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Trip from Utica, NY to North Bellmore, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 14m

Distance

258.9 mi

417 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 1m ★
6 AM
5h 15m
8 AM
5h 42m
10 AM
5h 24m
12 PM
5h 21m
3 PM
5h 25m
5 PM
5h 40m
8 PM
5h 7m

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

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city in Oneida County, New York, United States

Utica, NY

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Downtown North Bellmore, NY, NY

North Bellmore, NY

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Trip Overview

This 258.9-mile drive from Utica, NY, to North Bellmore, NY, is designed for a single day, taking an estimated 5 hours and 14 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the New York State Thruway, NJ 17, and the Southern State Parkway. With a projected fuel cost of around $43, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast. While it's manageable as a day trip, be prepared for a turn-heavy local drive in its later stages. Plan for one main stop along the way to break up the journey.

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

129.4 miles from Utica, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 201.9 mi 3h 53m
NJ 17 14.1 mi 18m
Southern State Parkway 10.3 mi 14m
NJ 4 6.7 mi 9m
Cross Bronx Expressway 6.6 mi 8m
Clearview Expressway 5 mi 5m
Throgs Neck Bridge 2 mi 3m
I 95 EXPR 1.5 mi 2m
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 North Bellmore, 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

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Continue on NY 24

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
25

At end of road, turn left onto NY 24

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
26

Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
27

Turn right onto 225th Street

228 ft · 9 sec · 225th Street
Use the right lane.
28

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
29

Merge onto CI

1.3 mi · 1 min · Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / straight lanes.
31

Merge onto SO

10 mi · 14 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 25S Toward NY 106 South: Bellmore Use the slight right lane.
33

Turn right onto NY 106

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Newbridge Road
34

Turn left onto NY 105

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Jerusalem Avenue
Use the left lane.
35

Arrive at destination

NY 105

Trip Plan

To maximize your travel time, consider an early morning departure from Utica to avoid potential traffic, particularly as you enter the New York metropolitan area. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 201.9 miles on the New York State Thruway, so plan your first break after this segment. With a total duration of just over five hours and a fuel cost of approximately $43, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, offering flexibility in when you choose to depart and stop. Keep an eye on signage as you transition onto NJ 17 and the Southern State Parkway, as these roads can have frequent exits and local traffic.

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 129.4 miles from Utica, NY, or about 2h 31m 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 57 miles or 1h 7m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 129.4 miles or 2h 31m 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 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Bellmore, 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 258.9 miles and 5h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 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.

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

129 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

Amsterdam, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stockport, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 129.4 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Paramus, New Jersey

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 221.9

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Flushing, New York

1.3 mi

Cafe Tropical Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hackensack, New Jersey

1.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 221.9

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Hackensack, New Jersey

3 mi

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 221.9

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Hainan

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 240.4

Flushing, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19175637223

Visit website

Cafe Tropical Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 221.9

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12018800669

Canali's Italian & American Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 74

Schenectady, New York

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15183555323

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 221.9

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12015602269

Visit website

Cafe Madison

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 92.5

Albany, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+15189351094

Visit website

Tool's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 92.5

Delmar, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15184399111

Visit website

Lima 33 Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 240.4

Little Neck, New York

Hours: 1–9 pm

+17182254949

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 221.9

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 221.9

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 221.9

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 221.9

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 203.4

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Utica, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 74

Rotterdam, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVlink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Utica, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Utica, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 74

Schenectady, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Yorkville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Utica, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

The Stanley Theatre

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Utica, New York

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+13157244000

Visit website

Ready to Golf

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 221.9

River Edge, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+16093887728

Visit website

Shooting Zone

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 221.9

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+12014401329

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving- Paramus

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 221.9

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–8:30 pm

+12017334359

Visit website

Catch Air Paramus

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 221.9

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12016202125

Visit website

Utica Zoo

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Utica, New York

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+13157380472

Visit website

Bowler City

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 221.9

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+12013433545

Visit website

Utica Children's Museum

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Utica, New York

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+13158087529

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 85.7 and 247.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
247.3 mi into trip | ~4h 57m in

Take the exit toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

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 25A Toward Southern State Parkway East, Eastern Lon...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.62 one way

$85.23 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $46.08 $92.16
premium $4.92 $50.18 $100.36
diesel $5.61 $57.16 $114.32

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

$43

Tolls

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$100–$125

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 90.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 77.7 0 $27.18 $12.43
Efficient EV 64.7 0 $22.65 $10.36
EV Truck/SUV 103.6 1 $36.25 $16.57

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Utica, NY

Night in Utica on Saturday

Local time

10:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Bellmore, NY

Night in North Bellmore on Saturday

Local time

10:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Ramapo, NY

129 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

14 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

5h 14m 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.

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...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 232.1
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...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 232.1
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 ~24 min detour Free near mile 232.1
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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 232.1
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...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 232.1
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 ~29 min detour Free near mile 232.1
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Your journey begins with a significant highway stretch, featuring 201.9 miles on the New York State Thruway, making up 19% of the total route. As you progress, the character of the drive shifts. Expect a transition from the faster-paced Thruway to NJ 17 and finally the Southern State Parkway, which signals a more turn-heavy local driving experience. This change in road personality means you'll need to remain adaptable, especially as you approach your destination.

Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 201.9 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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.

Driving Effort 10/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 258.9 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Utica, NY and North Bellmore, NY, road signs point toward Boston, Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Cross Island Parkway South.

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

Cross Island Parkway South

245.8 mi in | ~4h 55m

About the Cities

Starting 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 5h 14m. Total distance: 258.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 201.9 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $32.64 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at North Bellmore, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at North Bellmore, NY before the return drive.

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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