Lawrence, Massachusetts to Rochester, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

327.5 miles 527 km · straight line
393 miles estimated 632.4 km · driving distance
7h 54min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Lawrence, Massachusetts from Rochester, New York?

The distance from Lawrence, Massachusetts to Rochester, New York is 327.5 miles (527 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located W of Lawrence, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 393 miles, taking about 7h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Massachusetts in Massachusetts 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 54min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 29min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 30min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawrence, Massachusetts & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

Lawrence, Massachusetts
42.71°N, 71.16°W
America/New_York
14m 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 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients