How far is Utica, NY from Lockport, NY?

The driving distance from Utica, NY to Lockport, NY is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
195.6 mi
03h 59m
Flight
174.39 mi
280.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.39 mi
Kilometers
280.65 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.6 mi
Kilometers
314.79 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 8:21 PM EDT
Return by in Utica
Fri, Oct 16, 12:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Utica
2026-10-15T16:21
Arrive Lockport
Thu, Oct 15, 8:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Utica
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Phelps
NY

Town in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, USA

From Utica
97.6 mi
01h 59m
To Lockport
98.1 mi
01h 59m

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
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester

    2126 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Eastern Expressway

    15.3 mi · 20 min · Eastern Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Western Expressway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Western Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport

    2491 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Brockport-Spencerport Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Fourth Section Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Fourth Section Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Redman Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Redman Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · West Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Brockport-Holley Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Brockport-Holley Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Street

    2674 ft · 1 min · State Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    116 m · 5 sec · Mechanic Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Public Square

    125 m · 6 sec · Public Square

  19. 19

    Continue on Wright Street

    539 ft · 7 sec · Wright Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Albion Street

    2823 ft · 37 sec · West Albion Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Holley Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Holley Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto State Route 31

    1448 ft · 19 sec · State Route 31

  23. 23

    Continue on Fancher Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Fancher Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto State Route 31

    3.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 31

  25. 25

    Continue on East Avenue

    2.2 mi · 2 min · East Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on State Route 31

    7.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 31

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Million Dollar Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Million Dollar Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on East Center Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Center Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Salt Works Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Salt Works Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Maple Ridge Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Maple Ridge Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Rochester Road

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Rochester Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Chestnut Ridge Road

  34. 34

    Continue on East Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Main Street

    1161 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn sharp right onto Market Street

    15 m · 1 sec · Market Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
118 mi · 60%
Eastern Expressway
15.3 mi · 8%
State Route 31
11.2 mi · 6%
Rochester Road
8.4 mi · 4%
NY 531 West
7.99 mi · 4%
Western Expressway
4.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
174.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phelps
01h 59m from Utica
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Utica and Mostly Cloudy near Lockport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Phelps is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Utica and 98.1 miles from Lockport.

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

The direct path is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.69 one way or $61.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Utica and Mostly Cloudy near Lockport.

Stop Ideas Near Phelps

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Phelps, 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 Phelps.

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

50 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

70 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

75 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 174.39 mi (280.65 km).

Utica

#1 Utica

The most populous city in Oneida County, New York.

Population59,253
Coordinates43.1009000, -75.2326600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Lockport

#2 Lockport

Town in Niagara County, New York, United States

Population19,834
Coordinates43.1706100, -78.6903100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Utica (-75.23266, 43.1009)
End: Lockport (-78.69031, 43.17061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.9 gal
26.13 L · about $30.69
Round trip
$61.38
13.8 gal · 52.26 L
Estimated CO2
61.3 kg one way
Round trip: 122.6 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $30.69 $61.38
Mid-grade $4.98 $34.38 $68.75
Premium $5.38 $37.14 $74.27
Diesel $6.51 $44.91 $89.82

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 Lockport. The current time is 16:21:42.

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.