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Trip from Greece, NY to Canandaigua, NY

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

50m

Distance

37.6 mi

61 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m

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

town in Monroe County, New York, United States

Greece, NY

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Downtown Canandaigua, NY, NY

Canandaigua, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greece, NY to Canandaigua, NY covers 37.6 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Eastern Expressway, Rochester Road, West Ridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on Eastern Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Greece, NY to Canandaigua, NY covers 37.6 miles and takes about 50m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Eastern Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 37.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (NY 104 / West Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (NY 590 / Outer Loop): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

At end of road, turn left

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~1m in | NY 104 / West Ridge Road

At end of road, turn sharp right onto NY 104 / West Ridge Road

Navigation decision point

5
8.3 mi into trip | ~12m in | NY 590 / Outer Loop

Merge onto NY 590 / Outer Loop

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.6 mi into trip | ~16m 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
11.8 mi into trip | ~17m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Greece, NY to Canandaigua, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Rochester along the way.

Rochester

11.6 mi in | ~16m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Eastern Expressway 10.8 mi 13m
Rochester Road 6.9 mi 8m
West Ridge Road 4.1 mi 6m
Keeler Street Expressway 3.4 mi 4m
New York State Thruway 3.3 mi 3m
Outer Loop 3.3 mi 4m
North Main Street 1.6 mi 1m
Bristol Street 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Eastern Expressway — 10.8 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greece, NY and Canandaigua, NY.

1

Start on this road

258 ft · 18 sec · this road
2

Turn slight left

104 ft · 14 sec
3

At end of road, turn left

377 ft · 28 sec
4

At end of road, turn sharp right onto NY 104

0.2 mi · 30 sec · West Ridge Road
5

Continue on NY 104

4.0 mi · 5 min · West Ridge Road
6

Continue on NY 104

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
7

Continue on NY 104

3.4 mi · 4 min · Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Toward NY 590 South: Downtown Rochester
9

Merge onto NY 590

3.3 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

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.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 490 East: Victor Use the slight left lane.
12

Merge onto I 490

11 mi · 13 min · Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
14

Merge onto I 90

3.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
15

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 44 Toward NY 332: Canandaigua
16

Continue on NY 332

6.9 mi · 8 min · Rochester Road
17

Continue on NY 332

1.6 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
18

Turn right onto Bristol Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Bristol Street
19

Turn left onto West Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · West Street
20

Turn left onto Parrish Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Parrish Street
21

Turn right

350 ft · 27 sec
22

At end of road, turn right

166 ft · 12 sec
23

Turn right

41 ft · 2 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.8 mi from Greece, NY · 26m into the drive

city of Brighton & Hove, in East Sussex, England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brighton, NY

19 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

Shortsville, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Rochester, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Greece, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Canandaigua, NY

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Canandaigua, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.19 one way

$12.38 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $6.69 $13.39
premium $4.92 $7.29 $14.58
diesel $5.61 $8.30 $16.60

Estimated Tolls: $0.17

New York State Thruway (3.3 mi) $0.17

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$0

Total

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.3 0 $3.95 $1.80
Efficient EV 9.4 0 $3.29 $1.50
EV Truck/SUV 15 0 $5.26 $2.41

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Greece, NY

Late night in Greece on Friday

Local time

3:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Canandaigua, NY

Late night in Canandaigua on Friday

Local time

3:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Brighton, NY

19 mi in

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

50m 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 Greece, NY to Canandaigua, NY covers 37.6 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Eastern Expressway, Rochester Road, West Ridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.8 miles from Greece, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.19 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.

This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 37.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (NY 104 / West Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (NY 590 / Outer Loop): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Greece, NY to Canandaigua, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Rochester along the way.

Data sources

The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.

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