Long Island to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

344.6 miles 554.5 km · straight line
413.5 miles estimated 665.4 km · driving distance
8h 19min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Long Island to Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is 344.6 miles (554.5 km) as the crow flies. Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is located WNW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 413.5 miles, taking about 8h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Long Island is in New York, United States, while Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Long Island and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 19min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 59min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 54min $50–$145* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
43.09°N, 79.08°W
America/Toronto
180m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients