Erie to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

371.5 miles 597.8 km · straight line
483.9 miles actual route 778.7 km · driving distance
9h 18min estimated drive time
$47 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
102° ESE bearing direction

How far is Erie from Long Island?

The distance from Erie to Long Island is 371.5 miles (597.8 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located ESE of Erie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 483.9 miles, taking about 9h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Erie in Pennsylvania and Long Island in New York.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Erie 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 Erie to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 18min $47 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 10min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~8h 50min $58–$169* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Erie
42.13°N, 80.09°W
America/New_York
199m 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 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM