How far is Utica, NY from Clarence, NY?
The driving distance from Utica, NY to Clarence, NY is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
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.
City in Seneca County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Utica and Clarence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utica and Clarence.
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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
168.9 mi · 3 hr 15 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 77: Pembroke, Medina
1.5 km · 3 min
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Continue straight
112 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Alleghany Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Alleghany Road
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Turn right onto Main Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · Main Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Ransom Road
1398 ft · 40 sec · Ransom Road
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Turn left onto Boyd Drive
6 m · 1 sec · Boyd Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boyd Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Utica and Clarence.
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
169 mi · 03h 15m
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 Partly Sunny near Clarence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Utica to Clarence?
The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Utica and 91.7 miles from Clarence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 9:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.73 one way or $57.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Utica and Partly Sunny near Clarence.
Stop Ideas Near Waterloo
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 Waterloo.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Clarence. Straight-line distance: 169.85 mi (273.35 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 Clarence
Town in Erie County, New York, United States
| Population | 33,026 |
| Coordinates | 42.9767300, -78.5919700 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarence (-78.59197, 42.97673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $28.73 | $57.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $32.18 | $64.37 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $34.77 | $69.54 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $42.05 | $84.10 |
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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