Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Syracuse, New York
Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm
+13154358511
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 52m
Distance
184.4 mi
297 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
47 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greece, NY
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Hyde Park, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Greece, NY to Hyde Park, NY covers 184.4 miles and takes about 3h 52m 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, State Highway 28, Eastern Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 130.7 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.35 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92.2 miles from Greece, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Founded 1822
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 52m. Total distance: 184.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 3h 52m drive with frequent turns across 184.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 184.4 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 0.1 miles (NY 104 / West Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
At end of road, turn sharp right onto NY 104 / West Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 490 East: Victor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 28: Herkimer, Mohawk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Greece, NY and Hyde Park, NY, road signs point toward Rochester and Mohawk.
Rochester
Mohawk
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 130.7 mi | 2h 30m |
| State Highway 28 | 26 mi | 40m |
| 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 |
| Glen Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| County Highway 25A | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Greece, NY and Hyde Park, NY.
Start on this road
Turn slight left
At end of road, turn left
At end of road, turn sharp right onto NY 104
Continue on NY 104
Continue on NY 104
Continue on NY 104
Take the exit
Merge onto NY 590
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 490
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Turn left onto NY 28
Continue on NY 28
Turn left onto NY 28
Continue on NY 28
Continue on CR 25A
At end of road, turn right onto NY 28
Continue on NY 28
Continue on NY 28
Continue on NY 28; NY 80
At end of road, turn right onto NY 28
Continue on NY 28
Arrive at destination
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.
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 41 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.2 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hyde Park, NY than in the middle of the route.
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 184.4 miles and 3h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.2 mi from Greece, NY · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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.
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 92.2 miles from Greece, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 130.7 miles.
The final approach into Hyde Park, 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 Hyde Park, 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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Syracuse, New York
Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm
+13154358511
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Hours: Open 24 hours
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Waterloo, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
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Hours: Open 24 hours
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Hours: Open 24 hours
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Phelps, NY
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18885577099
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Utica, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
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Syracuse, New York
Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm
+13159884001
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Penfield, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+15853408655
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Rochester, New York
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+15854287581
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Syracuse, New York
Hours: 11 am–7 pm
+13154667700
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Liverpool, New York
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13154536767
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Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+13152165833
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Liverpool, New York
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+13152148520
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Liverpool, New York
Hours: 5–10 pm
+13154536712
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Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Regular Gas
$30.35 one way
$60.71 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $32.82 | $65.64 |
| premium | $4.92 | $35.74 | $71.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.71 | $81.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.54
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
$30
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
47 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Waterloo, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
New Hartford, New York
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Yorkville, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Utica, New York
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Waterloo, New York
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Verona, New York
1 DCFC
Applegreen Electric Charging Station
Rome, New York
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Waterloo, New York
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.36 | $8.85 |
| Efficient EV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.13 | $7.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.8 | 0 | $25.82 | $11.80 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Greece on Saturday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Hyde Park on Saturday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Sunny
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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