How far is Utica, NY from Wallkill, NY?
The driving distance from Utica, NY to Wallkill, NY is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in New York, United States of America
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 Wallkill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Utica and Wallkill.
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Start on Washington Lane
19 m · 10 sec · Washington Lane
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Genesee Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 90
2037 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
72.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 299: New Paltz, Poughkeepsie
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
114 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1561 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Putt Corners Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Putt Corners Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 32
561 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 32
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Turn right onto Jansen Road
1 mi · 2 min · Jansen Road
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Turn sharp left onto State Highway 208
1900 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 208
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Continue on Route 208
8.8 mi · 13 min · Route 208
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Continue on State Highway 208
1957 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 208
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Continue on North Plank Road
1174 ft · 20 sec · North Plank Road
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Continue on Bonaventure Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Bonaventure Avenue
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Continue on Walkill Avenue
552 ft · 15 sec · Walkill Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walkill Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Utica and Wallkill.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
83.7 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Utica and Sunny near Wallkill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Utica to Wallkill?
The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Westmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Utica and 86.7 miles from Wallkill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.18 one way or $54.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Utica and Sunny near Wallkill.
Stop Ideas Near Westmere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Albany City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westmere.
Albany–Rensselaer
Schenectady
Amsterdam station
Saratoga Springs, NY
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Utica and Wallkill. Straight-line distance: 116.36 mi (187.26 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 Wallkill
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
| Population | 29,331 |
| Coordinates | 41.6056500, -74.1840400 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wallkill (-74.18404, 41.60565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $27.18 | $54.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $30.44 | $60.88 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $32.88 | $65.77 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $39.77 | $79.54 |
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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