Long Island to Suffolk: Road Trip Guide & Distance

336.5 miles 541.5 km · straight line
431.6 miles actual route 694.6 km · driving distance
9h 26min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
215° SW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Suffolk?

The distance from Long Island to Suffolk is 336.5 miles (541.5 km) as the crow flies. Suffolk is located SW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 431.6 miles, taking about 9h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Suffolk 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 Suffolk. 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 Suffolk

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 26min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 19min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 58min $52–$151* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Suffolk

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
Suffolk
36.73°N, 76.58°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM