Trip from Greece, NY to Clay, NY

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Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

96.7 mi

156 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 54m ★

6 AM

2h 3m

8 AM

2h 20m

10 AM

2h 9m

12 PM

2h 7m

3 PM

2h 10m

5 PM

2h 19m

8 PM

1h 57m

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

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Greece, NY

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Clay, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greece, NY to Clay, NY covers 96.7 miles and takes about 2h 2m 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, Eastern Expressway, West Ridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.5 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.92 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

48.3 miles from Greece, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 2m drive with frequent turns across 96.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 21 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 64.5 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 0.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 96.7 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 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

At end of road, turn left

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

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...

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

88.1 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward CR 57: Liverpool, Syracuse

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 38 Toward CR 57: Liverpool, Syracuse

88.8 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | CR 57 / Oswego Road

At end of road, turn left onto CR 57 / Oswego Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Greece, NY and Clay, NY, road signs point toward Rochester, Cr 57: Liverpool and Syracuse.

Rochester

11.6 mi in | ~16m

Cr 57: Liverpool

88.1 mi in | ~1h 46m

Syracuse

88.1 mi in | ~1h 46m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New York State Thruway	64.5 mi	1h 14m
Eastern Expressway	10.8 mi	13m
West Ridge Road	4.1 mi	6m
Keeler Street Expressway	3.4 mi	4m
Outer Loop	3.3 mi	4m
Morgan Road	3.2 mi	7m
State Route 31	2.3 mi	2m
Oswego Road	1.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 64.5 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

258 ft · 18 sec · this road

Turn slight left

104 ft · 14 sec

At end of road, turn left

377 ft · 28 sec

At end of road, turn sharp right onto NY 104

0.2 mi · 30 sec · West Ridge Road

Continue on NY 104

4.0 mi · 5 min · West Ridge Road

Continue on NY 104

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge

Continue on NY 104

3.4 mi · 4 min · Keeler Street Expressway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Toward NY 590 South: Downtown Rochester

Merge onto NY 590

3.3 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 490 East: Victor Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 490

11 mi · 13 min · Eastern Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 90 East: Albany

Merge onto I 90

64 mi · 1 hr 14 min · New York State Thruway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 38 Toward CR 57: Liverpool, Syracuse Use the slight right lane.

At end of road, turn left onto CR 57

1.2 mi · 2 min · Oswego Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto John Glenn Boulevard

1.1 mi · 1 min · John Glenn Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Buckley Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Buckley Road

Turn left onto Morgan Road

3.2 mi · 7 min · Morgan Road

Turn right onto NY 31

2.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 31

Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

NY 31

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 48.3 miles from Greece, NY, or about 1h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.5 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 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48.3 miles or 1h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 36m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Greece, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Greece, NY

This is one driving day of about 96.7 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greece, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 64.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.3 mi from Greece, NY · 1h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Victor, NY

48 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

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.3 miles from Greece, 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 64.5 miles.

Arriving in Clay, NY

The final approach into Clay, 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 Clay, 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

$15.92 one way

$31.83 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$17.21	$34.42
premium	$4.92	$18.74	$37.48
diesel	$5.61	$21.35	$42.70

Estimated Tolls: $3.22

New York State Thruway (64.5 mi) $3.22

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

$16

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29	$10.15	$4.64
Efficient EV	24.2	$8.46	$3.87
EV Truck/SUV	38.7	$13.54	$6.19

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Greece, NY

Morning in Greece on Wednesday

Local time

6:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 1 to 6 mph 31% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:13PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Clay, NY

Morning in Clay on Wednesday

Local time

6:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2h 2m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Clay, NY covers 96.7 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 48.3 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 $15.92 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.

Between Greece, NY and Clay, NY, road signs point toward Rochester, Cr 57: Liverpool and Syracuse.

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