How far is Fayetteville, NY from Rochester, NY?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NY to Rochester, NY is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.58 mi
01h 59m
Flight
81.75 mi
131.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.75 mi
Kilometers
131.56 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.58 mi
Kilometers
153.82 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Mon, Aug 17, 12:10 PM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Mon, Aug 17, 2:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-08-17T10:10
Arrive Rochester
Mon, Aug 17, 12:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tyre
NY

Town of the United States

From Fayetteville
47.7 mi
00h 59m
To Rochester
47.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Aug 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
80°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Aug 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Rochester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Rochester.

  1. 1

    Start on South Manlius Street

    27 m · 10 sec · South Manlius Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · East Genesee Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 481 North: Syracuse

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 690 West: Syracuse

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    13.1 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    105 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 90

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1733 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    758 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    985 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    61 mi · 1 hr 10 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester

    2126 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Eastern Expressway

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Eastern Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Broad Street, Plymouth Avenue, Stadiums

    1111 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    121 m · 16 sec · Spring Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Plymouth Avenue

    634 ft · 20 sec · South Plymouth Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Plymouth Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Rochester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
61 mi · 64%
Eastern Expressway
14.8 mi · 15%
I 690 West
13.9 mi · 15%
East Genesee Street
2.65 mi · 3%
I 481 North
1.45 mi · 2%
I 90
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

61 mi · 01h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
81.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tyre
00h 59m from Fayetteville
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fayetteville and Chance Rain Showers near Rochester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Rochester?

The road trip is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km) and usually takes 01h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tyre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Fayetteville and 47.9 miles from Rochester.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.51 one way or $27.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fayetteville and Chance Rain Showers near Rochester.

Stop Ideas Near Tyre

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tyre, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tyre.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

49 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

54 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

68 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Rome station

112 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 81.75 mi (131.56 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

Village in Onondaga County, New York

Population4,028
Coordinates43.0297900, -76.0043600
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Rochester

#2 Rochester

County seat of Monroe County, New York, United States

Population7,202
Coordinates43.1547800, -77.6155600
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-76.00436, 43.02979)
End: Rochester (-77.61556, 43.15478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.77 L · about $13.51
Round trip
$27.02
6.74 gal · 25.54 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $13.51 $27.02
Mid-grade $4.48 $15.10 $30.20
Premium $4.86 $16.38 $32.76
Diesel $4.69 $15.82 $31.64

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Aug 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Rochester. The current time is 10:10:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.