Long Island to Roanoke: Road Trip Guide & Distance

438.6 miles 705.8 km · straight line
510.3 miles actual route 821.3 km · driving distance
10h 12min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Roanoke?

The distance from Long Island to Roanoke is 438.6 miles (705.8 km) as the crow flies. Roanoke is located WSW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 510.3 miles, taking about 10h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Roanoke in Virginia.

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 Roanoke. 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 Roanoke

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 12min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 14min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 41min $61–$179* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Roanoke

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM