Day trip from Buffalo to Rochester
Rochester lies 107 km (66 mi) east of Buffalo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 107 km (66 mi) apart, Rochester is a realistic day trip from Buffalo: about 1 h 44 min each way by road.
| Buffalo | Rochester | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 258,071 | 209,802 |
| Elevation | 191 m (627 ft) | 156 m (512 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 14201–14280 | 14602–14694 |
What to see in Rochester
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Art Gallery | 229,985 | — |
The busiest is Memorial Art Gallery at 229,985 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Rochester
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Staying in Rochester
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Book a hotel in Rochester
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Common questions
How far is Rochester from Buffalo?
107 km (66 mi) in a straight line, east of Buffalo; by road roughly 130 km (81 mi).
How long does it take to get from Buffalo to Rochester by road?
About 1 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buffalo and Rochester?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
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.