Origin
Southold, NY
Evening in Southold on Sunday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southold, NY to Utica, NY
Drive Time
5h 37m
Distance
331.5 mi
534 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 24m
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6 AM
5h 37m
8 AM
6h 4m
10 AM
5h 47m
12 PM
5h 44m
3 PM
5h 48m
5 PM
6h 3m
8 PM
5h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Utica, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Southold, NY to Utica, NY covers 331.5 miles and takes about 5h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Middle Road, Sound Avenue, Northville Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.97 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
165.8 miles from Southold, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 37m drive with frequent turns across 331.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Middle Road 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 5h 37m 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 Southold, NY to Utica, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sound Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northville Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Roanoke Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Railroad Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Griffing Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Court Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Center Drive Spur | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Middle Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southold, NY and Utica, NY.
1
Start on Youngs Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Youngs Avenue
2
Turn left onto Middle Road
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Middle Road
3
Continue on Sound Avenue
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Sound Avenue
4
Turn left onto Northville Turnpike
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Northville Turnpike
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Roanoke Avenue
138 ft
·
13 sec
·
Roanoke Avenue
6
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
7
Turn left onto Griffing Avenue
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Griffing Avenue
8
Turn right onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Court Street
9
Continue on Center Drive Spur
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Center Drive Spur
10
Merge slight left onto Nugent Drive
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Nugent Drive
11
Continue on Edwards Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Edwards Avenue
12
Turn left onto I 495 West: New York
292 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 495 West: New York
13
Continue on I 495 West: New York
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 495 West: New York
14
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
55 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Long Island Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
16
Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
17
Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
19
Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
20
Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
21
Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
22
Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
23
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
24
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
25
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
26
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
28
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4 West: Paramus
29
Merge slight right
6.7 mi
·
9 min
30
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
31
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Mahwah
32
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
4 min
33
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
9 min
34
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
35
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
4 min
36
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
37
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
38
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
85 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
New York State Thruway
39
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
40
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
41
Keep slight right
157 ft
·
4 sec
42
Turn slight right onto North Genesee Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Genesee Street
43
Continue on Genesee Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Genesee Street
44
Turn right onto Washington Lane
62 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Lane
45
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 165.8 miles from Southold, NY, or about 2h 48m 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.8 miles or 2h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 36m
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 Southold, 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 Southold, NY
This is one driving day of about 331.5 miles and 5h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Southold, 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 165.8 mi from Southold, NY · 2h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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 165.8 miles from Southold, 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
$53.97 one way
$107.93 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $58.48 | $116.96 |
| premium | $4.88 | $63.73 | $127.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.65 | $147.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $29.10
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
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
$54
Tolls
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$108–$133
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.5 | 1 | $34.81 | $15.91 |
| Efficient EV | 82.9 | 0 | $29.01 | $13.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.6 | 1 | $46.41 | $21.22 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Evening in Utica on Sunday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
166 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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 37m 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 Southold, NY to Utica, NY covers 331.5 miles and takes about 5h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Middle Road, Sound Avenue, Northville Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165.8 miles from Southold, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.97 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 5h 37m 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 Southold, NY to Utica, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Southold, NY to Utica, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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