Long Island to Rochester, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

282 miles 453.9 km · straight line
364.6 miles actual route 586.8 km · driving distance
7h 44min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Rochester, New York?

The distance from Long Island to Rochester, New York is 282 miles (453.9 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located NW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 364.6 miles, taking about 7h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States.

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 Long Island and Rochester, New York. 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, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 44min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 17min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 21min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m 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 88.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM