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Trip from Utica, NY to Commack, NY

Drive Time

5h 32m

Distance

272.2 mi

438 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

22 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 19m ★
6 AM
5h 32m
8 AM
5h 59m
10 AM
5h 41m
12 PM
5h 39m
3 PM
5h 43m
5 PM
5h 57m
8 PM
5h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Utica, NY, NY

Utica, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown Commack, NY, NY

Commack, NY

Mel Audelo

Trip Overview

The drive from Utica, NY to Commack, NY covers 272.2 miles and takes about 5h 32m 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, Long Island Expressway, NJ 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 201.9 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.31 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

136.1 miles from Utica, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 32m drive with frequent turns across 272.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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 201.9 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 around 85.7 miles in near New York State Thruway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 272.2 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: at 85.7 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 203.9 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 205.3 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
85.7 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | New York State Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
9
203.9 mi into trip | ~3h 57m in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
205.3 mi into trip | ~3h 58m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
234.4 mi into trip | ~4h 39m in | I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
8
242.1 mi into trip | ~4h 49m in

Take the exit toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4E-W Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

Towns Along This Route

Between Utica, NY and Commack, NY, road signs point toward Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Eastern Long Island.

Boston

85.7 mi in | ~1h 40m | via New York State Thruway

Gsp South: Paterson

219.4 mi in | ~4h 17m

Fort Lee

219.4 mi in | ~4h 17m

New York

219.4 mi in | ~4h 17m

Eastern Long Island

242.1 mi in | ~4h 49m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 201.9 mi 3h 53m
Long Island Expressway 24.2 mi 33m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
Clearview Expressway 3.2 mi 3m
Commack Road 2.7 mi 4m
Throgs Neck Bridge 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 201.9 mi, about 3h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Utica, NY and Commack, NY.

1

Start on Washington Lane

63 ft · 10 sec · Washington Lane
2

Turn left onto Genesee Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Genesee Street
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 90
4

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 90 East
5

Merge onto I 90

84 mi · 1 hr 36 min · New York State Thruway
6

Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17
Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
9

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

14 mi · 18 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
12

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4
Use the right lane.
13

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
17

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
19

Continue on I 95; US 1

4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight right at fork onto I 295

2.0 mi · 2 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21

Merge onto I 295

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
22

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Continue on I 295

3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 4E-W Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 4E Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
26

Merge onto I 495

24 mi · 33 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Exit 51 Toward NY 231: Northport, Babylon Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Turn straight onto South Service Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Service Road
29

Continue on L I Exwy Service Road

1.4 mi · 1 min · L I Exwy Service Road
30

Turn left onto CR 4

2.7 mi · 4 min · Commack Road
Use the straight lane.
31

Arrive at destination

CR 4

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 136.1 miles from Utica, NY, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.9 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 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 136.1 miles or 2h 38m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Commack, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Utica, 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 Utica, NY

This is one driving day of about 272.2 miles and 5h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Utica, 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 201.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 136.1 mi from Utica, NY · 2h 38m into the drive

Downtown Ramapo, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

136 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

Schenectady, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 136.1 miles from Utica, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 201.9 miles.

Arriving in Commack, NY

The final approach into Commack, 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 Commack, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 225.3
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 225.3
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 225.3
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 225.3
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 225.3
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 225.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.31 one way

$88.63 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $48.02 $96.04
premium $4.88 $52.33 $104.66
diesel $5.64 $60.47 $120.95

Estimated Tolls: $32.64

George Washington Bridge $16.00
New York State Thruway (201.9 mi) $10.09
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

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

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$102–$127

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 95.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Aldi Yorkville TUL36

Yorkville, NY

RED_E

8 DCFC

North Utica Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Utica, NY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Brown's Ford of Johnstown

Johnstown, NY

FORD_CHARGE

6 DCFC

Schulyer Service Plaza

Frankfort, NY

APPLEGREEN

4 DCFC

Denny's Red Roof Inn (Herkimer, NY)

Herkimer, NY

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Indian Castle Service Area

Little Falls, NY

APPLEGREEN

4 DCFC

Iroquois Travel Plaza

Little Falls, NY

APPLEGREEN

4 DCFC

Mohawk Travel Plaza

Amsterdam, NY

APPLEGREEN

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 APPLEGREEN: 5 EV Connect: 3 RED_E: 1 Blink Network: 1 Tesla: 1 Electrify America: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 AUTEL: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 81.7 1 $28.58 $13.07
Efficient EV 68.1 0 $23.82 $10.89
EV Truck/SUV 108.9 1 $38.11 $17.42

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Utica, NY

Morning in Utica on Monday

Local time

8:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Commack, NY

Morning in Commack on Monday

Local time

8:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

136 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

5h 32m 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 Utica, NY to Commack, NY covers 272.2 miles and takes about 5h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Long Island Expressway, NJ 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.1 miles from Utica, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.31 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 demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 272.2 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: at 85.7 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 203.9 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 205.3 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Utica, NY and Commack, NY, road signs point toward Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Eastern Long Island.

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