How far is Blooming Grove, NY from Utica, NY?
The driving distance from Blooming Grove, NY to Utica, NY is about 188 miles (302.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blooming Grove and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blooming Grove and Utica.
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Start on Tuthill Road
916 ft · 47 sec · Tuthill Road
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Turn left onto Route 94
1.4 mi · 2 min · Route 94
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Street
2379 ft · 1 min · North Street
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Continue on Toleman Road
582 ft · 16 sec · Toleman Road
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Turn slight left onto Bull Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Bull Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Little Britain Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Little Britain Road
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Turn left onto NY 747
2.3 mi · 3 min · NY 747
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Take the ramp straight toward I 84 East
2557 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York State Thruway Toll, Albany, New York City
2718 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
130 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany
1723 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
87.1 mi · 1 hr 41 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
85.1 mi · 1 hr 38 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
1.3 km · 2 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 Blooming Grove and Utica.
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
87.1 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Blooming Grove and Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blooming Grove to Utica?
The road trip is about 188 miles (302.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rensselaer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.9 miles from Blooming Grove and 94.2 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.53 one way or $59.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blooming Grove and Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Rensselaer
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 Rensselaer.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Hudson
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blooming Grove and Utica. Straight-line distance: 128.36 mi (206.57 km).
#1 Blooming Grove
City in Orange County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 17,464 |
| Coordinates | 41.4092600, -74.1951500 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| 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: Washington Lane (-75.232609, 43.100876)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $29.53 | $59.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $33.08 | $66.16 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $35.74 | $71.47 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $43.22 | $86.44 |
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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