Houston to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1461.1 miles 2351.4 km · straight line
1678.1 miles actual route 2700.6 km · driving distance
31h 24min estimated drive time
$161 - $199 estimated fuel cost
~3h 26min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Houston from Long Island?

The distance from Houston to Long Island is 1461.1 miles (2351.4 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located NE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1678.1 miles, taking about 31h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 26min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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 Houston 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 Houston to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 24min $161 - $199 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 41min $134–$252* Budget
Train ~40h 49min $201–$587* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Long Island

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 487 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 122 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM