Day trip from Rochester to Ottawa
Ottawa lies 294 km (182 mi) north-east of Rochester, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 294 km (182 mi) apart, Ottawa is a realistic day trip from Rochester: about 4 h 47 min each way by road.
| Rochester | Ottawa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 209,802 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 156 m (512 ft) | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
What changes when you arrive in Ottawa
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 Ottawa
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Parliament Hill | 3,000,000 | — |
| Library of Parliament | 349,610 | — |
| Canada Science and Technology Museum | 347,917 | — |
| National Gallery of Canada | 237,391 | 2014 |
| Ottawa Public Library | 90,188 | 2016 |
The busiest is Parliament Hill at 3,000,000 visitors. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Ottawa
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Staying in Ottawa
Our booking partner lists 225 places to stay in Ottawa. Of the 118 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (57), and 1 are five-star. Across 106 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 134,689 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Ottawa
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Common questions
How far is Ottawa from Rochester?
294 km (182 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Rochester; by road roughly 358 km (223 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rochester to Ottawa by road?
About 4 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rochester and Ottawa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ottawa?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where can I stay in Ottawa?
Our booking partner lists 225 places to stay in Ottawa, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.