Great Sand Dunes to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1738 miles 2797.1 km · straight line
2040.3 miles actual route 3283.5 km · driving distance
39h 30min estimated drive time
$196 - $242 estimated fuel cost
~4h 0min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Great Sand Dunes from Long Island?

The distance from Great Sand Dunes to Long Island is 1738 miles (2797.1 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located ENE of Great Sand Dunes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2040.3 miles, taking about 39h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 0min. Both are located in United States — Great Sand Dunes in Colorado 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 Great Sand Dunes 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 Great Sand Dunes to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 39h 30min $196 - $242 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~47h 24min $163–$306* Budget
Train ~51h 21min $245–$714* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Sand Dunes & Long Island

Quick Facts

Great Sand Dunes
37.79°N, 105.59°W
America/Denver
2400m 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 579 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 145 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM