How far is Utica, NY from Queensbury, NY?

The driving distance from Utica, NY to Queensbury, NY is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.87 mi
02h 33m
Flight
83.72 mi
134.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.72 mi
Kilometers
134.74 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.87 mi
Kilometers
186.47 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queensbury
Sun, Jul 26, 4:54 PM EDT
Return by in Utica
Sun, Jul 26, 7:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Utica
2026-07-26T14:20
Arrive Queensbury
Sun, Jul 26, 4:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Utica
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Fort Johnson
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Utica
57.8 mi
01h 16m
To Queensbury
58 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    112 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Church Street

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Church Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 67

    4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  11. 11

    Continue on Amsterdam Road

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West High Street

    1 km · 1 min · West High Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Milton Avenue

    996 ft · 33 sec · Milton Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Malta Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Malta Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US 9

    2271 ft · 35 sec · US 9

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North

    3069 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    22.4 mi · 26 min · Adirondack Northway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 254: Glens Falls

    905 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Aviation Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · Aviation Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Quaker Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Quaker Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Ridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Sunnyside Road East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Sunnyside Road East

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunnyside Road East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
58.7 mi · 51%
Adirondack Northway
22.4 mi · 19%
Amsterdam Road
12.6 mi · 11%
State Highway 67
4.5 mi · 4%
Ridge Road
3.53 mi · 3%
Malta Avenue
3.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

58.7 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
83.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Johnson
01h 16m from Utica
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Utica and Mostly Sunny near Queensbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.9 miles (186.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Fort Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Utica and 58 miles from Queensbury.

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

The direct path is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Utica and Mostly Sunny near Queensbury.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Johnson

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

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

RAIL

Amsterdam station

2 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Schenectady

28 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

37 mi away
26 Station Lane
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

40 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Queensbury. Straight-line distance: 83.72 mi (134.74 km).

Utica

#1 Utica

The most populous city in Oneida County, New York.

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

#2 Queensbury

Town in New York, United States

Population27,273
Coordinates43.3772900, -73.6131700
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Utica (-75.23266, 43.1009)
End: Queensbury (-73.61317, 43.37729)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.48 L · about $16.40
Round trip
$32.79
8.18 gal · 30.96 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $16.40 $32.79
Mid-grade $4.48 $18.33 $36.65
Premium $4.86 $19.88 $39.76
Diesel $4.69 $19.20 $38.40

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 · Jul 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Utica and Queensbury. The current time is 14:20:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.