How far is Utica, NY from Cohoes, NY?
The driving distance from Utica, NY to Cohoes, NY is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 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.
Human settlement in Mohawk, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Utica and Cohoes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utica and Cohoes.
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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 right to continue on I 90 East
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
6.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 7 East: Troy, Cohoes
2481 ft · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 9R: Latham, Cohoes
773 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
715 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Loudon Road
1217 ft · 26 sec · Loudon Road
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Turn right onto Columbia Street Extension
1.6 mi · 3 min · Columbia Street Extension
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Continue on Columbia Street
1 mi · 3 min · Columbia Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
124 m · 14 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Younglove Avenue
1257 ft · 37 sec · Younglove Avenue
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Turn right onto High Street
124 m · 14 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Ontario Street
1448 ft · 44 sec · Ontario Street
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Turn right onto Mohawk Street
22 m · 2 sec · Mohawk Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mohawk Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Utica and Cohoes.
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
83.7 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Utica and Sunny near Cohoes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Utica to Cohoes?
The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Fonda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Utica and 48.9 miles from Cohoes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.30 one way or $30.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Utica and Sunny near Cohoes.
Stop Ideas Near Fonda
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 Fonda.
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs station
Saratoga Springs, NY
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Cohoes. Straight-line distance: 80.73 mi (129.93 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 Cohoes
City in New York, USA
| Population | 16,583 |
| Coordinates | 42.7742400, -73.7001200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cohoes (-73.70012, 42.77424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $17.14 | $34.28 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $18.51 | $37.03 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $22.39 | $44.78 |
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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