Long Island to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1625.8 miles 2616.4 km · straight line
1871.2 miles actual route 3011.4 km · driving distance
34h 16min estimated drive time
$180 - $222 estimated fuel cost
~3h 46min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from San Antonio?

The distance from Long Island to San Antonio is 1625.8 miles (2616.4 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located WSW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1871.2 miles, taking about 34h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 46min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and San Antonio in Texas.

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 San Antonio. 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 San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 16min $180 - $222 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 7min $150–$281* Budget
Train ~44h 33min $225–$655* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 542 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 135 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM