How far is Utica, NY from Glens Falls, NY?

The driving distance from Utica, NY to Glens Falls, NY is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.77 mi
02h 24m
Flight
81.29 mi
130.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.29 mi
Kilometers
130.83 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.77 mi
Kilometers
175.05 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glens Falls
Thu, Oct 15, 5:42 PM EDT
Return by in Utica
Thu, Oct 15, 8:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Utica
2026-10-15T15:18
Arrive Glens Falls
Thu, Oct 15, 5:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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
Fultonville
NY

Human settlement in Montgomery County, New York, United States of America

From Utica
54.3 mi
01h 12m
To Glens Falls
54.5 mi
01h 12m

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
58°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Utica and Glens Falls.

  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 right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    112 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Church Street

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Church Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 67

    4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  11. 11

    Continue on Amsterdam Road

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West High Street

    1 km · 1 min · West High Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Milton Avenue

    996 ft · 33 sec · Milton Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Malta Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Malta Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US 9

    2271 ft · 35 sec · US 9

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North

    3069 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    20 mi · 23 min · Adirondack Northway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Glens Falls, Corinth

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Broad Street

    1931 ft · 59 sec · Broad Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Hudson Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hudson Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout toward Centennial Circle

    101 m · 19 sec · Centennial Circle

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Centennial Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
58.7 mi · 54%
Adirondack Northway
20.3 mi · 19%
Amsterdam Road
12.6 mi · 12%
State Highway 67
4.5 mi · 4%
Malta Avenue
3.46 mi · 3%
Church Street
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

58.7 mi · 01h 08m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
81.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fultonville
01h 12m from Utica
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Utica and Sunny near Glens Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Utica to Glens Falls?

The road trip is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Fultonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.3 miles from Utica and 54.5 miles from Glens Falls.

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

The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Utica and Sunny near Glens Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Fultonville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fultonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fultonville.

RAIL

Amsterdam station

13 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Schenectady

38 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

48 mi away
26 Station Lane
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

51 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Glens Falls. Straight-line distance: 81.29 mi (130.83 km).

Utica

#1 Utica

The most populous city in Oneida County, New York.

Population59,253
Coordinates43.1009000, -75.2326600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Glens Falls

#2 Glens Falls

City in New York, USA

Population14,167
Coordinates43.3095200, -73.6440100
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Utica (-75.23266, 43.1009)
End: Glens Falls (-73.64401, 43.30952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.53 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.16
7.68 gal · 29.06 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $17.08 $34.16
Mid-grade $4.98 $19.13 $38.26
Premium $5.38 $20.67 $41.33
Diesel $6.51 $24.99 $49.99

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 Glens Falls. The current time is 15:18:54.

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.