How far is Harrison, NY from Utica, NY?

The driving distance from Harrison, NY to Utica, NY is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.7 miles (268.2 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.56 mi
03h 49m
Flight
166.67 mi
268.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.67 mi
Kilometers
268.23 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.56 mi
Kilometers
374.27 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Utica
Thu, Oct 15, 4:22 PM EDT
Return by in Harrison
Thu, Oct 15, 8:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrison
2026-10-15T12:32
Arrive Utica
Thu, Oct 15, 4:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrison
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Athens
NY

City in Greene County, New York, United States of America

From Harrison
117.6 mi
01h 54m
To Utica
115 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NE
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harrison and Utica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrison and Utica.

  1. 1

    Start on Halstead Avenue

    15 m · 6 sec · Halstead Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1425 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 West: White Plains

    1082 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Westchester Avenue

    1675 ft · 33 sec · Westchester Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 287 West

    785 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Cross Westchester Expressway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto New York State Thruway

    18.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    85.1 mi · 1 hr 38 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2720 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto North Genesee Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Genesee Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Genesee Street

    1264 ft · 35 sec · Genesee Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Washington Lane

    19 m · 3 sec · Washington Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrison and Utica.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
221 mi · 95%
Cross Westchester Expressway
7.66 mi · 3%
North Street
1.45 mi · 1%
I 790
1.35 mi · 1%
Harrison Avenue
1.32 mi · 1%
North Genesee Street
1.01 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.9 mi
166.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
01h 54m from Harrison
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrison 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 Harrison to Utica?

The road trip is about 232.6 miles (374.3 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.6 miles from Harrison and 115 miles from Utica.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.9 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 $36.52 one way or $73.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrison and Partly Sunny near Utica.

Stop Ideas Near Athens

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Athens, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Athens.

RAIL

Hudson

1 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

40 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

43 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

50 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrison and Utica. Straight-line distance: 166.67 mi (268.23 km).

Harrison

#1 Harrison

Community (coterminous town-village) in Westchester County, New York

Population28,959
Coordinates40.9689900, -73.7126300
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Utica

#2 Utica

The most populous city in Oneida County, New York.

Population59,253
Coordinates43.1009000, -75.2326600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Halstead Avenue (-73.712615, 40.968919)
End: Washington Lane (-75.232609, 43.100876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.21 gal
31.06 L · about $36.52
Round trip
$73.04
16.42 gal · 62.12 L
Estimated CO2
73 kg one way
Round trip: 145.9 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $36.52 $73.04
Mid-grade $4.98 $40.90 $81.80
Premium $5.38 $44.19 $88.37
Diesel $6.51 $53.44 $106.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrison and Utica. The current time is 12:32:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.