How far is Penfield, NY from Utica, NY?
The driving distance from Penfield, NY to Utica, NY is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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.
Village in New York, United States
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 Penfield and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penfield and Utica.
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Start on Penfield Road
37 m · 7 sec · Penfield Road
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Turn left onto Five Mile Line Road
2394 ft · 1 min · Five Mile Line Road
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Continue on Whitney Road
817 ft · 23 sec · Whitney Road
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Turn right onto East Linden Avenue
703 ft · 27 sec · East Linden Avenue
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Turn left onto Bluff Drive
1731 ft · 49 sec · Bluff Drive
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Continue on North Lincoln Road
1.5 km · 2 min · North Lincoln Road
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Continue on Marsh Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Marsh Road
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Turn left onto Palmyra Road
2107 ft · 40 sec · Palmyra Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 490 East, I 90: Victor
1432 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastern Expressway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Eastern Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
3238 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
117.6 mi · 2 hr 16 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 Penfield 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
118 mi · 02h 16m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Penfield 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 Penfield to Utica?
The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Penfield and 65.1 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.37 one way or $40.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Penfield and Partly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Jordan
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 Jordan.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penfield and Utica. Straight-line distance: 113.14 mi (182.08 km).
#1 Penfield
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 37,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.1303400, -77.4755500 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $20.37 | $40.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $22.82 | $45.64 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $24.65 | $49.30 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $29.81 | $59.62 |
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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