Long Island to Surprise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2193.8 miles 3530.5 km · straight line
2530.4 miles actual route 4072.3 km · driving distance
45h 31min estimated drive time
$244 - $300 estimated fuel cost
~4h 55min flight time
270° W bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Surprise?

The distance from Long Island to Surprise is 2193.8 miles (3530.5 km) as the crow flies. Surprise is located W of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2530.4 miles, taking about 45h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 55min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Surprise in Arizona.

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 Surprise. 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 Surprise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 45h 31min $244 - $300 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~54h 37min $202–$380* Budget
Train ~59h 10min $304–$886* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Surprise

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
Surprise
33.63°N, 112.33°W
America/Phoenix
358m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 731 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 183 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 11.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM