How far is Utica, NY from Vestal, NY?
The driving distance from Utica, NY to Vestal, NY is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Utica and Vestal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utica and Vestal.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · North-South Arterial Highway
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
730 ft · 26 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn right onto New Paris Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · New Paris Road
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Continue on State Highway 12
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on Fountain Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Fountain Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
5.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on Stafford Avenue
2740 ft · 47 sec · Stafford Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street East
1876 ft · 32 sec · Main Street East
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Continue on Sanger Avenue
15.5 mi · 23 min · Sanger Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 12
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on Utica Road
855 ft · 15 sec · Utica Road
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Turn slight left onto North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
10.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
6.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on North Canal Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · North Canal Street
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Continue on State Highway 12
23.6 mi · 27 min · State Highway 12
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Continue on Front Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · Front Street
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Continue on Upper Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Upper Front Street
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Take the exit right
2017 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Corning
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
7.3 mi · 9 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 26 South: Vestal
1150 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight
1540 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight right onto NY 434: Vestal
818 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Vestal Parkway East
2649 ft · 1 min · Vestal Parkway East
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Turn left onto Main Street
86 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
31 m · 5 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Utica and Vestal.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 12
Continue on State Highway 12
23.6 mi · 00h 27m
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 Cloudy near Vestal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Utica to Vestal?
The road trip is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Norwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Utica and 48.3 miles from Vestal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.17 one way or $30.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Utica and Cloudy near Vestal.
Stop Ideas Near Norwich
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 Norwich.
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 Vestal. Straight-line distance: 81.67 mi (131.44 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 Vestal
Town in Broome County, New York, United States
| Population | 28,768 |
| Coordinates | 42.0850700, -76.0538100 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vestal (-76.05381, 42.08507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $16.99 | $33.98 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $18.35 | $36.71 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $22.20 | $44.39 |
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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