Las Cruces to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1943.5 miles 3127.7 km · straight line
2178.5 miles actual route 3505.9 km · driving distance
40h 36min estimated drive time
$210 - $258 estimated fuel cost
~4h 25min flight time
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Las Cruces from Long Island?

The distance from Las Cruces to Long Island is 1943.5 miles (3127.7 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located ENE of Las Cruces. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2178.5 miles, taking about 40h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 25min. Both are located in United States — Las Cruces in New Mexico 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 Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 40h 36min $210 - $258 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~48h 43min $174–$327* Budget
Train ~52h 47min $261–$762* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Cruces & Long Island

Quick Facts

Las Cruces
32.31°N, 106.78°W
America/Denver
1191m 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 648 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 162 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 12.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM