Lincoln, Nebraska to Long Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1228.9 miles 1977.7 km · straight line
1350.4 miles actual route 2173.3 km · driving distance
25h 8min estimated drive time
$130 - $160 estimated fuel cost
~2h 58min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Long Island?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Long Island is 1228.9 miles (1977.7 km) as the crow flies. Long Island is located E of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1350.4 miles, taking about 25h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 58min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska 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 Lincoln, Nebraska 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 Lincoln, Nebraska to Long Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 8min $130 - $160 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 10min $108–$203* Budget
Train ~32h 40min $162–$473* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Long Island

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m 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 410 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM