How far is Utica, NY from Scarsdale, NY?

The driving distance from Utica, NY to Scarsdale, NY is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.58 mi
04h 33m
Flight
162.74 mi
261.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.74 mi
Kilometers
261.91 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.58 mi
Kilometers
369.47 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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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 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scarsdale
Fri, Oct 16, 12:12 AM EDT
Return by in Utica
Fri, Oct 16, 4:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Utica
2026-10-15T19:39
Arrive Scarsdale
Fri, Oct 16, 12:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 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
Coxsackie
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Utica
114.6 mi
02h 16m
To Scarsdale
115 mi
02h 16m

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
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

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

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    19.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Westchester Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Cross Westchester Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 100 South, NY 119 East: White Plains

    2634 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Tarrytown Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Tarrytown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    996 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Lexington Avenue

    2387 ft · 56 sec · South Lexington Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Post Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Post Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Post Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
221 mi · 96%
Cross Westchester Expressway
3.14 mi · 1%
West Post Road
1.6 mi · 1%
Genesee Street
1.32 mi · 1%
Tarrytown Road
0.73 mi
NY 100 South
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on 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
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.9 mi
162.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coxsackie
02h 16m from Utica
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Utica and Sunny near Scarsdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Coxsackie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Utica and 115 miles from Scarsdale.

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

The direct path is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.9 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 7:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.03 one way or $72.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coxsackie

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

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

RAIL

Hudson

11 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

33 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

46 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

49 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Scarsdale. Straight-line distance: 162.74 mi (261.91 km).

Utica

#1 Utica

The most populous city in Oneida County, New York.

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

#2 Scarsdale

Town and village in Westchester County, New York, United States

Population17,785
Coordinates41.0051000, -73.7845800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Utica (-75.23266, 43.1009)
End: Scarsdale (-73.78458, 41.0051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.67 L · about $36.03
Round trip
$72.06
16.2 gal · 61.34 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $36.03 $72.06
Mid-grade $4.98 $40.35 $80.71
Premium $5.38 $43.59 $87.19
Diesel $6.51 $52.72 $105.45

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 Scarsdale. The current time is 19:39:09.

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.