How far is Queensbury, NY from Utica, NY?

The driving distance from Queensbury, NY to Utica, NY is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.14 mi
02h 10m
Flight
83.72 mi
134.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.72 mi
Kilometers
134.74 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.14 mi
Kilometers
190.13 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Utica
Thu, Jul 16, 12:36 AM EDT
Return by in Queensbury
Thu, Jul 16, 2:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queensbury
2026-07-15T22:26
Arrive Utica
Thu, Jul 16, 12:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Queensbury
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Fort Johnson
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Queensbury
58.4 mi
01h 05m
To Utica
59.7 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Patchy Smoke

Starts
Wed, Jul 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Smoke

Starts
Wed, Jul 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queensbury and Utica.

  1. 1

    Start on Sunnyside Road East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Sunnyside Road East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Quaker Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Quaker Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Aviation Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Aviation Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 87 South

    1934 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    22.3 mi · 26 min · Adirondack Northway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Saratoga Springs

    1714 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto US 9

    115 m · 12 sec · US 9

  9. 9

    Continue on US 9

    1.1 mi · 2 min · US 9

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Malta Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Malta Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Milton Avenue

    100 m · 13 sec · Milton Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1466 ft · 42 sec · Front Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Charlton Street

    907 ft · 25 sec · Charlton Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West High Street

    1358 ft · 35 sec · West High Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Amsterdam Road

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 67

    4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  17. 17

    Continue on Church Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Church Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 67

    875 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 67

  19. 19

    Continue on Market Street

    560 ft · 19 sec · Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    656 ft · 23 sec · Pearl Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    116 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 30

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 30

  23. 23

    Turn left

    121 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    525 ft · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West

    2189 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway

  27. 27

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    2720 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto North Genesee Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Genesee Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Genesee Street

    1264 ft · 35 sec · Genesee Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Washington Lane

    19 m · 3 sec · Washington Lane

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
58.7 mi · 50%
Adirondack Northway
22.3 mi · 19%
Amsterdam Road
12.6 mi · 11%
State Highway 67
4.67 mi · 4%
Ridge Road
3.53 mi · 3%
Malta Avenue
3.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

58.7 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
83.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Johnson
01h 05m from Queensbury
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Patchy Smoke leaving Queensbury and Areas Of Smoke near Utica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Queensbury to Utica?

The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Fort Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from Queensbury and 59.7 miles from Utica.

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

The direct path is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.72 one way or $33.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Patchy Smoke around Queensbury and Areas Of Smoke near Utica.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Johnson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Johnson, 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 Fort Johnson.

RAIL

Amsterdam station

2 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Schenectady

28 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

37 mi away
26 Station Lane
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

40 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queensbury and Utica. Straight-line distance: 83.72 mi (134.74 km).

Queensbury

#1 Queensbury

Town in New York, United States

Population27,273
Coordinates43.3772900, -73.6131700
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Utica

#2 Utica

The most populous city in Oneida County, New York.

Population59,253
Coordinates43.1009000, -75.2326600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Sunnyside Road East (-73.613189, 43.377374)
End: Washington Lane (-75.232609, 43.100876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.78 L · about $16.72
Round trip
$33.44
8.34 gal · 31.56 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $16.72 $33.44
Mid-grade $4.48 $18.69 $37.37
Premium $4.86 $20.27 $40.54
Diesel $4.69 $19.57 $39.15

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 · Jul 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Queensbury and Utica. The current time is 22:26:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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