How far is Utica, NY from Brighton, NY?
The driving distance from Utica, NY to Brighton, NY is about 195.3 miles (314.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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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 Utica and Brighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utica and Brighton.
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Start on Washington Lane
19 m · 10 sec · Washington Lane
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Genesee Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 90
2037 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
3041 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
187.1 mi · 3 hr 36 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
2277 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Youngmann Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 263 North: Millersport Highway North
1869 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Millersport Highway
967 ft · 26 sec · Millersport Highway
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Turn left onto Flint Road
1262 ft · 46 sec · Flint Road
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Turn left onto Maple Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Maple Road
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Continue on Brighton Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Brighton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brighton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Utica and Brighton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
187 mi · 03h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Utica and Mostly Cloudy near Brighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Utica to Brighton?
The road trip is about 195.3 miles (314.3 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Phelps is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Utica and 97.9 miles from Brighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.65 one way or $61.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Utica and Mostly Cloudy near Brighton.
Stop Ideas Near Phelps
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 Phelps.
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William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Brighton. Straight-line distance: 182.14 mi (293.13 km).
#1 Utica
The most populous city in Oneida County, New York.
| Population | 59,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.1009000, -75.2326600 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brighton
Town in Monroe County, New York, USA
| Population | 35,776 |
| Coordinates | 42.9911700, -78.8369800 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brighton (-78.83698, 42.99117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $30.65 | $61.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $34.33 | $68.65 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $37.08 | $74.16 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $44.85 | $89.69 |
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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