Long Island to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2164.9 miles 3484 km · straight line
2426.8 miles actual route 3905.6 km · driving distance
45h 16min estimated drive time
$234 - $287 estimated fuel cost
~4h 51min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Tucson?

The distance from Long Island to Tucson is 2164.9 miles (3484 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2426.8 miles, taking about 45h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 51min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Tucson 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 Tucson. 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 Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 45h 16min $234 - $287 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~54h 19min $194–$364* Budget
Train ~58h 51min $291–$849* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Tucson

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 722 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 180 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 11.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM