Canton, Ohio to Rochester, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

253 miles 407.1 km · straight line
316.2 miles estimated 508.9 km · driving distance
6h 22min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Canton, Ohio from Rochester, New York?

The distance from Canton, Ohio to Rochester, New York is 253 miles (407.1 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located NE of Canton, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 316.2 miles, taking about 6h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Canton, Ohio in Ohio and Rochester, New York in New York.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Canton, Ohio 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 Canton, Ohio to Rochester, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 22min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 38min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~6h 3min $38–$111* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Canton, Ohio & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

Canton, Ohio
40.80°N, 81.38°W
America/New_York
323m 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 84 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 98.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients