Long Island is approximately 43 to 58 miles (around 70 to 93 kilometers) from New York City, depending on the reference point on Long Island and the specific location in New York City. The driving distance from central points in New York City to Long Island is generally about 50 to 52 miles and takes around 1 hour by car under typical conditions. By train, such as the Long Island Rail Road, the trip from Manhattan to Long Island also takes roughly around 1 to 2 hours depending on the service and exact stations used. In summary:
- Distance: about 43 to 58 miles (70 to 93 km)
- Driving time: approximately 1 hour
- Train time: about 1 to 2 hours
This gives a practical sense of the proximity of Long Island to New York City, with convenient options for travel between the two.
