Fort Lauderdale to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1089.8 miles 1753.9 km · straight line
1306.6 miles actual route 2102.7 km · driving distance
24h 54min estimated drive time
$126 - $155 estimated fuel cost
~2h 42min flight time
20° NNE bearing direction

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Long Island?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Long Island is 1089.8 miles (1753.9 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located NNE of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1306.6 miles, taking about 24h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 42min. Both are located in United States — Fort Lauderdale in Florida 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 54min $126 - $155 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 53min $105–$196* Budget
Train ~32h 22min $157–$457* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Lauderdale & Long Island

Quick Facts

Fort Lauderdale
26.12°N, 80.14°W
America/New_York
3m 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 363 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM