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

695.4 miles 1119.2 km · straight line
834.5 miles estimated 1343 km · driving distance
16h 47min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
34° NE bearing direction

How far is Chattanooga from Rochester, New York?

The distance from Chattanooga to Rochester, New York is 695.4 miles (1119.2 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located NE of Chattanooga. By car, the driving distance is approximately 834.5 miles, taking about 16h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Chattanooga in Tennessee 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 Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga to Rochester, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 47min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 8min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 49min $100–$292* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chattanooga & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

Chattanooga
35.05°N, 85.31°W
America/New_York
206m 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 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients