How far is Utica, NY from Elmira, NY?
The driving distance from Utica, NY to Elmira, NY is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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
Driving Distance
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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 03h 05m.
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 Onondaga County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Utica and Elmira.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utica and Elmira.
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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
43.5 mi · 50 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 481 South: Syracuse, Fairgrounds, Binghamton
2580 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Brighton Avenue
62 m · 5 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Glen Avenue
35 m · 2 sec · East Glen Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Glen Avenue
811 ft · 21 sec · East Glen Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1774 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1047 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
26.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, NY 41, NY 281: Homer, Cortland, Ithaca
1917 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
2837 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Homer Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Homer Road
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Continue on West Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · West Road
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Merge slight left onto NY13
3.4 mi · 5 min · NY13
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Continue on Cortland Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Cortland Road
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Continue on North Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Dryden Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Dryden Road
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Continue on Dryden Road
3.9 mi · 8 min · Dryden Road
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Continue on Dryden Road
867 ft · 17 sec · Dryden Road
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Continue on Ithaca Road
1816 ft · 31 sec · Ithaca Road
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Turn right onto Mitchell Street
1208 ft · 23 sec · Mitchell Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East State Street
2261 ft · 32 sec · East State Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East State Street
575 ft · 27 sec · East State Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Aurora Street
783 ft · 23 sec · South Aurora Street
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Turn right onto East Clinton Street
1173 ft · 31 sec · East Clinton Street
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Turn left onto South Cayuga Street
826 ft · 23 sec · South Cayuga Street
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Turn slight right onto West Spencer Street
1257 ft · 35 sec · West Spencer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Elmira Road
40 m · 4 sec · Elmira Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Elmira Road
2132 ft · 1 min · Elmira Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elmira Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · Elmira Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Elmira Road
37 m · 2 sec · Elmira Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Elmira Road
6.6 mi · 8 min · Elmira Road
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Continue on State Highway 13
8.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Old Sullivanville Road
2 mi · 2 min · Old Sullivanville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
30 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1115 ft · 14 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 352: Elmira, Jerusalem Hill
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
44 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto East Church Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Utica and Elmira.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
43.5 mi · 00h 50m
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 Sunny near Elmira.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Utica to Elmira?
The road trip is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Tully is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Utica and 70.4 miles from Elmira.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.06 one way or $44.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Utica and Mostly Sunny near Elmira.
Stop Ideas Near Tully
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 Tully.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Elmira. Straight-line distance: 106.29 mi (171.06 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 Elmira
City in Chemung County, New York, USA
| Population | 27,045 |
| Coordinates | 42.0898000, -76.8077300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elmira (-76.80773, 42.0898)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $24.71 | $49.42 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $26.69 | $53.39 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $32.28 | $64.57 |
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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