Gainesville, Florida to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

926.8 miles 1491.5 km · straight line
1052 miles actual route 1693 km · driving distance
20h 23min estimated drive time
$101 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
31° NNE bearing direction

How far is Gainesville, Florida from Long Island?

The distance from Gainesville, Florida to Long Island is 926.8 miles (1491.5 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located NNE of Gainesville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1052 miles, taking about 20h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Florida 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 Gainesville, Florida 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 Gainesville, Florida to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 23min $101 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 28min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~26h 30min $126–$368* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gainesville, Florida & Long Island

Quick Facts

Gainesville, Florida
29.65°N, 82.32°W
America/New_York
50m 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 309 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM