How far is Utica, NY from Kirkland, NY?
The driving distance from Utica, NY to Kirkland, NY is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Oneida County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Utica and Kirkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utica and Kirkland.
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Start on Washington Lane
19 m · 7 sec · Washington Lane
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
767 ft · 21 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1844 ft · 57 sec · Court Street
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Turn slight left
614 ft · 17 sec
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Take the ramp straight
844 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Arterial Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · North-South Arterial Highway
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Continue on North-South Arterial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · North-South Arterial Highway
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Turn left onto Clinton Road
2 mi · 4 min · Clinton Road
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Turn right onto Limberlost Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Limberlost Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Seneca Turnpike
1959 ft · 39 sec · Seneca Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seneca Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Utica and Kirkland.
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.
North-South Arterial Highway
Merge slight left onto North-South Arterial Highway
2.78 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Utica and Partly Sunny near Kirkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Utica to Kirkland?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Utica and 4.2 miles from Kirkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Utica and Partly Sunny near Kirkland.
Stop Ideas Near New Hartford
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 New Hartford.
Union Station
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 7.76 mi (12.49 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 Kirkland
Town in Oneida County, New York, United States
| Population | 10,027 |
| Coordinates | 43.0778500, -75.3832300 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirkland (-75.38323, 43.07785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
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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