How far is Hamburg, NY from Utica, NY?
The driving distance from Hamburg, NY to Utica, NY is about 207.5 miles (334 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.9 miles (296 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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 04h 08m.
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, 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 Hamburg and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamburg and Utica.
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Start on Buffalo Street
5 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Buffalo Street
67 m · 5 sec · Buffalo Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Buffalo Street
2536 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buffalo Street
21 m · 2 sec · Buffalo Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Buffalo Street
1364 ft · 39 sec · Buffalo Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Park Avenue
28 m · 3 sec · South Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Park Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Park Avenue
35 m · 2 sec · South Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Park Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · South Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Park Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Milestrip Road
1005 ft · 26 sec · Milestrip Road
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Take the exit left
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
2846 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
199 mi · 3 hr 52 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 Hamburg 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
199 mi · 03h 52m
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 Cloudy leaving Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Utica?
The road trip is about 207.5 miles (334 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Clifton Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Hamburg and 104 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.9 miles (296 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.56 one way or $65.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hamburg and Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton Springs
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 Clifton Springs.
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 Hamburg and Utica. Straight-line distance: 183.94 mi (296.03 km).
#1 Hamburg
Town in Erie County, New York, United States
| Population | 58,800 |
| Coordinates | 42.7158900, -78.8294800 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $32.56 | $65.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $36.47 | $72.94 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $39.40 | $78.79 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $47.65 | $95.29 |
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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