Long Island to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

849.5 miles 1367.1 km · straight line
989.4 miles actual route 1592.3 km · driving distance
18h 47min estimated drive time
$95 - $117 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Long Island to Madison, Wisconsin is 849.5 miles (1367.1 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located WNW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 989.4 miles, taking about 18h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin.

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 Madison, Wisconsin. 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 Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 47min $95 - $117 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 32min $79–$148* Budget
Train ~24h 25min $119–$346* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 283 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM