How far is Plattsburgh, NY from Utica, NY?
The driving distance from Plattsburgh, NY to Utica, NY is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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 22m.
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.
Town in New York, United States of America
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 Plattsburgh and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plattsburgh and Utica.
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Start on Cornelia Street
1418 ft · 35 sec · Cornelia Street
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Turn left onto North Catherine Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Catherine Street
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Turn right onto South Peru Street
123 m · 8 sec · South Peru Street
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Turn right onto Crete Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Crete Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
71.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva
906 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Stone Bridge Road
2587 ft · 1 min · Stone Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 8
28.9 mi · 41 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on State Highway 8
719 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 8
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Adirondack Trail
9.7 mi · 14 min · Adirondack Trail
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Turn sharp left onto State Highway 8
34.6 mi · 49 min · State Highway 8
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Turn right onto State Highway 365
14.6 mi · 20 min · State Highway 365
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Take the exit slight right
1028 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 12
14.1 mi · 20 min · State Highway 12
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Take the exit slight right
143 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left
73 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Court Street
1844 ft · 1 min · Court Street
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
767 ft · 25 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn left 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 Plattsburgh and Utica.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Adirondack Northway
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
71.4 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh to Utica?
The road trip is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Johnsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from Plattsburgh and 94.8 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 10:16 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 Mostly Sunny around Plattsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Johnsburg
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 Johnsburg.
Whitehall station
Fort Edward station
Ticonderoga station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plattsburgh and Utica. Straight-line distance: 141.59 mi (227.87 km).
#1 Plattsburgh
City in the state of New York, USA
| Population | 11,823 |
| Coordinates | 44.6994900, -73.4529100 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| 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 |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 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 20m |
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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