Milwaukee to Rochester, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

519.3 miles 835.7 km · straight line
690.3 miles actual route 1110.9 km · driving distance
13h 17min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is Milwaukee from Rochester, New York?

The distance from Milwaukee to Rochester, New York is 519.3 miles (835.7 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located E of Milwaukee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 690.3 miles, taking about 13h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Milwaukee in Wisconsin and Rochester, New York in New York.

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. 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Rochester, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 17min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 56min $55–$104* Budget
Train ~17h 16min $83–$242* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Milwaukee & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m 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 173 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM