Long Island to Lubbock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Long Island from Lubbock?

The distance from Long Island to Lubbock is 1649.1 miles (2653.9 km) as the crow flies. Lubbock is located W of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1874.2 miles, taking about 34h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 49min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Lubbock in Texas.

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 Lubbock. 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.