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

306.8 miles 493.8 km · straight line
383.6 miles estimated 617.3 km · driving distance
7h 43min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Flint from Rochester, New York?

The distance from Flint to Rochester, New York is 306.8 miles (493.8 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located E of Flint. By car, the driving distance is approximately 383.6 miles, taking about 7h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Flint 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 Flint 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 Flint to Rochester, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 43min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 16min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 20min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flint & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

Flint
43.01°N, 83.69°W
America/Detroit
229m 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 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients