How far is Troy, NY from Utica, NY?
The driving distance from Troy, NY to Utica, NY is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 39m.
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.
Human settlement in Montgomery County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Utica.
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Start on Franklin Street
56 m · 21 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Congress Street
849 ft · 35 sec · Congress Street
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Turn left onto River Street
133 m · 13 sec · River Street
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Continue on 19th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · 19th Street
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Continue on Troy Schenectady Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Troy Schenectady Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Latham Circle
58 m · 6 sec · Troy Schenectady Road
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Exit the rotary onto Troy Schenectady Road
2323 ft · 54 sec · Troy Schenectady Road
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Take the ramp slight left
2269 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
84.7 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
1.3 km · 2 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 Troy and Utica.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 South
Keep slight left
84.7 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Troy 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 Troy to Utica?
The road trip is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Fultonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Troy and 50.7 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Troy and Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Fultonville
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 Fultonville.
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs station
Saratoga Springs, NY
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Utica. Straight-line distance: 82.11 mi (132.14 km).
#1 Troy
The most populous city in Rensselaer County, New York.
| Population | 48,804 |
| Coordinates | 42.7284100, -73.6917900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $4.45 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $17.49 | $34.97 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $18.89 | $37.78 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $22.85 | $45.69 |
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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