How far is Rome, NY from Utica, NY?

The driving distance from Rome, NY to Utica, NY is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.15 mi
03h 13m
Flight
120.43 mi
193.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.43 mi
Kilometers
193.82 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.15 mi
Kilometers
267.4 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Utica
Thu, Oct 15, 4:50 PM EDT
Return by in Rome
Thu, Oct 15, 8:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rome
2026-10-15T13:37
Arrive Utica
Thu, Oct 15, 4:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rome
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
Johnsburg
NY

Town in New York, United States of America

From Rome
82.7 mi
01h 36m
To Utica
83.5 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ausable Drive

    2297 ft · 2 min · Ausable Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Street

    154 m · 22 sec · College Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 9N

    17.1 mi · 26 min · State Highway 9N

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 73

    11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 87 South

    1717 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    25.4 mi · 29 min · Adirondack Northway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pottersville, Minerva

    906 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Stone Bridge Road

    2587 ft · 1 min · Stone Bridge Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.5 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 8

    28.9 mi · 41 min · State Highway 8

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 8

    719 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 8

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Adirondack Trail

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Adirondack Trail

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto State Highway 8

    34.6 mi · 49 min · State Highway 8

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 365

    14.6 mi · 20 min · State Highway 365

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1028 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 12

    14.1 mi · 20 min · State Highway 12

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    143 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    73 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Court Street

    1844 ft · 1 min · Court Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    767 ft · 25 sec · Genesee Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Washington Lane

    19 m · 3 sec · Washington Lane

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 8
63.7 mi · 38%
Adirondack Northway
25.4 mi · 15%
State Highway 9N
17.1 mi · 10%
State Highway 365
14.8 mi · 9%
State Highway 12
14.2 mi · 9%
State Highway 73
11.5 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 8

Turn sharp left onto State Highway 8

34.6 mi · 00h 49m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.8 mi
120.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnsburg
01h 36m from Rome
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rome 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 Rome to Utica?

The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.4 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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 82.7 miles from Rome and 83.5 miles from Utica.

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

The direct path is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.07 one way or $52.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rome and Partly Sunny near Utica.

Stop Ideas Near Johnsburg

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

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

RAIL

Whitehall station

46 mi away
Main St. and Saunders St.
RAIL

Fort Edward station

49 mi away
70 East St.
RAIL

Ticonderoga station

53 mi away
NYS Hwy 74 and Sandy Redoubt
RAIL

Fair Haven, Vermont

56 mi away
Depot and Water Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rome and Utica. Straight-line distance: 120.43 mi (193.82 km).

Rome

#1 Rome

City in New York, United States

Population32,145
Coordinates44.4406000, -73.6881900
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Utica

#2 Utica

The most populous city in Oneida County, New York.

Population59,253
Coordinates43.1009000, -75.2326600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Ausable Drive (-73.688188, 44.440613)
End: Washington Lane (-75.232609, 43.100876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.19 L · about $26.07
Round trip
$52.13
11.72 gal · 44.38 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $26.07 $52.13
Mid-grade $4.98 $29.19 $58.39
Premium $5.38 $31.54 $63.08
Diesel $6.51 $38.14 $76.29

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 Rome and Utica. The current time is 13:37:44.

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.