How far is Utica, NY from Cheektowaga, NY?
The driving distance from Utica, NY to Cheektowaga, NY is about 194 miles (312.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Utica and Cheektowaga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utica and Cheektowaga.
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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
190.2 mi · 3 hr 41 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Walden Avenue East, Cheektowaga
1497 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on Walden Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Walden Avenue
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Turn right onto Union Road
1525 ft · 33 sec · Union Road
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Take the exit slight right
134 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
136 m · 33 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Utica and Cheektowaga.
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
190 mi · 03h 41m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Utica and Mostly Cloudy near Cheektowaga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Utica to Cheektowaga?
The road trip is about 194 miles (312.2 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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 96.7 miles from Utica and 97.2 miles from Cheektowaga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.5 miles (287.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 9:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.42 one way or $60.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Utica and Mostly Cloudy near Cheektowaga.
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.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Cheektowaga. Straight-line distance: 178.48 mi (287.24 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 Cheektowaga
Town in Erie County, New York, United States
| Population | 85,452 |
| Coordinates | 42.9033900, -78.7547500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheektowaga (-78.75475, 42.90339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $30.42 | $60.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $34.08 | $68.15 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $36.81 | $73.63 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $44.52 | $89.04 |
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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