Long Island to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

456.8 miles 735.2 km · straight line
536.9 miles actual route 864.1 km · driving distance
11h 11min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
223° SW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Raleigh?

The distance from Long Island to Raleigh is 456.8 miles (735.2 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located SW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 536.9 miles, taking about 11h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Raleigh 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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 11min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 25min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~10h 37min $64–$188* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM