How far is Uniondale, NY from Utica, NY?

The driving distance from Uniondale, NY to Utica, NY is about 254 miles (408.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186 miles (299.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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
253.99 mi
05h 09m
Flight
186.06 mi
299.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.06 mi
Kilometers
299.43 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.99 mi
Kilometers
408.75 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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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 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Utica
Thu, Oct 15, 8:30 PM EDT
Return by in Uniondale
Fri, Oct 16, 1:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Uniondale
2026-10-15T15:21
Arrive Utica
Thu, Oct 15, 8:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Uniondale
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
Germantown
NY

Town in Columbia County, New York, United States

From Uniondale
126.9 mi
02h 34m
To Utica
127.1 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Uniondale Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Thursday
Using Carle Place as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jerusalem Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greenwich Street

    2691 ft · 1 min · Greenwich Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Front Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Front Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Hempstead Turnpike

    2 mi · 4 min · Hempstead Turnpike

  6. 6

    Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

    2197 ft · 53 sec · New Hyde Park Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Tulip Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Tulip Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Braddock Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Clearview Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

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

  32. 32

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    2720 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  35. 35

    Turn slight right onto North Genesee Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Genesee Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Genesee Street

    1264 ft · 35 sec · Genesee Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Washington Lane

    19 m · 3 sec · Washington Lane

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
118 mi · 46%
New York State Thruway
85.1 mi · 34%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 6%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 3%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 3%
Clearview Expressway
5.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

118 mi · 02h 16m

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
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68 mi
186 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
02h 34m from Uniondale
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Uniondale 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 Uniondale to Utica?

The road trip is about 254 miles (408.7 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Uniondale and 127.1 miles from Utica.

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

The direct path is about 186 miles (299.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 68 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 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.85 one way or $79.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

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

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

RAIL

Hudson

15 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

24 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

48 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

58 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Uniondale and Utica. Straight-line distance: 186.06 mi (299.43 km).

Uniondale

#1 Uniondale

Census designated-place in New York, United States

Population24,759
Coordinates40.7003800, -73.5929100
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Utica

#2 Utica

The most populous city in Oneida County, New York.

Population59,253
Coordinates43.1009000, -75.2326600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Uniondale (-73.59291, 40.70038)
End: Utica (-75.23266, 43.1009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.96 gal
33.93 L · about $39.85
Round trip
$79.71
17.92 gal · 67.86 L
Estimated CO2
79.6 kg one way
Round trip: 159.3 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $39.85 $79.71
Mid-grade $4.98 $44.64 $89.28
Premium $5.38 $48.22 $96.45
Diesel $6.51 $58.32 $116.64

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 Uniondale and Utica. The current time is 15:21:05.

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.