How far is Port Chester, NY from Utica, NY?

The driving distance from Port Chester, NY to Utica, NY is about 232.8 miles (374.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.8 mi
03h 49m
Flight
165.82 mi
266.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.82 mi
Kilometers
266.86 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.8 mi
Kilometers
374.65 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Utica
Fri, Oct 16, 12:15 AM EDT
Return by in Port Chester
Fri, Oct 16, 4:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Chester
2026-10-15T20:26
Arrive Utica
Fri, Oct 16, 12:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Chester
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Athens
NY

City in Greene County, New York, United States of America

From Port Chester
117.4 mi
01h 54m
To Utica
115.4 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Chester and Utica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Chester and Utica.

  1. 1

    Start on North Pearl Street

    2021 ft · 59 sec · North Pearl Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Boston Post Road

    2514 ft · 51 sec · Boston Post Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    154 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Cross Westchester Expressway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto New York State Thruway

    18.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    117.6 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    85.1 mi · 1 hr 38 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2720 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto North Genesee Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Genesee Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Genesee Street

    1264 ft · 35 sec · Genesee Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Washington Lane

    19 m · 3 sec · Washington Lane

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Chester and Utica.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
221 mi · 95%
Cross Westchester Expressway
10.8 mi · 5%
I 790
1.35 mi · 1%
North Genesee Street
1.01 mi
Boston Post Road
0.57 mi
North Pearl Street
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67 mi
165.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Athens
01h 54m from Port Chester
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Port Chester 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 Port Chester to Utica?

The road trip is about 232.8 miles (374.7 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Athens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from Port Chester and 115.4 miles from Utica.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67 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 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.56 one way or $73.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Port Chester and Mostly Sunny near Utica.

Stop Ideas Near Athens

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Athens, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Athens.

RAIL

Hudson

1 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

40 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

43 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

50 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Chester and Utica. Straight-line distance: 165.82 mi (266.86 km).

Port Chester

#1 Port Chester

Village in Westchester County, New York

Population28,857
Coordinates41.0017600, -73.6656800
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Utica

#2 Utica

The most populous city in Oneida County, New York.

Population59,253
Coordinates43.1009000, -75.2326600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: North Pearl Street (-73.665704, 41.001769)
End: Washington Lane (-75.232609, 43.100876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.22 gal
31.1 L · about $36.56
Round trip
$73.13
16.44 gal · 62.2 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.1 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $36.56 $73.13
Mid-grade $4.98 $40.95 $81.90
Premium $5.38 $44.24 $88.48
Diesel $6.51 $53.50 $107.01

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Chester and Utica. The current time is 20:26:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.