How far is Union, NY from Utica, NY?
The driving distance from Union, NY to Utica, NY is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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 01m.
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 Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Utica.
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Start on Kiley Road
22 m · 4 sec · Kiley Road
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Turn right onto Delphi Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Delphi Road
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Turn left onto Rippleton Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Rippleton Road
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Continue on Forman Street
901 ft · 30 sec · Forman Street
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Turn right onto Albany Street
2927 ft · 1 min · Albany Street
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Continue on Nelson Street
19.8 mi · 30 min · Nelson Street
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Turn left onto State Route 12B
2 mi · 3 min · State Route 12B
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Continue on Madison Street
3063 ft · 55 sec · Madison Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1873 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 12B
7.8 mi · 12 min · State Route 12B
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Continue on State Highway 12B
863 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 12B
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Continue on Meadow Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Meadow Street
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Continue on Franklin Avenue
570 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn right onto College Street
882 ft · 17 sec · College Street
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Turn left onto South Park Row
617 ft · 11 sec · South Park Row
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Continue on Utica Street
2 mi · 4 min · Utica Street
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Continue on Clinton Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Clinton Road
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Turn right onto North-South Arterial Highway
3.8 mi · 5 min · North-South Arterial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
631 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
67 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Court Street
1616 ft · 56 sec · Court Street
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
767 ft · 25 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn left 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 Union 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.
Nelson Street
Continue on Nelson Street
19.8 mi · 00h 30m
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 Union 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 Union to Utica?
The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Union and 23.1 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.21 one way or $14.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Union and Partly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Madison
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 Madison.
Union Station
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Utica. Straight-line distance: 36.79 mi (59.21 km).
#1 Union
Town in Broome County, New York, United States
| Population | 52,262 |
| Coordinates | 42.8678400, -75.8871400 |
| Altitude | 383 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $7.21 | $14.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $10.54 | $21.09 |
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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