How far is Dobbs Ferry, NY from Utica, NY?
The driving distance from Dobbs Ferry, NY to Utica, NY is about 226.2 miles (364 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dobbs Ferry and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dobbs Ferry and Utica.
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Start on the route
16 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Oak Street
25 m · 6 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1090 ft · 26 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Broadway
3.6 mi · 8 min · Broadway
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Turn left
56 m · 18 sec
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Turn left
8 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
56 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto South Broadway
117 m · 11 sec · South Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 North, I 287 West: Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
891 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
16.8 mi · 22 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
117.6 mi · 2 hr 16 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 Dobbs Ferry and Utica.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi · 02h 16m
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 Dobbs Ferry 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 Dobbs Ferry to Utica?
The road trip is about 226.2 miles (364 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Coxsackie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.1 miles from Dobbs Ferry and 113.1 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.1 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 9:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.50 one way or $70.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dobbs Ferry and Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Coxsackie
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 Coxsackie.
Hudson
Albany–Rensselaer
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dobbs Ferry and Utica. Straight-line distance: 160.15 mi (257.73 km).
#1 Dobbs Ferry
Village in New York
| Population | 10,919 |
| Coordinates | 41.0145400, -73.8726400 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| 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: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $35.50 | $70.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $39.76 | $79.51 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $42.95 | $85.90 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $51.94 | $103.88 |
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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