How far is Rochester, NY from Fayetteville, NY?
The driving distance from Rochester, NY to Fayetteville, NY is about 95.4 miles (153.6 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 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Fayetteville.
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Start on South Plymouth Avenue
1139 ft · 34 sec · South Plymouth Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 490 East
1070 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
3238 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
71.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 298: Syracuse, East Syracuse
1776 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
137 m · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Carrier Circle
904 ft · 15 sec · Thompson Road
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Exit the rotary onto Thompson Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Thompson Road
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Turn left onto Erie Boulevard East
1.9 mi · 4 min · Erie Boulevard East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Genesee Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Genesee Street
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Continue on East Genesee Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Genesee Street
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Turn right onto South Manlius Street
27 m · 3 sec · South Manlius Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Manlius Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and Fayetteville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
71.5 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Rochester and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.6 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 47.6 miles from Rochester and 47.8 miles from Fayetteville.
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 13.6 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 2:30 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 Chance Rain Showers around Rochester and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Tyre
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tyre.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 81.75 mi (131.56 km).
#1 Rochester
County seat of Monroe County, New York, United States
| Population | 7,202 |
| Coordinates | 43.1547800, -77.6155600 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fayetteville
Village in Onondaga County, New York
| Population | 4,028 |
| Coordinates | 43.0297900, -76.0043600 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fayetteville (-76.00436, 43.02979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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