How far is Halfmoon, NY from Utica, NY?
The driving distance from Halfmoon, NY to Utica, NY is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 New York, USA
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 Halfmoon and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Halfmoon and Utica.
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Start on Harris Road
574 ft · 16 sec · Harris Road
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Turn left onto Middletown Road
729 ft · 14 sec · Middletown Road
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Turn straight onto Guideboard Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Guideboard Road
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Continue on Grooms Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Grooms Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Grooms Road
67 m · 6 sec · Grooms Road
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Turn straight onto Riverview Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverview Road
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Turn left onto Balltown Road
2779 ft · 53 sec · Balltown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Aqueduct Road
11 m · 1 sec · Aqueduct Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Aqueduct Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Aqueduct Road
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Continue on Van Vranken Avenue
865 ft · 25 sec · Van Vranken Avenue
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Continue on Maxon Road Extension
1.3 km · 2 min · Maxon Road Extension
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Erie Boulevard
3112 ft · 1 min · Erie Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Erie Boulevard
30 m · 1 sec · Erie Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Erie Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Erie Boulevard
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Keep slight right
1540 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto I 90 West
2245 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
70.1 mi · 1 hr 21 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 Halfmoon 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
70.1 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Halfmoon 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 Halfmoon to Utica?
The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.7 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?
Canajoharie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Halfmoon and 53.9 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.66 one way or $31.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Halfmoon and Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Canajoharie
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 Canajoharie.
Amsterdam station
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Union Station
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Halfmoon and Utica. Straight-line distance: 78.88 mi (126.95 km).
#1 Halfmoon
City in Saratoga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 24,769 |
| Coordinates | 42.8275800, -73.7179000 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| 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: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $15.66 | $31.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $17.54 | $35.07 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $18.94 | $37.89 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $22.91 | $45.82 |
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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