Long Island to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Long Island from Los Angeles?
The distance from Long Island to Los Angeles is 2490.7 miles (4008.4 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located W of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2844.3 miles, taking about 50h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 5h 31min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Los Angeles in California.
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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Long Island and Los Angeles. 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 Long Island to Los Angeles
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 830 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 208 hours
- You could travel this distance about 10 times to circle the Earth's equator