Day trip from Rochester to Oshawa
Oshawa lies 129 km (80 mi) north-west of Rochester, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 129 km (80 mi) apart, Oshawa is a realistic day trip from Rochester: about 2 h 6 min each way by road.
| Rochester | Oshawa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 209,802 | 175,383 |
| Elevation | 156 m (512 ft) | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
What changes when you arrive in Oshawa
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
What to see in Oshawa
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Oshawa Public Library | 23,506 | 2016 |
The busiest is Oshawa Public Library at 23,506 visitors in 2016. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Oshawa
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Staying in Oshawa
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Common questions
How far is Oshawa from Rochester?
129 km (80 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rochester; by road roughly 158 km (98 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rochester to Oshawa by road?
About 2 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rochester and Oshawa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Oshawa?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.