How far is Syracuse, NY from Utica, NY?
The driving distance from Syracuse, NY to Utica, NY is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Syracuse and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse and Utica.
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Start on South State Street
1637 ft · 49 sec · South State Street
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Turn right onto James Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · James Street
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Turn left onto Teall Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Teall Avenue
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Turn right onto Arterial Road
952 ft · 28 sec · Arterial Road
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Turn straight onto Court Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Carrier Circle
852 ft · 14 sec
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Exit the rotary onto I 90
874 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
45.7 mi · 53 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
2553 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2720 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
48 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Genesee Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Genesee Street
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Continue on Genesee Street
1264 ft · 35 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn right 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 Syracuse and Utica.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
45.7 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse 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 Syracuse to Utica?
The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Oneida is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Syracuse and 28.3 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.78 one way or $15.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Partly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Oneida
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 Oneida.
Rome station
Union Station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Utica. Straight-line distance: 46.31 mi (74.53 km).
#1 Syracuse
The fifth most populous city in New York.
| Population | 141,229 |
| Coordinates | 43.0481200, -76.1474200 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $4.01 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $8.69 | $17.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $9.11 | $18.21 |
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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