Farmington Hills to Rochester, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

296 miles 476.3 km · straight line
370 miles estimated 595.4 km · driving distance
7h 27min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Farmington Hills from Rochester, New York?

The distance from Farmington Hills to Rochester, New York is 296 miles (476.3 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located E of Farmington Hills. By car, the driving distance is approximately 370 miles, taking about 7h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Farmington Hills in Michigan 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 Farmington Hills 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 Farmington Hills to Rochester, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 27min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 56min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 5min $44–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Farmington Hills & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

Farmington Hills
42.49°N, 83.38°W
America/Detroit
259m 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 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients