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

685.9 miles 1103.9 km · straight line
773.4 miles actual route 1244.7 km · driving distance
14h 38min estimated drive time
$74 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Rochester, New York?

The distance from Nashville to Rochester, New York is 685.9 miles (1103.9 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located NE of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 773.4 miles, taking about 14h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to Rochester, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 38min $74 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 34min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~19h 1min $93–$271* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 229 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM