How far is Utica, NY from Fayetteville, NY?
The driving distance from Utica, NY to Fayetteville, NY is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
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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 01h 05m.
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.
Town in Oneida County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Utica and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utica and Fayetteville.
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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
28.4 mi · 33 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Canastota, Chittenango
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
107 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto North Peterboro Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Peterboro Street
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Turn right onto Seneca Turnpike
2.7 mi · 4 min · Seneca Turnpike
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Continue on State Route 5
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 5
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Continue on East Genesee Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Genesee Street
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Continue on Tuscarora Road
2.2 mi · 6 min · Tuscarora Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 5
1579 ft · 25 sec · State Route 5
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Continue on Genesee Turnpike
4 mi · 6 min · Genesee Turnpike
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Continue on East Genesee Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Genesee Street
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Turn left onto South Manlius Street
27 m · 3 sec · South Manlius Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Manlius Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Utica and Fayetteville.
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
28.4 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Utica and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Utica to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Utica and 23.1 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.25 one way or $14.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Utica and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Verona
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 Verona.
Rome station
Union Station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 39.26 mi (63.19 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 Fayetteville
Village in Onondaga County, New York
| Population | 4,028 |
| Coordinates | 43.0297900, -76.0043600 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fayetteville (-76.00436, 43.02979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $7.25 | $14.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $8.77 | $17.55 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
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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