How far is Elma, NY from Utica, NY?
The driving distance from Elma, NY to Utica, NY is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
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.
Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elma and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elma and Utica.
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Start on Bowen Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Bowen Road
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1287 ft · 28 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Cemetery Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cemetery Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Walden Avenue
5.7 mi · 9 min · Walden Avenue
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Continue on Genesee Street
5.9 mi · 8 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2409 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Alleghany Road
3 mi · 5 min · Alleghany Road
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Take the exit left
112 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
617 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
168.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
2553 ft · 1 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 Elma 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
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Elma 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 Elma to Utica?
The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Thompson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Elma and 96 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.1 miles (278.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.02 one way or $60.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elma and Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Thompson
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 Thompson.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elma and Utica. Straight-line distance: 173.11 mi (278.6 km).
#1 Elma
City in New York, United States of America
| Population | 11,752 |
| Coordinates | 42.8508900, -78.6403000 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $30.02 | $60.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $33.63 | $67.26 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $36.33 | $72.66 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $43.94 | $87.87 |
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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