Distance from Manhattan to Rochester by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Manhattan (NY) to Rochester (NY) is 251 miles or 404 kilometers or 218 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Manhattan to Rochester is 315 miles (508 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 64 miles or 104 km.

Flight distance from Manhattan, NY to Rochester, NY in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Manhattan and Rochester is 251 miles or 404 km.
The nearest airport to Manhattan, is La Guardia Airport (LGA) and the nearest airport to Rochester, is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

What is the average flight time from Manhattan to Rochester?

Flight time from Manhattan, NY to Rochester, NY is 0 hours 34 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Manhattan to Rochester Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Manhattan, NY and Rochester, NY
This map shows the distance from Manhattan, NY, Usa to Rochester, NY, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Manhattan, New York to Rochester, New York is displayed below.

Driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Rochester, NY

The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to Rochester, New York is 315 miles or 508 km.
The total driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Rochester, NY is 315 miles or 508 kilometers. Your trip begins in Manhattan, New York. It ends in Rochester, New York.
The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to Rochester, New York is approximately 315 miles (508 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 6 to 7 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Manhattan, NY to Rochester, NY

How long is the drive from Manhattan, NY to Rochester, NY?
The total driving time is 6 hours, 41 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Manhattan to Rochester take?
Manhattan and Rochester are 6 hours 41 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Manhattan and Rochester

Time difference between Manhattan (NY) and Rochester (NY) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in ManhattanCurrent local time in Rochester
2025-12-19, 20:42:23 EST2025-12-19, 20:42:23 EST
How Far is it Between Manhattan New York, USA and Rochester New York, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Manhattan, NY and Rochester, NY in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 315 mi 508 km 273.55 nmi
Straight line distance 251 mi 404 km 218 nmi
Difference 64 mi 104 km 55 nmi

Manhattan Details

Manhattan is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 43' 42'' Longitude: W 73° 59' 39''
Latitude40.72833
Longitude-73.99417
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Manhattan

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Rochester Details

Rochester is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 43° 9' 17.2'' Longitude: W 77° 36' 56''
Latitude43.15478
Longitude-77.61556
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Rochester

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Manhattan, NY and Rochester, NY
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 10 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 7 hours 56 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 7 hours 3 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 6 hours 21 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 5 hours 46 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 5 hours 17 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 4 hours 53 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 4 hours 32 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 4 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 3 hours 58 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 3 hours 44 minutes