How far is Utica, NY from New City, NY?
The driving distance from Utica, NY to New City, NY is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Albany 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 New City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utica and New City.
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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 right to continue on I 90 East
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
103.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
46 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 17 South, NY 32 North: Woodbury, Harriman
750 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 South: Harriman
92 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Averell Avenue
1613 ft · 48 sec · Averell Avenue
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Turn left onto US 6 East: Palisades Interstate Parkway, Bear Mountain, West Point
1855 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
105 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway South
2854 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 80: New City, New Hempstead
1227 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto New Hempstead Road
2 mi · 5 min · New Hempstead Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
59 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Utica and New City.
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
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
103 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Utica and Sunny near New City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Utica to New City?
The road trip is about 210.8 miles (339.3 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Ravena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from Utica and 105.6 miles from New City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.09 one way or $66.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Utica and Sunny near New City.
Stop Ideas Near Ravena
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 Ravena.
Albany–Rensselaer
Hudson
Schenectady
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utica and New City. Straight-line distance: 149.24 mi (240.18 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 New City
Census designated place in New York
| Population | 33,559 |
| Coordinates | 41.1476000, -73.9893100 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: New City (-73.98931, 41.1476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $33.09 | $66.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $37.07 | $74.13 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $40.04 | $80.08 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $48.43 | $96.85 |
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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