There are
3,007 mi
from Santa Cruz, CA to Lindenhurst, NY
That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 5 hours to go from Santa Cruz, California to Lindenhurst, New York.
The flight distance (direct flight from Santa Cruz, CA to Lindenhurst, NY) is 2,598.05 mi.
3,007 mi = 4,839.77 kms