Long Island to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1008.9 miles 1623.6 km · straight line
1191.4 miles actual route 1917.3 km · driving distance
22h 20min estimated drive time
$115 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 32min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Long Island to Rochester, Minnesota is 1008.9 miles (1623.6 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located WNW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1191.4 miles, taking about 22h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Rochester, Minnesota in Minnesota.

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. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Long Island and Rochester, Minnesota. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Long Island to Rochester, Minnesota

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 20min $115 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 48min $95–$179* Budget
Train ~29h 2min $143–$417* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Rochester, Minnesota

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
Rochester, Minnesota
44.02°N, 92.47°W
America/Chicago
312m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 336 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM