Ajax to Rochester, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

85.9 miles 138.3 km · straight line
107.4 miles estimated 172.9 km · driving distance
2h 10min estimated drive time
CAD 17 - CAD 21 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
123° ESE bearing direction

How far is Ajax from Rochester, New York?

The distance from Ajax to Rochester, New York is 85.9 miles (138.3 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located ESE of Ajax. By car, the driving distance is approximately 107.4 miles, taking about 2h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Ajax is in Ontario, Canada, while Rochester, New York is in New York, United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ajax and Rochester, New York. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ajax to Rochester, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 10min CAD 17 - CAD 21 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 36min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 4min $13–$38* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ajax & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

Ajax
43.85°N, 79.03°W
America/Toronto
97m elevation
Rochester, New York
43.16°N, 77.61°W
America/New_York
154m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 289.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients