How far is Clifton Park, NY from Utica, NY?
The driving distance from Clifton Park, NY to Utica, NY is about 89 miles (143.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton Park and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton Park and Utica.
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Start on Old Route 146
23 m · 5 sec · Old Route 146
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Turn right onto Halfmoon Parkway
770 ft · 16 sec · Halfmoon Parkway
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Turn slight right
127 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 146
2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 146
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Glenridge Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Glenridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Glenridge Road
26 m · 2 sec · Glenridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Glenridge Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Glenridge Road
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Turn left onto Saratoga Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Saratoga Road
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Turn straight onto Ballston Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Ballston Road
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Continue on North Ballston Avenue
127 m · 12 sec · North Ballston Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
1690 ft · 52 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Vley Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Vley Road
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Continue straight
2655 ft · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
2515 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto I 90 West
2245 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
70.1 mi · 1 hr 21 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 Clifton Park and Utica.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
70.1 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Clifton Park 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 Clifton Park to Utica?
The road trip is about 89 miles (143.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Canajoharie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Clifton Park and 44.8 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.97 one way or $27.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clifton Park and Partly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Canajoharie
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 Canajoharie.
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Union Station
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton Park and Utica. Straight-line distance: 75.65 mi (121.74 km).
#1 Clifton Park
Town in Saratoga County, New York state, USA
| Population | 36,240 |
| Coordinates | 42.8656300, -73.7709500 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| 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: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $4.45 | $13.97 | $27.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $15.64 | $31.29 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $16.90 | $33.80 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $20.44 | $40.88 |
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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