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

How far is Roanoke from Rochester, New York?

The distance from Roanoke to Rochester, New York is 424.8 miles (683.7 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New York is located NNE of Roanoke. By car, the driving distance is approximately 509.8 miles, taking about 10h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Roanoke in Virginia and Rochester, New York in New York.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Roanoke 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.