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

355.4 miles 572 km · straight line
394.8 miles actual route 635.4 km · driving distance
7h 35min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

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

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Rochester, New York is 355.4 miles (572 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located NE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 394.8 miles, taking about 7h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Rochester, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 35min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 6min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 12min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM