How far is East Greenbush, NY from Utica, NY?

The driving distance from East Greenbush, NY to Utica, NY is about 100 miles (160.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.99 mi
01h 39m
Flight
85.18 mi
137.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.18 mi
Kilometers
137.08 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.99 mi
Kilometers
160.92 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Utica
Thu, Oct 15, 3:17 PM EDT
Return by in East Greenbush
Thu, Oct 15, 4:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Greenbush
2026-10-15T13:38
Arrive Utica
Thu, Oct 15, 3:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Greenbush
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
Fonda
NY

Human settlement in Mohawk, New York, United States of America

From East Greenbush
50 mi
00h 49m
To Utica
50 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 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 East Greenbush and Utica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Greenbush and Utica.

  1. 1

    Start on Columbia Turnpike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Columbia Turnpike

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Troy Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Troy Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Troy Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Troy Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Troy Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Troy Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    3 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1873 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    84.7 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  9. 9

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2720 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto North Genesee Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Genesee Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Genesee Street

    1264 ft · 35 sec · Genesee Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Washington Lane

    19 m · 3 sec · Washington Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Road
96.8 mi · 97%
I 790
1.35 mi · 1%
North Genesee Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Columbia Turnpike
0.68 mi · 1%
Genesee Street
0.24 mi
Washington Lane
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Troy Road

Keep slight left

84.7 mi · 01h 38m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
85.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fonda
00h 49m from East Greenbush
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Greenbush 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 East Greenbush to Utica?

The road trip is about 100 miles (160.9 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Fonda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from East Greenbush and 50 miles from Utica.

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

The direct path is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.70 one way or $31.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fonda

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fonda, 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 Fonda.

RAIL

Amsterdam station

14 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Schenectady

39 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

48 mi away
26 Station Lane
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

51 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Greenbush and Utica. Straight-line distance: 85.18 mi (137.08 km).

East Greenbush

#1 East Greenbush

Town in New York state

Population16,127
Coordinates42.5909100, -73.7017900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Utica

#2 Utica

The most populous city in Oneida County, New York.

Population59,253
Coordinates43.1009000, -75.2326600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia Turnpike (-73.7018, 42.590905)
End: Washington Lane (-75.232609, 43.100876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.36 L · about $15.70
Round trip
$31.40
7.06 gal · 26.72 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $15.70 $31.40
Mid-grade $4.98 $17.59 $35.17
Premium $5.38 $19.00 $38.00
Diesel $6.51 $22.98 $45.95

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 East Greenbush and Utica. The current time is 13:38:38.

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.