Long Island to Pictured Rocks: Road Trip Guide & Distance

769.6 miles 1238.6 km · straight line
1060.2 miles actual route 1706.3 km · driving distance
19h 51min estimated drive time
$102 - $126 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Pictured Rocks?

The distance from Long Island to Pictured Rocks is 769.6 miles (1238.6 km) as the crow flies. Pictured Rocks is located NW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1060.2 miles, taking about 19h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Pictured Rocks in Michigan.

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 Pictured Rocks. 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 Pictured Rocks

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 51min $102 - $126 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 49min $85–$159* Budget
Train ~25h 48min $127–$371* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Pictured Rocks

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
Pictured Rocks
46.55°N, 86.35°W
America/Detroit
200m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 257 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM