Long Island to Sun Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Long Island from Sun Valley?

The distance from Long Island to Sun Valley is 2096 miles (3373.2 km) as the crow flies. Sun Valley is located WNW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2479.3 miles, taking about 44h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 43min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Sun Valley in Idaho.

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 Sun Valley. 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.