How far is Utica, NY from Farmington, NY?

The driving distance from Utica, NY to Farmington, NY is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.76 mi
02h 29m
Flight
106.08 mi
170.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.08 mi
Kilometers
170.72 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.76 mi
Kilometers
194.35 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Fri, Oct 16, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in Utica
Fri, Oct 16, 3:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Utica
2026-10-15T22:56
Arrive Farmington
Fri, Oct 16, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Utica
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Van Buren
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Utica
60.2 mi
01h 14m
To Farmington
60.5 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph E
Destination
49°F
Tonight

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Utica and Farmington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Utica and Farmington.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Lane

    19 m · 10 sec · Washington Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Genesee Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 90

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3041 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    106.9 mi · 2 hr 3 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 21: Manchester, Palmyra

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    154 m · 11 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Route 96

    3260 ft · 55 sec · State Route 96

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Kyte Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Kyte Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Alderman Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Alderman Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Magog Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Magog Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Canandaigua Road

    1836 ft · 50 sec · Canandaigua Road

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 8

    3066 ft · 1 min · County Road 8

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Allen Padgham Road

    2305 ft · 2 min · Allen Padgham Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hook Road

    987 ft · 31 sec · Hook Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    36 m · 5 sec · Church Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Utica and Farmington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
107 mi · 89%
Alderman Road
4.61 mi · 4%
Kyte Road
1.94 mi · 2%
Magog Road
1.82 mi · 2%
Genesee Street
1.32 mi · 1%
NY 21
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

107 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
106.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van Buren
01h 14m from Utica
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Utica and Rain near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Utica to Farmington?

The road trip is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.2 miles from Utica and 60.5 miles from Farmington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.95 one way or $37.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Utica and Rain near Farmington.

Stop Ideas Near Van Buren

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Van Buren and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 8.8 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Buren.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

8 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

13 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

70 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

88 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 106.08 mi (170.72 km).

Utica

#1 Utica

The most populous city in Oneida County, New York.

Population59,253
Coordinates43.1009000, -75.2326600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
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#2 Farmington

Town in New York

Population13,952
Coordinates43.0320100, -77.3322100
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Utica (-75.23266, 43.1009)
End: Farmington (-77.33221, 43.03201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.13 L · about $18.95
Round trip
$37.90
8.52 gal · 32.26 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $18.95 $37.90
Mid-grade $4.98 $21.22 $42.45
Premium $5.38 $22.93 $45.85
Diesel $6.51 $27.73 $55.46

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Utica and Farmington. The current time is 22:56:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.