How far is Utica, NY from Spring Valley, NY?

The driving distance from Utica, NY to Spring Valley, NY is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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
214.12 mi
04h 17m
Flight
151.4 mi
243.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.4 mi
Kilometers
243.65 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.12 mi
Kilometers
344.59 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 10:49 PM EDT
Return by in Utica
Fri, Oct 16, 3:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Utica
2026-10-15T18:32
Arrive Spring Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 10:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
8:26 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
New Baltimore
NY

Human settlement in Greene County, New York, United States of America

From Utica
106.9 mi
02h 08m
To Spring Valley
107.2 mi
02h 08m

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
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Utica and Spring Valley.

  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

    88.8 mi · 1 hr 42 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 17K, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh, Stewart Airport

    1.1 km · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    148 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Danbury

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Poughkeepsie, Peekskill

    1546 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 South: Peekskill

    105 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle

    61 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Peekskill

    828 ft · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    11.9 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
172 mi · 81%
US 9 South
16.9 mi · 8%
Peekskill
12 mi · 6%
I 84 East
9.58 mi · 4%
Genesee Street
1.32 mi · 1%
I 84
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

88.8 mi · 01h 42m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.7 mi
151.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Baltimore
02h 08m from Utica
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Utica and Sunny near Spring Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Utica to Spring Valley?

The road trip is about 214.1 miles (344.6 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

New Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.9 miles from Utica and 107.2 miles from Spring Valley.

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

The direct path is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.7 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 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.63 one way or $67.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Baltimore

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

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

RAIL

Hudson

21 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

22 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

43 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

44 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 151.4 mi (243.65 km).

Utica

#1 Utica

The most populous city in Oneida County, New York.

Population59,253
Coordinates43.1009000, -75.2326600
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Spring Valley

#2 Spring Valley

Village in New York, United States

Population32,258
Coordinates41.1687100, -73.8387500
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Utica (-75.23266, 43.1009)
End: Spring Valley (-73.83875, 41.16871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.56 gal
28.6 L · about $33.63
Round trip
$67.25
15.12 gal · 57.2 L
Estimated CO2
67.2 kg one way
Round trip: 134.4 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $33.63 $67.25
Mid-grade $4.98 $37.66 $75.33
Premium $5.38 $40.69 $81.38
Diesel $6.51 $49.21 $98.42

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 Spring Valley. The current time is 18:32:35.

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.