How far is Almont, MI from Utica, NY?
The driving distance from Almont, MI to Utica, NY is about 597.8 miles (962 km), with a travel time of about 11h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 394.8 miles (635.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 39m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Almont and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Almont and Utica.
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Start on East Saint Clair Street
14 m · 8 sec · East Saint Clair Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2639 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Van Dyke Road
22.9 mi · 27 min · Van Dyke Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Van Dyke Road North, 18 ½ Mile Road West
1772 ft · 44 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 18 1/2 Mile Road
56 m · 8 sec · 18 1/2 Mile Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 18 1/2 Mile Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · 18 1/2 Mile Road
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Turn straight onto Mound Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · Mound Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mound Road
953 ft · 16 sec · Mound Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 696: Lansing, Port Huron
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
2073 ft · 51 sec · Southbound Mound Road to I-696 West
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Merge slight left onto Walter P Reuther Freeway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Walter P Reuther Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North: Detroit, Flint
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-696 West to I-75 South
2553 ft · 1 min · I-696 West to I-75 South
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Merge slight left onto South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
9.7 mi · 11 min · South Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75: Toledo
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Fisher Freeway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Fisher Freeway
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Continue on Detroit-Toledo Expressway
38.3 mi · 42 min · Detroit-Toledo Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 South: Cleveland
734 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 South: Cleveland
1106 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 280 South: Cleveland
695 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
12.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80, I 90, Ohio Turnpike: Chicago, Cleveland
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Cleveland
1441 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
69.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
2.6 mi · 3 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
25.6 mi · 31 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight right onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Continue on Lakeland Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur
3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur
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Continue on I 90
101.3 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 90
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Continue on New York State Thruway
262.9 mi · 5 hr 6 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
2553 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2720 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
48 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Genesee Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Genesee Street
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Continue on Genesee Street
1264 ft · 35 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn right onto Washington Lane
19 m · 3 sec · Washington Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Almont and Utica.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York State Thruway
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263 mi · 05h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Light Rain leaving Almont and Light Rain near Utica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Almont to Utica?
The road trip is about 597.8 miles (962 km) and usually takes 11h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Girard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 298.1 miles from Almont and 299.7 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 394.8 miles (635.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 203 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $85.98 one way or $171.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 187.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Almont and Light Rain near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Girard
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 Girard.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Almont and Utica. Straight-line distance: 394.75 mi (635.29 km).
#1 Almont
City in Morton County, North Dakota
| Population | 2,815 |
| Coordinates | 42.9205800, -83.0449300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Utica
The most populous city in Oneida County, New York.
| Population | 59,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.1009000, -75.2326600 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Utica (-75.23266, 43.1009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 962 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 27m |
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 | $4.08 | $85.98 | $171.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.76 | $100.41 | $200.82 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $112.89 | $225.79 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $136.49 | $272.99 |
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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