How far is Suffern, NY from Utica, NY?

The driving distance from Suffern, NY to Utica, NY is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148 miles (238.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.08 mi
03h 15m
Flight
148.02 mi
238.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.02 mi
Kilometers
238.22 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.08 mi
Kilometers
331.65 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Utica
Thu, Oct 15, 4:49 PM EDT
Return by in Suffern
Thu, Oct 15, 8:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suffern
2026-10-15T13:33
Arrive Utica
Thu, Oct 15, 4:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Suffern
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
Coeymans
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Suffern
102.7 mi
01h 38m
To Utica
103.4 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
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 Suffern and Utica.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    12 m · 8 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    35 m · 12 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Lafayette Avenue

    1581 ft · 31 sec · Lafayette Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Orange Avenue

    2392 ft · 43 sec · Orange Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Orange Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Orange Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 87 North: New York State Thruway

    1033 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    115.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

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

  9. 9

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2720 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto North Genesee Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Genesee Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Genesee Street

    1264 ft · 35 sec · Genesee Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Washington Lane

    19 m · 3 sec · Washington Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Suffern 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
201 mi · 97%
I 790
1.35 mi · 1%
Orange Turnpike
1.25 mi · 1%
North Genesee Street
1.01 mi
Orange Avenue
0.45 mi
Lafayette Avenue
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

116 mi · 02h 14m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.1 mi
148 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coeymans
01h 38m from Suffern
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Suffern 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 Suffern to Utica?

The road trip is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Coeymans is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Suffern and 103.4 miles from Utica.

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

The direct path is about 148 miles (238.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.34 one way or $64.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coeymans

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

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

19 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Hudson

25 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Schenectady

40 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

44 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suffern and Utica. Straight-line distance: 148.02 mi (238.22 km).

Suffern

#1 Suffern

Village in New York, United States

Population10,970
Coordinates41.1148200, -74.1495900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Utica

#2 Utica

The most populous city in Oneida County, New York.

Population59,253
Coordinates43.1009000, -75.2326600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Ave (-74.149626, 41.114808)
End: Washington Lane (-75.232609, 43.100876)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.53 L · about $32.34
Round trip
$64.67
14.54 gal · 55.06 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $32.34 $64.67
Mid-grade $4.98 $36.22 $72.44
Premium $5.38 $39.13 $78.25
Diesel $6.51 $47.32 $94.64

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 Suffern and Utica. The current time is 13:33:15.

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.