Origin
Irondequoit, NY
Morning in Irondequoit on Wednesday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Irondequoit, NY to Utica, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
138.2 mi
222 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
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6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Irondequoit, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Utica, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Irondequoit, NY to Utica, NY covers 138.2 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New York State Thruway, Eastern Expressway, Outer Loop for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 117.6 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.1 miles from Irondequoit, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 44m drive with frequent turns across 138.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 117.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 118 / North Kings Highway.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 138.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 118 / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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CR 118 / North Kings Highway
Turn left onto CR 118 / North Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
8
6.2 mi into trip
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~9m in
Take the exit toward I 490 East, I 490 West: Victor, Downtown Rochester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 490 East, I 490 West: Victor, Downtown...
7
6.4 mi into trip
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~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 490 East: Victor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 490 East: Victor
5
6.9 mi into trip
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~10m in
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I 490 / Eastern Expressway
Merge onto I 490 / Eastern Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
135.9 mi into trip
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~2h 40m in
Take the exit toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 117.6 mi | 2h 15m |
| Eastern Expressway | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| Outer Loop | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Titus Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Genesee Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Genesee Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Kings Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Washington Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 117.6 mi, about 2h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irondequoit, NY and Utica, NY.
1
Start on Cranbrooke Drive
38 ft
·
7 sec
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Cranbrooke Drive
2
Turn left onto CR 118
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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North Kings Highway
3
Turn left onto CR 91
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Titus Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto NY 590
17 ft
·
0 sec
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Outer Loop
5
Continue on NY 590
4.5 mi
·
6 min
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Outer Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward I 490 East, I 490 West: Victor, Downtown Rochester
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 490 East: Victor
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 490
11 mi
·
13 min
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Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
10
Merge onto I 90
118 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
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New York State Thruway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
13
Keep slight right at fork
159 ft
·
3 sec
14
Turn slight right onto North Genesee Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Genesee Street
15
Continue on Genesee Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Genesee Street
16
Turn right onto Washington Lane
63 ft
·
2 sec
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Washington Lane
17
Arrive at destination
Washington Lane
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.1 miles from Irondequoit, NY, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.6 miles.
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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.1 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 14m
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 Irondequoit, 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 Irondequoit, NY
This is one driving day of about 138.2 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Irondequoit, 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.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 117.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.1 mi from Irondequoit, NY · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 69.1 miles from Irondequoit, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.6 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.75 one way
$45.50 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $24.60 | $49.20 |
| premium | $4.92 | $26.79 | $53.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.51 | $61.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.88
New York State Thruway
(117.6 mi)
$5.88
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
$23
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.51 | $6.63 |
| Efficient EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.09 | $5.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.35 | $8.84 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Morning in Utica on Wednesday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 44m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Irondequoit, NY to Utica, NY covers 138.2 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Eastern Expressway, Outer Loop. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.1 miles from Irondequoit, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 138.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 118 / North Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Irondequoit, NY to Utica, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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