How far is Wilton, NY from Utica, NY?
The driving distance from Wilton, NY to Utica, NY is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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 50m.
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 Fulton County, 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 Wilton and Utica.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilton and Utica.
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Start on Gansevoort Road
10 m · 6 sec · Gansevoort Road
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Turn left onto Northern Pines Road
602 ft · 16 sec · Northern Pines Road
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Turn right onto Ballard Road
771 ft · 20 sec · Ballard Road
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Turn left onto Saratoga Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Saratoga Road
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Turn right onto Gailor Road
1934 ft · 37 sec · Gailor Road
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Continue on Greenfield Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Greenfield Road
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Continue on Wilton Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Wilton Road
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Continue on South Greenfield Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Greenfield Road
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Turn right onto Russell Road
1859 ft · 40 sec · Russell Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Hyspot Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Hyspot Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Middle Grove Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Middle Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 29
12.8 mi · 18 min · State Highway 29
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vail Mills Round-a-bout
38 m · 8 sec · State Highway 29
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 29
7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 29
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Continue on North East Avenue
1323 ft · 32 sec · North East Avenue
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Turn left onto North East Avenue
2243 ft · 1 min · North East Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 67
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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Turn slight left onto New Turnpike Road
9.6 mi · 14 min · New Turnpike Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mohawk Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mohawk Turnpike
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Continue on East Main Street
2305 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Turn straight onto River Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Mindenville Road
1.1 km · 58 sec · Mindenville Road
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Turn right onto Dutchtown Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Dutchtown Road
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Turn right
1959 ft · 36 sec
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Take the ramp right
2488 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
2469 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
21.6 mi · 25 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
2720 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
48 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Genesee Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Genesee Street
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Continue on Genesee Street
1264 ft · 35 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn right onto Washington Lane
19 m · 3 sec · Washington Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilton and Utica.
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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
21.6 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Wilton and Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilton to Utica?
The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Ephratah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Wilton and 54.6 miles from Utica.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.48 one way or $30.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilton and Mostly Sunny near Utica.
Stop Ideas Near Ephratah
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 Ephratah.
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Union Station
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilton and Utica. Straight-line distance: 75.24 mi (121.08 km).
#1 Wilton
Town in New York
| Population | 16,954 |
| Coordinates | 43.1800700, -73.7442900 |
| Altitude | 106 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Utica
The most populous city in Oneida County, New York.
| Population | 59,253 |
| Coordinates | 43.1009000, -75.2326600 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Lane (-75.232609, 43.100876)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $17.34 | $34.67 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $18.73 | $37.46 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $22.65 | $45.30 |
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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