Boston, Massachusetts to Rochester, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

336.7 miles 541.9 km · straight line
392.5 miles actual route 631.6 km · driving distance
7h 42min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Rochester, New York?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Rochester, New York is 336.7 miles (541.9 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located WNW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 392.5 miles, taking about 7h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Rochester, New York in New York.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boston, Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts to Rochester, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 42min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 14min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 19min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°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 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM