Cleveland, Tennessee to Rochester, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

675.4 miles 1086.9 km · straight line
810.5 miles estimated 1304.3 km · driving distance
16h 18min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
33° NNE bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Tennessee from Rochester, New York?

The distance from Cleveland, Tennessee to Rochester, New York is 675.4 miles (1086.9 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located NNE of Cleveland, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 810.5 miles, taking about 16h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Tennessee 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 Cleveland, Tennessee 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 Cleveland, Tennessee to Rochester, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 18min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 34min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~21h 11min $97–$284* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Tennessee & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Tennessee
35.16°N, 84.88°W
America/New_York
265m 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 225 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients