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

745.7 miles 1200.1 km · straight line
951.1 miles actual route 1530.6 km · driving distance
18h 3min estimated drive time
$92 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Rochester, New York?

The distance from Atlanta to Rochester, New York is 745.7 miles (1200.1 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located NNE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 951.1 miles, taking about 18h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Rochester, New York in New York.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Rochester, New York. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Rochester, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 3min $92 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 40min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~23h 28min $114–$333* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 249 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM