Elgin, Illinois to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

788.5 miles 1269 km · straight line
879.4 miles actual route 1415.2 km · driving distance
16h 45min estimated drive time
$85 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Elgin, Illinois from Long Island?

The distance from Elgin, Illinois to Long Island is 788.5 miles (1269 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located E of Elgin, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 879.4 miles, taking about 16h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Elgin, Illinois in Illinois and Long Island in New York.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Elgin, Illinois and Long Island. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Elgin, Illinois to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 45min $85 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 6min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~21h 47min $106–$308* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Elgin, Illinois & Long Island

Quick Facts

Elgin, Illinois
42.04°N, 88.28°W
America/Chicago
227m elevation
Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 263 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM