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

351.2 miles 565.2 km · straight line
421.4 miles estimated 678.2 km · driving distance
8h 29min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
46° NE bearing direction

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

The distance from Lancaster, Ohio to Rochester, New York is 351.2 miles (565.2 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located NE of Lancaster, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 421.4 miles, taking about 8h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, Ohio 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 Lancaster, Ohio to Rochester, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 29min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 11min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 4min $51–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Ohio & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Ohio
39.71°N, 82.60°W
America/New_York
268m 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 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients