Long Island to Outer Banks: Road Trip Guide & Distance

382.9 miles 616.2 km · straight line
516.8 miles actual route 831.7 km · driving distance
11h 34min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
200° SSW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Outer Banks?

The distance from Long Island to Outer Banks is 382.9 miles (616.2 km) as the crow flies. Outer Banks is located SSW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 516.8 miles, taking about 11h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Outer Banks in North Carolina.

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 Outer Banks. 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 Outer Banks

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 34min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 53min $41–$78* Budget
Train ~10h 59min $62–$181* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Outer Banks

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
Outer Banks
35.56°N, 75.47°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM