How far is Patterson, NY from Utica, NY?
The driving distance from Patterson, NY to Utica, NY is about 187 miles (301 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.4 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.
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 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.
The capital of New York State.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Patterson and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patterson and Utica.
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Start on State Highway 311
1.3 km · 2 min · State Highway 311
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 22
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22
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Take the exit slight right
750 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight
14.8 mi · 24 min
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Take the ramp right
1005 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
32.7 mi · 44 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 82: Ancram, Hudson
921 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
122 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 82
5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82
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Continue straight
903 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Albany Post Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · Albany Post Road
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Continue on Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
2315 ft · 37 sec · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge
3 m · 1 sec · Rip Van Winkle Bridge
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Exit the roundabout onto Rip Van Winkle Bridge
1.3 mi · 3 min · Rip Van Winkle Bridge
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 23
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Take the exit straight toward NYST, I 87: Jefferson Heights, Leeds
967 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right
1827 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NYST, I 87
858 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
1039 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany, Mass Turnpike
1235 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
33.4 mi · 39 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
85.1 mi · 1 hr 38 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 Patterson and Utica.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
85.1 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Patterson 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 Patterson to Utica?
The road trip is about 187 miles (301 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?
Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Patterson and 93.8 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 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 $29.36 one way or $58.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Patterson and Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Albany
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 Albany.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Hudson
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Patterson and Utica. Straight-line distance: 137.59 mi (221.43 km).
#1 Patterson
Town in Putnam County, New York, United States
| Population | 11,812 |
| Coordinates | 41.5137000, -73.6062400 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| 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: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $29.36 | $58.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $32.88 | $65.76 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $35.52 | $71.04 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $42.96 | $85.92 |
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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