How far is Miller Place, NY from Utica, NY?

The driving distance from Miller Place, NY to Utica, NY is about 289.2 miles (465.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
289.17 mi
05h 59m
Flight
187.23 mi
301.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.23 mi
Kilometers
301.31 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.17 mi
Kilometers
465.37 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Utica
Fri, Oct 16, 12:47 AM EDT
Return by in Miller Place
Fri, Oct 16, 6:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miller Place
2026-10-15T18:47
Arrive Utica
Fri, Oct 16, 12:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miller Place
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
Hurley
NY

Town in Ulster County, New York, United States

From Miller Place
144.2 mi
02h 59m
To Utica
145 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miller Place and Utica.

  1. 1

    Start on North Country Road

    3 mi · 5 min · North Country Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Crystal Brook Hollow Road

    2458 ft · 54 sec · Crystal Brook Hollow Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Nesconset Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Nesconset Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Smithtown Bypass

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Smithtown Bypass

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown

    116 m · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard

    2424 ft · 46 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Townline Road

    128 m · 9 sec · Townline Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Wheeler Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto LIE North Service Road

    2816 ft · 54 sec · LIE North Service Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    28.3 mi · 38 min · Long Island Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport

    1267 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1604 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Island Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

    2905 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

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

  36. 36

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight left

    2720 ft · 1 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  39. 39

    Turn slight right onto North Genesee Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Genesee Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Genesee Street

    1264 ft · 35 sec · Genesee Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Washington Lane

    19 m · 3 sec · Washington Lane

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
42 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
118 mi · 41%
New York State Thruway
85.1 mi · 29%
Long Island Expressway
28.3 mi · 10%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 5%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 2%
Nesconset Highway
6.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

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
05h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+102 mi
187.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hurley
02h 59m from Miller Place
Leave By
5:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Miller Place 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 Miller Place to Utica?

The road trip is about 289.2 miles (465.4 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?

Hurley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.2 miles from Miller Place and 145 miles from Utica.

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

The direct path is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 102 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 5:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.37 one way or $90.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Miller Place and Mostly Sunny near Utica.

Stop Ideas Near Hurley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hurley, 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 Hurley.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

9 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

26 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

42 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

83 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miller Place and Utica. Straight-line distance: 187.23 mi (301.31 km).

Miller Place

#1 Miller Place

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population12,339
Coordinates40.9598200, -72.9962100
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Utica

#2 Utica

The most populous city in Oneida County, New York.

Population59,253
Coordinates43.1009000, -75.2326600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Miller Place (-72.99621, 40.95982)
End: Utica (-75.23266, 43.1009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.2 gal
38.63 L · about $45.37
Round trip
$90.74
20.4 gal · 77.26 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.3 kg / 400 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $45.37 $90.74
Mid-grade $4.98 $50.82 $101.63
Premium $5.38 $54.90 $109.79
Diesel $6.51 $66.39 $132.78

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 Miller Place and Utica. The current time is 18:47:33.

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.