How far is Ontario, NY from Utica, NY?
The driving distance from Ontario, NY to Utica, NY is about 116 miles (186.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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 04m.
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.
Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York
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 Ontario and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ontario and Utica.
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Start on Ridge Road
28 m · 6 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Furnace Road
2357 ft · 1 min · Furnace Road
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Turn right
26.8 mi · 37 min
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road
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Turn slight right onto State Route 370
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 370
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Continue on State Highway 370
7.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 370
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Continue on West Main Street
3.6 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Route 370
1.7 mi · 2 min · State Route 370
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Genesee Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · West Genesee Road
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Take the exit left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
1860 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
758 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
2920 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
56.2 mi · 1 hr 5 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 Ontario 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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
56.2 mi · 01h 05m
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 Ontario 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 Ontario to Utica?
The road trip is about 116 miles (186.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Seneca Knolls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.9 miles from Ontario and 58.1 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.19 one way or $36.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ontario and Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Seneca Knolls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seneca Knolls.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ontario and Utica. Straight-line distance: 103.67 mi (166.84 km).
#1 Ontario
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 10,173 |
| Coordinates | 43.2209000, -77.2830400 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $18.19 | $36.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $20.38 | $40.75 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $22.01 | $44.02 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $26.62 | $53.24 |
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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