Long Island to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Long Island from Milwaukee?

The distance from Long Island to Milwaukee is 774.2 miles (1245.9 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located WNW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 928.7 miles, taking about 17h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

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 Milwaukee. 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.