Long Island to Mammoth Cave: Road Trip Guide & Distance

738.6 miles 1188.7 km · straight line
886.9 miles actual route 1427.3 km · driving distance
17h 10min estimated drive time
$85 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Mammoth Cave?

The distance from Long Island to Mammoth Cave is 738.6 miles (1188.7 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Cave is located WSW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 886.9 miles, taking about 17h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Mammoth Cave in Kentucky.

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 Mammoth Cave. 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 Mammoth Cave

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 10min $85 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 36min $71–$133* Budget
Train ~22h 19min $106–$310* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Mammoth Cave

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
Mammoth Cave
37.19°N, 86.10°W
America/New_York
210m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 246 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM