Long Island to Montgomery, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

931.9 miles 1499.7 km · straight line
1097.1 miles actual route 1765.6 km · driving distance
20h 51min estimated drive time
$106 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
236° SW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Montgomery, Alabama?

The distance from Long Island to Montgomery, Alabama is 931.9 miles (1499.7 km) as the crow flies. Montgomery, Alabama is located SW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1097.1 miles, taking about 20h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Montgomery, Alabama in Alabama.

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 Montgomery, Alabama. 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 Montgomery, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 51min $106 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 1min $88–$165* Budget
Train ~27h 6min $132–$384* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Montgomery, Alabama

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
Montgomery, Alabama
32.38°N, 86.31°W
America/Chicago
73m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 311 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM