Ithaca to Utica: Road Trip Guide & Distance

78.8 miles 126.8 km · straight line
98.5 miles estimated 158.5 km · driving distance
1h 59min estimated drive time
$9 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Ithaca from Utica?

The distance from Ithaca to Utica is 78.8 miles (126.8 km) as the crow flies. Utica is located NE of Ithaca. By car, the driving distance is approximately 98.5 miles, taking about 1h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ithaca and Utica. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ithaca to Utica

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 59min $9 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 23min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 53min $12–$34* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ithaca & Utica

Quick Facts

Ithaca
42.44°N, 76.50°W
America/New_York
124m elevation
Utica
43.10°N, 75.23°W
America/New_York
139m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 316 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients