Indianapolis to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

689.4 miles 1109.5 km · straight line
759.6 miles actual route 1222.4 km · driving distance
15h 2min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Indianapolis from Long Island?

The distance from Indianapolis to Long Island is 689.4 miles (1109.5 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located E of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 759.6 miles, taking about 15h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 2min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 2min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~19h 33min $91–$266* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indianapolis & Long Island

Quick Facts

Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m 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 230 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM