Distance from Queens to Rochester by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Queens (NY) to Rochester (MN) is 974 miles or 1567 kilometers or 846 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Queens to Rochester is 1150 miles (1852 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 176 miles or 285 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Queens and Rochester is 974 miles or 1567 km.
The nearest airport to Queens, is La Guardia Airport (LGA) and the nearest airport to Rochester, is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field (MSP).

What is the average flight time from Queens to Rochester?

Flight time from Queens, NY to Rochester, MN is 2 hours 14 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Queens to Rochester Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Queens, NY to Rochester, MN

The driving distance from Queens, New York to Rochester, Minnesota is 1150 miles or 1852 km.
The total driving distance from Queens, NY to Rochester, MN is 1150 miles or 1852 kilometers. Your trip begins in Queens, New York. It ends in Rochester, Minnesota.
The driving distance from Queens, New York to Rochester, Minnesota is approximately 1150 miles (1852 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 Queens, NY to Rochester, MN

How long is the drive from Queens, NY to Rochester, MN?
The total driving time is 21 hours, 34 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Queens to Rochester take?
Queens and Rochester are 21 hours 34 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 Queens and Rochester

Time difference between Queens (NY) and Rochester (MN) is 1 Hours.
Rochester time is 1 Hours behind Queens.

Current local time in QueensCurrent local time in Rochester
2025-12-18, 22:56:34 EST2025-12-18, 21:56:34 CST
How Far is it Between Queens New York, USA and Rochester Minnesota, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1150 mi 1852 km 998.66 nmi
Straight line distance 974 mi 1567 km 846 nmi
Difference 176 mi 285 km 152 nmi

Queens Details

Queens is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 45' 0'' Longitude: W 73° 52' 0''
Latitude40.75
Longitude-73.86667
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Queens

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Rochester Details

Rochester is located in Minnesota, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 44° 1' 17.9'' Longitude: W 92° 28' 11.6''
Latitude44.02163
Longitude-92.4699
StateMinnesota
Nearest airports to Rochester

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Queens, NY and Rochester, MN
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 38 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 28 hours 56 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 25 hours 43 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 23 hours 9 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 21 hours 2 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 19 hours 17 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 17 hours 48 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 16 hours 32 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 15 hours 26 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 14 hours 28 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 13 hours 37 minutes