Jacksonville, Florida to Rochester, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

913.7 miles 1470.4 km · straight line
1106 miles actual route 1779.9 km · driving distance
20h 56min estimated drive time
$106 - $131 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
13° NNE bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Rochester, New York?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Rochester, New York is 913.7 miles (1470.4 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located NNE of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1106 miles, taking about 20h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida to Rochester, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 56min $106 - $131 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 7min $88–$166* Budget
Train ~27h 13min $133–$387* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 305 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM