How far is Massena, NY from Utica, NY?
The driving distance from Massena, NY to Utica, NY is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Massena and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Massena and Utica.
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Start on Main Street
829 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Orvis Street
1058 ft · 31 sec · West Orvis Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Andrews Street
7.4 mi · 9 min · Andrews Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 310
4.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 310
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Continue on Allens Corners-Raymondville Road
1408 ft · 24 sec · Allens Corners-Raymondville Road
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Continue on Madrid-Norfolk Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Madrid-Norfolk Road
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Continue on State Highway 310
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 310
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Continue on Canton-Madrid Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · Canton-Madrid Road
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Continue on State Highway 310
1.2 km · 59 sec · State Highway 310
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Turn right onto State Street Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · State Street Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverside Drive
624 ft · 21 sec · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
807 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Gouverneur Street
23.8 mi · 27 min · Gouverneur Street
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Turn left onto William Street
2943 ft · 40 sec · William Street
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Continue on State Highway 58
5.5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58
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Turn right onto Balmat-Fowler Road
2.1 mi · 2 min · Balmat-Fowler Road
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Continue on State Highway 812
7.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 812
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 812
1770 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 812
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Continue on State Street
2079 ft · 59 sec · State Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 3
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 3
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Turn left onto Indian River Road
5.7 mi · 7 min · Indian River Road
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Continue on Indian River Road
10.4 mi · 13 min · Indian River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 812
8.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 812
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Turn left onto East State Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East State Street
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Continue on Ross Road
2675 ft · 1 min · Ross Road
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Turn left onto Bea Luck Road
19.6 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road
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Continue on State Highway 12
1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12
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Continue on Erwin Parkway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway
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Continue on State Highway 12
23.4 mi · 32 min · State Highway 12
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Take the exit slight right
143 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left
73 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Court Street
1844 ft · 1 min · Court Street
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
767 ft · 25 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn left 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 Massena and Utica.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Gouverneur Street
Turn left onto Gouverneur Street
23.8 mi · 00h 27m
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 Sunny leaving Massena 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 Massena to Utica?
The road trip is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Pitcairn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from Massena and 79.9 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.73 one way or $49.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Massena and Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Pitcairn
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 Pitcairn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Massena and Utica. Straight-line distance: 127.37 mi (204.99 km).
#1 Massena
City in Cass County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 10,122 |
| Coordinates | 44.9281000, -74.8918600 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| 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: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $24.73 | $49.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $27.70 | $55.40 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $29.92 | $59.85 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $36.19 | $72.38 |
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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