Long Island to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

998.2 miles 1606.4 km · straight line
1146.6 miles actual route 1845.3 km · driving distance
21h 38min estimated drive time
$110 - $136 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Memphis?

The distance from Long Island to Memphis is 998.2 miles (1606.4 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located WSW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1146.6 miles, taking about 21h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Memphis in Tennessee.

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 Memphis. 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 Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 38min $110 - $136 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 58min $92–$172* Budget
Train ~28h 7min $138–$401* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Memphis

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 333 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM