Origin
Freeport, NY
Afternoon in Freeport on Monday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Freeport, NY to Utica, NY
Drive Time
4h 28m
Distance
269.5 mi
434 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 15m
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6 AM
4h 28m
8 AM
4h 55m
10 AM
4h 37m
12 PM
4h 35m
3 PM
4h 39m
5 PM
4h 54m
8 PM
4h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freeport, NY
Mel Audelo
Utica, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Freeport, NY to Utica, NY covers 269.5 miles and takes about 4h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Henry Street, Sunrise Highway, South Central Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
134.7 miles from Freeport, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 28m drive with frequent turns across 269.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Henry Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Freeport, NY to Utica, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunrise Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Merrick Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Merrick Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brookville Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belt Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cross Island Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Henry Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freeport, NY and Utica, NY.
1
Start on the route
213 ft
·
18 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Henry Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Henry Street
3
Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Sunrise Highway
4
Turn right onto South Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Central Avenue
5
Turn left onto West Merrick Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Merrick Road
6
Continue on Merrick Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Merrick Boulevard
7
Turn sharp right onto Brookville Boulevard
463 ft
·
22 sec
·
Brookville Boulevard
8
Take the ramp left
322 ft
·
8 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Belt Parkway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
318 ft
·
9 sec
·
NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
12
Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
13
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
14
Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West
266 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hempstead Avenue West
15
Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
16
Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue
102 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hempstead Avenue
17
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
18
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
19
Turn right onto 212th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
212th Street
20
Continue on Clearview Expressway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
21
Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
22
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
23
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
24
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
25
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
26
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
27
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
28
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
30
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4 West: Paramus
31
Merge slight right
6.7 mi
·
9 min
32
Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
33
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Mahwah
34
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
4 min
35
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
9 min
36
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
37
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
4 min
38
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
39
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
118 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
·
I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
40
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
85 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
New York State Thruway
41
Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
42
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
43
Keep slight right
157 ft
·
4 sec
44
Turn slight right onto North Genesee Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Genesee Street
45
Continue on Genesee Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Genesee Street
46
Turn right onto Washington Lane
62 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Lane
47
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 134.7 miles from Freeport, NY, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.7 miles or 2h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Utica, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Freeport, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Freeport, NY
This is one driving day of about 269.5 miles and 4h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Freeport, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 134.7 mi from Freeport, NY · 2h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
135 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 134.7 miles from Freeport, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Utica, NY
The final approach into Utica, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Utica, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.87 one way
$87.75 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $47.54 | $95.09 |
| premium | $4.88 | $51.81 | $103.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $59.87 | $119.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.9 | 0 | $28.30 | $12.94 |
| Efficient EV | 67.4 | 0 | $23.58 | $10.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.8 | 1 | $37.73 | $17.25 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Utica, NY
Afternoon in Utica on Monday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
40°F
Ramapo, NY
135 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 28m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Freeport, NY to Utica, NY covers 269.5 miles and takes about 4h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Henry Street, Sunrise Highway, South Central Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 134.7 miles from Freeport, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Freeport, NY to Utica, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Freeport, NY to Utica, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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