Long Island to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

535.1 miles 861.2 km · straight line
649.7 miles actual route 1045.6 km · driving distance
12h 44min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Meads?

The distance from Long Island to Meads is 535.1 miles (861.2 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located WSW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 649.7 miles, taking about 12h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Meads 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Long Island and Meads. 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 Meads

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 44min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 17min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 33min $78–$227* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Meads

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
Meads
38.41°N, 82.71°W
America/New_York
185m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM