Peterborough, Ontario, Canada to Rochester, New York: Road Trip Guide & Distance

86.6 miles 139.3 km · straight line
108.2 miles estimated 174.1 km · driving distance
2h 11min estimated drive time
CAD 18 - CAD 22 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
156° SSE bearing direction

How far is Peterborough, Ontario, Canada from Rochester, New York?

The distance from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada to Rochester, New York is 86.6 miles (139.3 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located SSE of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 108.2 miles, taking about 2h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Peterborough, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada, while Rochester, New York is in New York, United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Peterborough, Ontario, Canada 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 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada to Rochester, New York

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 11min CAD 18 - CAD 22 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 37min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 4min $13–$38* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Peterborough, Ontario, Canada & Rochester, New York

Quick Facts

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
44.30°N, 78.32°W
America/Toronto
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 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 287.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients