Long Island to Sleeping Bear Dunes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

710 miles 1142.6 km · straight line
916.9 miles actual route 1475.6 km · driving distance
17h 34min estimated drive time
$88 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Sleeping Bear Dunes?

The distance from Long Island to Sleeping Bear Dunes is 710 miles (1142.6 km) as the crow flies. Sleeping Bear Dunes is located WNW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 916.9 miles, taking about 17h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Sleeping Bear Dunes 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 Sleeping Bear Dunes. 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 Sleeping Bear Dunes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 34min $88 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 5min $73–$138* Budget
Train ~22h 50min $110–$321* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Sleeping Bear Dunes

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
Sleeping Bear Dunes
44.80°N, 86.05°W
America/Detroit
300m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 237 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM