How far is Utica, NY from Union, NY?
The driving distance from Utica, NY to Union, NY is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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 01h 12m.
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.
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Utica and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utica and Union.
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Start on Washington Lane
19 m · 7 sec · Washington Lane
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
767 ft · 21 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1844 ft · 57 sec · Court Street
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Turn slight left
614 ft · 17 sec
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Take the ramp straight
844 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Arterial Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · North-South Arterial Highway
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Continue on North-South Arterial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · North-South Arterial Highway
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Turn left onto Clinton Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Clinton Road
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Continue on Utica Street
2 mi · 4 min · Utica Street
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Continue on East Park Row
151 m · 9 sec · East Park Row
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Continue on South Park Row
82 m · 7 sec · South Park Row
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Continue on College Street
734 ft · 17 sec · College Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
570 ft · 16 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Meadow Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Meadow Street
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Continue on State Highway 12B
863 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 12B
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Continue on Dwight Avenue
7.8 mi · 12 min · Dwight Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1873 ft · 37 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Madison Street
3063 ft · 52 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on State Route 12B
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 12B
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Continue on State Route 12B
3 mi · 5 min · State Route 12B
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn straight
15 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Forman Street
901 ft · 28 sec · Forman Street
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Continue on Rippleton Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Rippleton Road
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Turn right onto Delphi Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Delphi Road
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Turn left onto Kiley Road
22 m · 3 sec · Kiley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kiley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Utica and Union.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
15 mi · 00h 23m
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 Sunny near Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Utica to Union?
The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Utica and 23.1 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.21 one way or $14.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Utica and Mostly Sunny near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Madison
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 Madison.
Union Station
Rome station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Union. Straight-line distance: 36.79 mi (59.21 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 Union
Town in Broome County, New York, United States
| Population | 52,262 |
| Coordinates | 42.8678400, -75.8871400 |
| Altitude | 383 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union (-75.88714, 42.86784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $7.21 | $14.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $10.54 | $21.09 |
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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