Austin, Texas to Rochester, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1420.6 miles 2286.3 km · straight line
1629.8 miles actual route 2622.9 km · driving distance
29h 37min estimated drive time
$157 - $193 estimated fuel cost
~3h 21min flight time
46° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Rochester, New York?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Rochester, New York is 1420.6 miles (2286.3 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1629.8 miles, taking about 29h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 21min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas 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 Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas to Rochester, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 37min $157 - $193 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 32min $130–$244* Budget
Train ~38h 30min $196–$570* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 474 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 118 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM