Long Island to West Milford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

68.5 miles 110.3 km · straight line
85.1 miles actual route 137 km · driving distance
1h 59min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from West Milford?

The distance from Long Island to West Milford is 68.5 miles (110.3 km) as the crow flies. West Milford is located WNW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 85.1 miles, taking about 1h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and West Milford in New Jersey.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Long Island and West Milford. 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 West Milford

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 59min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 23min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 53min $10–$30* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & West Milford

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
West Milford
41.13°N, 74.37°W
America/New_York
212m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 23 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 363.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM