Lexington, Kentucky to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

635.4 miles 1022.5 km · straight line
755.3 miles actual route 1215.5 km · driving distance
14h 39min estimated drive time
$73 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lexington, Kentucky from Long Island?

The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to Long Island is 635.4 miles (1022.5 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located ENE of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 755.3 miles, taking about 14h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky 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 Lexington, Kentucky 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 Lexington, Kentucky to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 39min $73 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 35min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 3min $91–$264* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lexington, Kentucky & Long Island

Quick Facts

Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m 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 212 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM