How far is Utica, NY from Penfield, NY?
The driving distance from Utica, NY to Penfield, NY is about 131 miles (210.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
Driving Distance
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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 37m.
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.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Utica and Penfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utica and Penfield.
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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
117.8 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester
2126 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Eastern Expressway
7.6 mi · 9 min · Eastern Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 31F: Fairport, East Rochester
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 31F East: Fairport
61 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Fairport Road
1804 ft · 44 sec · Fairport Road
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Linden Avenue
3060 ft · 2 min · East Linden Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Whitney Road
817 ft · 20 sec · Whitney Road
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Continue on Five Mile Line Road
2394 ft · 1 min · Five Mile Line Road
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Turn right onto Penfield Road
37 m · 3 sec · Penfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Utica and Penfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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 Mostly Cloudy near Penfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Utica to Penfield?
The road trip is about 131 miles (210.8 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Jordan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Utica and 65.7 miles from Penfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.55 one way or $41.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Utica and Mostly Cloudy near Penfield.
Stop Ideas Near Jordan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jordan.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Penfield. Straight-line distance: 113.14 mi (182.08 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 Penfield
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 37,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.1303400, -77.4755500 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penfield (-77.47555, 43.13034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $20.55 | $41.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $23.02 | $46.03 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $24.86 | $49.73 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $30.07 | $60.14 |
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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