How far is Elmira, NY from Utica, NY?
The driving distance from Elmira, NY to Utica, NY is about 141 miles (226.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
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.
City in Onondaga County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmira and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmira and Utica.
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Start on West Church Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Church Street
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Take the ramp left
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Horseheads, Ithaca
1251 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 13: Ithaca
1374 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
30 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1115 ft · 15 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
30 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.8 mi · 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Elmira Road
35 m · 1 sec · Elmira Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Elmira Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · Elmira Road
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Continue on Elmira Road
2128 ft · 59 sec · Elmira Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Spencer Street
37 m · 4 sec · West Spencer Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Spencer Street
1268 ft · 35 sec · West Spencer Street
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Continue on South Cayuga Street
1464 ft · 47 sec · South Cayuga Street
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Turn right onto East Green Street
1485 ft · 36 sec · East Green Street
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Continue on East State Street
2311 ft · 36 sec · East State Street
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Turn left onto Mitchell Street
1208 ft · 21 sec · Mitchell Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ithaca Road
1816 ft · 33 sec · Ithaca Road
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Continue on Dryden Road
668 ft · 11 sec · Dryden Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Dryden Road
9.1 mi · 15 min · Dryden Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Street
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Turn straight onto Cortland Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Cortland Road
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Continue on NY13
3.4 mi · 5 min · NY13
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Keep slight left to continue on West Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · West Road
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Continue on West Homer Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Homer Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
2801 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Thruway
1909 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
1610 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
2955 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
43.5 mi · 50 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 Elmira 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
43.5 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elmira 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 Elmira to Utica?
The road trip is about 141 miles (226.9 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Tully is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Elmira and 70.6 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.15 one way or $44.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elmira and Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Tully
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 Tully.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmira and Utica. Straight-line distance: 106.29 mi (171.06 km).
#1 Elmira
City in Chemung County, New York, USA
| Population | 27,045 |
| Coordinates | 42.0898000, -76.8077300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: Utica (-75.23266, 43.1009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $22.15 | $44.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $24.81 | $49.62 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $26.80 | $53.60 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $32.41 | $64.83 |
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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