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Cities Near Rochester

Cities near Rochester, New York: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Cheektowaga, Niagara Falls, Syracuse. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Rochester, New York is Cheektowaga, about 60 mi (97 km) away — roughly 1 hr 48 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Cheektowaga60 mi / 97 km1 hr 48 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Niagara Falls73 mi / 118 km1 hr 42 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Syracuse74 mi / 120 km1 hr 44 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Oshawa80 mi / 129 km1 hr 52 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
St. Catharines82 mi / 132 km1 hr 54 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Welland83 mi / 134 km1 hr 56 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Ajax86 mi / 138 km2 hrDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Peterborough87 mi / 139 km2 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Scarborough93 mi / 149 km2 hr 9 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Kingston93 mi / 150 km2 hr 10 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Rochester

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Cheektowaga, Niagara Falls, Syracuse, Oshawa, St. Catharines. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Rochester include Cheektowaga, Niagara Falls, Syracuse, Oshawa, St. Catharines. The closest is Cheektowaga, about 60 miles (97 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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