Long Island to Niagara Falls, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

342.6 miles 551.3 km · straight line
439.9 miles actual route 708 km · driving distance
9h 15min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Niagara Falls, New York?

The distance from Long Island to Niagara Falls, New York is 342.6 miles (551.3 km) as the crow flies. Niagara Falls, New York is located WNW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 439.9 miles, taking about 9h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Long Island and Niagara Falls, New York. 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 Niagara Falls, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 15min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 6min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 47min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Niagara Falls, New York

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
Niagara Falls, New York
43.10°N, 79.04°W
America/New_York
99m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM