Moving from San Antonio, TX to Rochester, NY
Your Complete Guide
1,942
Miles
35.3 hrs
Drive Time
I-5 North / I-10 East
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
San Antonio, TX
Rochester, NY
Cost of Living Index
90
82
Median Home Price
$265,000
$130,000
Median 1BR Rent
$1,100/mo
$900/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$155
$135
Grocery Index
91
96
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 1,942-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between San Antonio, TX and Rochester, NY.
Houston, TX
The fourth-largest US city and the energy capital of the world. An incredibly diverse city with NASA's Johnson Space Center.
NASA Space Center, energy industry, and diverse food scene
Fort Worth, TX
Where the West begins, combining cowboy culture with world-class museums. A growing city with the famous Stockyards National Historic District.
Fort Worth Stockyards, Kimbell Art Museum, and Western heritage
State Transition Guide: Texas → New York
Moving from Texas 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 1,942 miles via I-5 North / I-10 East, taking about 35.3 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 5 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.