How far is Clarence, NY from Utica, NY?

The driving distance from Clarence, NY to Utica, NY is about 181.4 miles (292 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.47 mi
02h 57m
Flight
169.85 mi
273.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.85 mi
Kilometers
273.35 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.47 mi
Kilometers
292.04 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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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 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Utica
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30 PM EDT
Return by in Clarence
Thu, Oct 15, 6:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarence
2026-10-15T12:33
Arrive Utica
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarence
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Tyre
NY

Town of the United States

From Clarence
90.6 mi
01h 28m
To Utica
90.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clarence and Utica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarence and Utica.

  1. 1

    Start on Boyd Drive

    6 m · 3 sec · Boyd Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ransom Road

    1398 ft · 38 sec · Ransom Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Road

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Main Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Alleghany Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Alleghany Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    112 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    617 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    168.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica

    2553 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2720 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto North Genesee Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Genesee Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Genesee Street

    1264 ft · 35 sec · Genesee Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Washington Lane

    19 m · 3 sec · Washington Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarence and Utica.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
168 mi · 93%
Main Road
7.59 mi · 4%
Main Street
2.17 mi · 1%
I 790
1.03 mi · 1%
North Genesee Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Alleghany Road
0.87 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

168 mi · 03h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
169.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tyre
01h 28m from Clarence
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Clarence and Partly Sunny near Utica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarence to Utica?

The road trip is about 181.4 miles (292 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tyre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.6 miles from Clarence and 90.8 miles from Utica.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.47 one way or $56.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clarence and Partly Sunny near Utica.

Stop Ideas Near Tyre

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tyre, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tyre.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

49 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

54 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

68 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Rome station

112 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarence and Utica. Straight-line distance: 169.85 mi (273.35 km).

Clarence

#1 Clarence

Town in Erie County, New York, United States

Population33,026
Coordinates42.9767300, -78.5919700
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Utica

#2 Utica

The most populous city in Oneida County, New York.

Population59,253
Coordinates43.1009000, -75.2326600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Boyd Drive (-78.591969, 42.976778)
End: Washington Lane (-75.232609, 43.100876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.24 L · about $28.47
Round trip
$56.93
12.8 gal · 48.48 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $28.47 $56.93
Mid-grade $4.98 $31.88 $63.77
Premium $5.38 $34.44 $68.89
Diesel $6.51 $41.66 $83.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarence and Utica. The current time is 12:33:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.