Jacksonville, Florida to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

865.8 miles 1393.4 km · straight line
984.7 miles actual route 1584.8 km · driving distance
18h 56min estimated drive time
$95 - $117 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
31° NNE bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Long Island?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Long Island is 865.8 miles (1393.4 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located NNE of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 984.7 miles, taking about 18h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 56min $95 - $117 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 43min $79–$148* Budget
Train ~24h 37min $118–$345* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Long Island

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 289 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM