How far is Ithaca, NY from Utica, NY?
The driving distance from Ithaca, NY to Utica, NY is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
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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 02h 00m.
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 Onondaga County, New York, USA
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 Ithaca and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ithaca and Utica.
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Start on East Seneca Street
20 m · 6 sec · East Seneca Street
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Turn right onto North Tioga Street
99 m · 15 sec · North Tioga Street
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Turn right onto East Buffalo Street
1267 ft · 39 sec · East Buffalo Street
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Turn right onto Schuyler Place
814 ft · 28 sec · Schuyler Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East State Street
1872 ft · 30 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 Ithaca 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 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ithaca 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 Ithaca to Utica?
The road trip is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
De Witt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Ithaca and 53.4 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.86 one way or $33.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ithaca and Partly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near De Witt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to De Witt.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ithaca and Utica. Straight-line distance: 78.68 mi (126.62 km).
#1 Ithaca
City in New York, USA
| Population | 30,981 |
| Coordinates | 42.4406300, -76.4966100 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| 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: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $16.86 | $33.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $18.88 | $37.76 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $20.40 | $40.80 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $24.67 | $49.34 |
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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