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

1142.2 miles 1838.2 km · straight line
1370.6 miles estimated 2205.8 km · driving distance
27h 34min estimated drive time
$132 - $162 estimated fuel cost
~2h 48min flight time
34° NNE bearing direction

How far is New Orleans from Rochester, New York?

The distance from New Orleans to Rochester, New York is 1142.2 miles (1838.2 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located NNE of New Orleans. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1370.6 miles, taking about 27h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 48min. Both are located in United States — New Orleans in Louisiana 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. 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Rochester, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 34min $132 - $162 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 5min $110–$206* Budget
Train ~35h 50min $164–$480* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Orleans & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

New Orleans
29.95°N, 90.07°W
America/Chicago
1m 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 381 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients