Long Island to Tuscaloosa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

951.3 miles 1530.9 km · straight line
1069.4 miles actual route 1721.1 km · driving distance
20h 22min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
241° WSW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Long Island to Tuscaloosa is 951.3 miles (1530.9 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located WSW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1069.4 miles, taking about 20h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.

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 Tuscaloosa. 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 Tuscaloosa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 22min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 26min $86–$160* Budget
Train ~26h 29min $128–$374* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Tuscaloosa

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
Tuscaloosa
33.21°N, 87.57°W
America/Chicago
67m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 317 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM