Long Island to McAllen: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Long Island from McAllen?

The distance from Long Island to McAllen is 1752.1 miles (2819.7 km) as the crow flies. McAllen is located WSW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2027.2 miles, taking about 38h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 1min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and McAllen 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 McAllen. 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.