How far is Milton, NY from Utica, NY?
The driving distance from Milton, NY to Utica, NY is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
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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 01h 32m.
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 New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Utica.
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Start on Locust Court
548 ft · 26 sec · Locust Court
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Turn right onto Birchtree Lane
1823 ft · 1 min · Birchtree Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Greenfield Avenue
2306 ft · 1 min · Greenfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Northline Road
2214 ft · 42 sec · Northline Road
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Continue on Galway Road
1 mi · 2 min · Galway Road
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Turn left onto Middle Line Road
2 mi · 3 min · Middle Line Road
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Turn right onto Amsterdam Road
11.4 mi · 16 min · Amsterdam Road
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Continue on State Highway 67
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on Church Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Church Street
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Continue on State Highway 67
875 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 67
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Continue on Market Street
560 ft · 19 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Pearl Street
656 ft · 23 sec · Pearl Street
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Continue on East Main Street
116 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 30
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 30
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Turn left
121 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
525 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West
2189 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
58.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
1.3 km · 2 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 Milton 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
58.7 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Milton 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 Milton to Utica?
The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Canajoharie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Milton and 42.6 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.34 one way or $26.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milton and Partly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Canajoharie
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 Canajoharie.
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Union Station
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Utica. Straight-line distance: 69.81 mi (112.35 km).
#1 Milton
Census designated place in New York
| Population | 19,262 |
| Coordinates | 43.0336900, -73.8526200 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $13.34 | $26.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $14.95 | $29.89 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $16.15 | $32.29 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $19.53 | $39.05 |
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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