Rochester, New York to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1493.6 miles 2403.7 km · straight line
1708 miles actual route 2748.8 km · driving distance
31h 4min estimated drive time
$164 - $202 estimated fuel cost
~3h 30min flight time
237° WSW bearing direction

How far is Rochester, New York from San Antonio?

The distance from Rochester, New York to San Antonio is 1493.6 miles (2403.7 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located WSW of Rochester, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1708 miles, taking about 31h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 30min. Both are located in United States — Rochester, New York in New York and San Antonio in Texas.

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 Rochester, New York and San Antonio. 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 Rochester, New York to San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 4min $164 - $202 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 17min $137–$256* Budget
Train ~40h 23min $205–$598* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Rochester, New York & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Rochester, New York
43.16°N, 77.61°W
America/New_York
154m elevation
San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 498 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 124 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM