Gulf Shores to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1093.4 miles 1759.7 km · straight line
1283.6 miles actual route 2065.7 km · driving distance
24h 34min estimated drive time
$124 - $152 estimated fuel cost
~2h 42min flight time
44° NE bearing direction

How far is Gulf Shores from Long Island?

The distance from Gulf Shores to Long Island is 1093.4 miles (1759.7 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located NE of Gulf Shores. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1283.6 miles, taking about 24h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 42min. Both are located in United States — Gulf Shores in Alabama 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 Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 34min $124 - $152 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 29min $103–$193* Budget
Train ~31h 56min $154–$449* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gulf Shores & Long Island

Quick Facts

Gulf Shores
30.25°N, 87.70°W
America/Chicago
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 364 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