Origin
Kirkland, NY
Morning in Kirkland on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kirkland, NY to Utica, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.4 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kirkland, NY
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Utica, NY
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Trip Overview
This short 8.4-mile drive from Kirkland to Utica, New York, will only take about 13 minutes to complete, making it an easy addition to any day. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this route is budget-friendly. It's primarily a local drive, suitable for a quick trip rather than an overnight stay. The journey utilizes main roads like Clinton Road and Limberlost Road, with a portion on the North-South Arterial Highway. Given its brevity and the Northeast region's familiarity, this trip offers a straightforward connection between two points in New York.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Arterial Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Clinton Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Limberlost Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Seneca Turnpike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Genesee Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Washington Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Arterial Highway
— 3.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland, NY and Utica, NY.
1
Start on NY 5
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Seneca Turnpike
2
Turn right onto NY 5B
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Limberlost Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5B; NY 12B
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Clinton Road
4
Turn right onto NY 5
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North-South Arterial Highway
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
6
Keep slight right at fork
219 ft
·
6 sec
7
Turn slight right onto Court Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Court Street
8
Turn left onto Genesee Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Genesee Street
9
Turn left onto Washington Lane
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Lane
10
Arrive at destination
Washington Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 5B / Limberlost Road
Turn right onto NY 5B / Limberlost Road
Navigation decision point
3
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 5B; NY 12B / Clinton Road
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5B; NY 12B / Clinton Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Genesee Street
Turn left onto Genesee Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Washington Lane
Turn left onto Washington Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.77 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.50 | $2.99 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this trip, with only 4% of the journey on highways. The longest stretch without a turn is 3.8 miles on the North-South Arterial Highway. This means you'll be navigating a series of intersections and local roads for most of the 13-minute drive. The route's character is defined by frequent changes in direction rather than long, sweeping vistas. It feels more like connecting neighborhoods than traversing open country.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on North-South Arterial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near NY 5B / Limberlost Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (NY 5B / Limberlost Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (NY 5B; NY 12B / Clinton Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Arriving in Utica, NY
Full guide →Founded 1734
Utica is the heart of the Mohawk Valley and the seat of Oneida County in Central New York State. Utica offers the charm of small-city living balanced with the cultural and ethnic diversity of an international urban center. At the foot of the Adirondack Mountains, Utica is a truly scenic city that offers the pleasures of both a rural and urban setting.
Top landmarks
- • Utica Memorial Auditorium — multi-purpose arena
- • Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute — arts center in Utica, New York
- • Union Station — railway station in Utica, New York, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on North-South Arterial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (NY 5B / Limberlost Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (NY 5B; NY 12B / Clinton Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Fort Stanwix National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Utica, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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