Moving from Chattanooga, TN to Rochester, NY
Your Complete Guide
904
Miles
16.4 hrs
Drive Time
I-65 North / I-40 East
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
Chattanooga, TN
Rochester, NY
Cost of Living Index
88
82
Median Home Price
$275,000
$130,000
Median 1BR Rent
$1,000/mo
$900/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$125
$135
Grocery Index
92
96
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 904-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Chattanooga, TN and Rochester, NY.
Knoxville, TN
Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains and home to the University of Tennessee. A lively college town with a revitalized downtown.
Gateway to Great Smoky Mountains, UT Volunteers, and Market Square
State Transition Guide: Tennessee → New York
Moving from Tennessee to New York? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Update within 30 days of establishing residency in New York
Vehicle Registration
Register vehicle within 30 days in New York
Vehicle inspection: Required annually
Things to Know About New York
- NYC has additional city income taxes up to 3.88%
- Annual vehicle safety and emissions inspections required
- Upstate and downstate have dramatically different costs of living
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive is approximately 904 miles via I-65 North / I-40 East, taking about 16.4 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 3 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.