How far is Utica, NY from Mount Pleasant, NY?
The driving distance from Utica, NY to Mount Pleasant, NY is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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.
City in Madison County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Utica and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utica and Mount Pleasant.
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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
43.5 mi · 50 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 481: Syracuse, Oswego
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 481 North: Oswego, Watertown
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
13.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 264: Phoenix, Mexico
1479 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 264
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Route 264
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Turn left onto State Route 49
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Route 49
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 3
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 3
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto County Route 45
1.7 mi · 4 min · County Route 45
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Continue on Mount Pleasant-Palermo
1052 ft · 29 sec · Mount Pleasant-Palermo
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Pleasant-Palermo
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Utica and Mount Pleasant.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
43.5 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Utica and Partly Sunny near Mount Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Utica to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Chittenango is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Utica and 39.3 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61 miles (98.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.32 one way or $24.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Utica and Partly Sunny near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Chittenango
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Town hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chittenango.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 60.94 mi (98.07 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 Mount Pleasant
Town in Westchester county, New York, USA
| Population | 44,542 |
| Coordinates | 43.3870100, -76.3779900 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Pleasant (-76.37799, 43.38701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $14.91 | $29.82 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $18.03 | $36.06 |
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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