Distance from Manhattan to Rockford by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Manhattan (NY) to Rockford (IL) is 786 miles or 1265 kilometers or 683 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Manhattan to Rockford is 873 miles (1405 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 87 miles or 140 km.

Manhattan to Rockford Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Rockford, IL

The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to Rockford, Illinois is 873 miles or 1405 km.
The total driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Rockford, IL is 873 miles or 1405 kilometers. Your trip begins in Manhattan, New York. It ends in Rockford, Illinois.
The driving distance from Manhattan, New York to Rockford, Illinois is approximately 873 miles (1405 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 16 to 17 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Manhattan, NY to Rockford, IL

How long is the drive from Manhattan, NY to Rockford, IL?
The total driving time is 16 hours, 25 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Manhattan to Rockford take?
Manhattan and Rockford are 16 hours 25 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Rockford

Time difference between Manhattan (NY) and Rockford (IL) is 1 Hours.
Rockford time is 1 Hours behind Manhattan.

Current local time in Manhattan	Current local time in Rockford
2025-12-21, 00:28:58 EST	2025-12-20, 23:28:58 CST

How Far is it Between Manhattan New York, USA and Rockford Illinois, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	873 mi	1405 km	758.11 nmi
Straight line distance	786 mi	1265 km	683 nmi
Difference	87 mi	140 km	75 nmi

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