Philadelphia to Rochester, Minnesota: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Philadelphia from Rochester, Minnesota?

The distance from Philadelphia to Rochester, Minnesota is 930.1 miles (1496.8 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, Minnesota is located WNW of Philadelphia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1108.8 miles, taking about 20h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Philadelphia in Pennsylvania and Rochester, Minnesota in Minnesota.

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. 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. 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 Philadelphia and Rochester, Minnesota. 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.