Long Island to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2173.7 miles 3498.3 km · straight line
2447.7 miles actual route 3939.2 km · driving distance
45h 8min estimated drive time
$236 - $290 estimated fuel cost
~4h 52min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Mesa?

The distance from Long Island to Mesa is 2173.7 miles (3498.3 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located W of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2447.7 miles, taking about 45h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 52min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Mesa in Arizona.

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 Mesa. 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 Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 45h 8min $236 - $290 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~54h 10min $196–$367* Budget
Train ~58h 40min $294–$857* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Mesa

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 725 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 181 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 11.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM