How far is Fredonia, NY from Utica, NY?
The driving distance from Fredonia, NY to Utica, NY is about 239.2 miles (384.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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
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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 49m.
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.
Village in Ontario County, New York
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 Fredonia and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredonia and Utica.
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Start on Temple Street
23 m · 8 sec · Temple Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bennett Road
60 m · 3 sec · Bennett Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bennett Road
3010 ft · 41 sec · Bennett Road
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Take the exit slight right
1670 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
1717 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
234.4 mi · 4 hr 33 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 Fredonia and Utica.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
234 mi · 04h 33m
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 Fredonia 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 Fredonia to Utica?
The road trip is about 239.2 miles (384.9 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Victor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.4 miles from Fredonia and 119.7 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.54 one way or $75.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fredonia and Partly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Victor
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 Victor.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Buffalo–Depew station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fredonia and Utica. Straight-line distance: 212.83 mi (342.52 km).
#1 Fredonia
Village in the U.
| Population | 10,103 |
| Coordinates | 42.4400600, -79.3317100 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| 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: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $37.54 | $75.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $42.05 | $84.10 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $45.42 | $90.85 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $54.94 | $109.87 |
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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