Distance from New York City to Rochester by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from New York City (NY) to Rochester (MN) is 973 miles or 1565 kilometers or 845 nautical miles.
Driving distance from New York City to Rochester is 1151 miles (1853 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 178 miles or 288 km.

New York City to Rochester Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from New York City, NY to Rochester, MN

The driving distance from New York City, New York to Rochester, Minnesota is 1151 miles or 1853 km.
The total driving distance from New York City, NY to Rochester, MN is 1151 miles or 1853 kilometers. Your trip begins in New York City, New York. It ends in Rochester, Minnesota.
The driving distance from New York City, New York to Rochester, Minnesota is approximately 1151 miles (1853 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 21 to 22 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from New York City, NY to Rochester, MN

How long is the drive from New York City, NY to Rochester, MN?
The total driving time is 21 hours, 38 minutes.
How long does a car ride from New York City to Rochester take?
New York City and Rochester are 21 hours 38 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 New York City and Rochester

Time difference between New York City (NY) and Rochester (MN) is 1 Hours.
Rochester time is 1 Hours behind New York City.

Current local time in New York City	Current local time in Rochester
2025-12-19, 04:31:10 EST	2025-12-19, 03:31:10 CST

How Far is it Between New York City New York, USA and Rochester Minnesota, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1151 mi	1853 km	999.53 nmi
Straight line distance	973 mi	1565 km	845 nmi
Difference	178 mi	288 km	154 nmi

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