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

373 miles 600.3 km · straight line
447.6 miles estimated 720.4 km · driving distance
9h 0min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

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

The distance from Lima, Ohio to Rochester, New York is 373 miles (600.3 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located ENE of Lima, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 447.6 miles, taking about 9h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Lima, 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 Lima, 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 Lima, Ohio to Rochester, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 0min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 48min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 33min $54–$157* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lima, Ohio & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

Lima, Ohio
40.74°N, 84.11°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 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients