Long Island to Midland, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1710.9 miles 2753.4 km · straight line
1929 miles actual route 3104.4 km · driving distance
35h 12min estimated drive time
$186 - $228 estimated fuel cost
~3h 57min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Midland, Texas?

The distance from Long Island to Midland, Texas is 1710.9 miles (2753.4 km) as the crow flies. Midland, Texas is located WSW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1929 miles, taking about 35h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 57min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Midland, Texas 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 Midland, Texas. 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 Midland, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 12min $186 - $228 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 14min $154–$289* Budget
Train ~45h 46min $231–$675* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Midland, Texas

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 570 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 143 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM