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

526.5 miles 847.4 km · straight line
631.9 miles estimated 1016.9 km · driving distance
12h 43min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
28° NNE bearing direction

How far is Kingsport from Rochester, New York?

The distance from Kingsport to Rochester, New York is 526.5 miles (847.4 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located NNE of Kingsport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 631.9 miles, taking about 12h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Kingsport 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kingsport 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 Kingsport to Rochester, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 43min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 16min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~16h 32min $76–$221* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kingsport & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

Kingsport
36.55°N, 82.56°W
America/New_York
369m 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 176 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients