Augusta, Georgia to Rochester, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

709.5 miles 1141.9 km · straight line
851.5 miles estimated 1370.3 km · driving distance
17h 8min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
18° NNE bearing direction

How far is Augusta, Georgia from Rochester, New York?

The distance from Augusta, Georgia to Rochester, New York is 709.5 miles (1141.9 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located NNE of Augusta, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 851.5 miles, taking about 17h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Augusta, Georgia 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 Augusta, Georgia 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 Augusta, Georgia to Rochester, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 8min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 34min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~22h 16min $102–$298* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Augusta, Georgia & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

Augusta, Georgia
33.47°N, 81.97°W
America/New_York
43m 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 237 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients