Laurel, Maryland to Rochester, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

283.1 miles 455.6 km · straight line
353.9 miles estimated 569.5 km · driving distance
7h 7min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
352° N bearing direction

How far is Laurel, Maryland from Rochester, New York?

The distance from Laurel, Maryland to Rochester, New York is 283.1 miles (455.6 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located N of Laurel, Maryland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 353.9 miles, taking about 7h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Laurel, Maryland in Maryland and Rochester, New York in New York.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 7min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 32min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 46min $42–$124* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Laurel, Maryland & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

Laurel, Maryland
39.10°N, 76.85°W
America/New_York
51m 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 94 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 88 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients