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

357.2 miles 574.8 km · straight line
428.6 miles estimated 689.8 km · driving distance
8h 37min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Charlottesville from Rochester, New York?

The distance from Charlottesville to Rochester, New York is 357.2 miles (574.8 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located N of Charlottesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 428.6 miles, taking about 8h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Charlottesville in Virginia 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 37min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 20min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 11min $51–$150* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlottesville & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

Charlottesville
38.03°N, 78.48°W
America/New_York
142m 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 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients