Huntsville, Alabama to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

844.3 miles 1358.7 km · straight line
966.9 miles actual route 1556 km · driving distance
18h 36min estimated drive time
$93 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
56° ENE bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Long Island?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Long Island is 844.3 miles (1358.7 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located ENE of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 966.9 miles, taking about 18h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 36min $93 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 19min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~24h 11min $116–$338* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Long Island

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m 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 281 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM