How far is Middletown, NY from Utica, NY?
The driving distance from Middletown, NY to Utica, NY is about 172.1 miles (277 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
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.
Human settlement in 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 Middletown and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Utica.
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Start on Mill Street
25 m · 9 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
589 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
758 ft · 23 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Wickham Avenue
1200 ft · 23 sec · Wickham Avenue
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Turn slight left onto North Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North Street
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Continue on Route 17M
1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 17M
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Continue on North Street
1834 ft · 33 sec · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 17M
2830 ft · 52 sec · State Highway 17M
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Turn right onto Pine Bush Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Pine Bush Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Binghamton
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
84.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 8, NY 10: Deposit, Walton
1978 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 10
1126 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 10
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Continue on Oak Street
1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 8
19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on Airport Road
2256 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road
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Continue on State Highway 8
24.7 mi · 30 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 8
17.7 mi · 24 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on South Street
15.6 mi · 22 min · South Street
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Take the exit slight right
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Arterial Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · North-South Arterial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
631 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
67 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Court Street
1616 ft · 56 sec · 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 Middletown and Utica.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 86 West
Merge slight left
84.5 mi · 01h 48m
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 Middletown 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 Middletown to Utica?
The road trip is about 172.1 miles (277 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Middletown and 86.1 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.33 one way or $48.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Deposit
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 Deposit.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Utica. Straight-line distance: 121.61 mi (195.71 km).
#1 Middletown
City in Orange County, New York, United States
| Population | 28,023 |
| Coordinates | 41.4459300, -74.4229300 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| 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: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $4.01 | $24.33 | $48.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $27.20 | $54.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $29.51 | $59.01 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $28.49 | $56.99 |
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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