Long Island to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2010.9 miles 3236.3 km · straight line
2228.8 miles actual route 3586.9 km · driving distance
39h 46min estimated drive time
$214 - $264 estimated fuel cost
~4h 33min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Long Island to Salt Lake City is 2010.9 miles (3236.3 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located WNW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2228.8 miles, taking about 39h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 33min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Salt Lake City in Utah.

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 Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 39h 46min $214 - $264 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~47h 43min $178–$334* Budget
Train ~51h 42min $267–$780* Comfort

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 670 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 168 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 12.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM