Long Island to The Woodlands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1450.3 miles 2334.1 km · straight line
1662.2 miles actual route 2675.1 km · driving distance
31h 41min estimated drive time
$160 - $197 estimated fuel cost
~3h 25min flight time
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from The Woodlands?

The distance from Long Island to The Woodlands is 1450.3 miles (2334.1 km) as the crow flies. The Woodlands is located WSW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1662.2 miles, taking about 31h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 25min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands. 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 The Woodlands

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 41min $160 - $197 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 1min $133–$249* Budget
Train ~41h 11min $199–$582* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & The Woodlands

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
The Woodlands
30.16°N, 95.49°W
America/Chicago
43m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 483 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 121 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM