Lafayette, Louisiana to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1284.3 miles 2066.9 km · straight line
1465.3 miles actual route 2358.2 km · driving distance
27h 36min estimated drive time
$141 - $174 estimated fuel cost
~3h 5min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Louisiana from Long Island?

The distance from Lafayette, Louisiana to Long Island is 1284.3 miles (2066.9 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located NE of Lafayette, Louisiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1465.3 miles, taking about 27h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 5min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana 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 Lafayette, Louisiana 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 Lafayette, Louisiana to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 36min $141 - $174 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 7min $117–$220* Budget
Train ~35h 53min $176–$513* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Louisiana & Long Island

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m 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 428 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 107 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM