Origin
Greece, NY
Afternoon in Greece on Saturday
Local time
4:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greece, NY to Massapequa Park, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 36m
Distance
358.5 mi
577 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 26m
★
6 AM
7h 36m
8 AM
7h 56m
10 AM
7h 43m
12 PM
7h 41m
3 PM
7h 44m
5 PM
7h 55m
8 PM
7h 30m
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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Massapequa Park, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greece, NY to Massapequa Park, NY covers 358.5 miles and takes about 7h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, Keystone Shortway, New York State Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.8 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
179.3 miles from Greece, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| New York State Thruway | 30 mi | 34m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Sunrise Highway | 14.6 mi | 19m |
| Eastern Expressway | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greece, NY and Massapequa Park, NY.
1
Start on this road
258 ft
·
18 sec
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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
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West Ridge Road
5
Continue on NY 104
4.0 mi
·
5 min
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West Ridge Road
6
Continue on NY 104
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
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Veterans Memorial Bridge
7
Continue on NY 104
3.4 mi
·
4 min
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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
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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
30 mi
·
34 min
·
New York State Thruway
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
17
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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State Route 414
18
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
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7 min
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NY 318
Use the left lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
20
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
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11 min
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Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
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State Street
22
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Dill Street
23
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
·
16 sec
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Loop Road
24
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
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Genesee Street
25
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
·
4 min
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West Genesee Street Road
26
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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East Lake Street
27
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
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East Lake Road
28
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
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State Route 41
29
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
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49 sec
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East Lake Road
30
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
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13 min
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State Highway 41
31
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
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2 min
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North West Street
32
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
33
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
34
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
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54 min
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I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
36
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
38
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
39
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
40
Merge onto I 80
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
41
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
42
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
44
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
46
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
47
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
48
Take the ramp
472 ft
·
12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
49
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
51
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
53
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
55
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56
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.
57
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
58
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
59
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60
Continue on NY 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollis Court Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
61
At end of road, turn left onto NY 24
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the left lane.
62
Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
63
Turn right onto 225th Street
228 ft
·
9 sec
·
225th Street
Use the right lane.
64
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Verrazano Bridge
65
Merge onto CI
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
66
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
67
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
279 ft
·
3 sec
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Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
68
Take the exit
248 ft
·
11 sec
Exit 24A
Toward Francis Lewis Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
69
At end of road, turn right onto Laurelton Parkway
152 ft
·
4 sec
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Laurelton Parkway
70
Turn right onto Francis Lewis Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Francis Lewis Boulevard
71
Turn left onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
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South Conduit Avenue
Use the left lane.
72
Continue on NY 27
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Sunrise Highway
73
Turn left onto Park Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Park Boulevard
Use the left lane.
74
Turn right onto Clark Boulevard
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
Clark Boulevard
75
Arrive at destination
Clark Boulevard
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 179.3 miles from Greece, NY, or about 3h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 79 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 179.3 miles or 3h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Massapequa Park, 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.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greece, NY
This is one driving day of about 358.5 miles and 7h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Greece, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
179 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 179.3 miles from Greece, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 505 decision points cluster between mile 11.6 and 342.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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...
8
53.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
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 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
204 mi into trip
|
~4h 23m in
|
US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
9
318.9 mi into trip
|
~6h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
9
342.9 mi into trip
|
~7h 14m in
Take the exit toward Francis Lewis Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 24A
Toward Francis Lewis Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.01 one way
$118.02 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
125 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $63.81 | $127.62 |
| premium | $4.92 | $69.48 | $138.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $79.15 | $158.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $24.05
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
New York State Thruway
(30 mi)
$1.50
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
$59
Tolls
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$108–$133
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 107.6 | 1 | $37.64 | $17.21 |
| Efficient EV | 89.6 | 1 | $31.37 | $14.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 143.4 | 1 | $50.19 | $22.94 |
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Massapequa Park, NY
Afternoon in Massapequa Park on Saturday
Local time
4:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Ramapo, NY
179 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
2 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
7h 36m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
358.5 mi in 7h 36m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 49% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
75 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.8 mi on I 81.
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 11.6 miles in.
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 50 significant decision points across 358.5 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 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 204 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Massapequa Park, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.
Clyde
53.7 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Mt Pocono
204 mi in
|
~4h 23m
|
via US 6
Milford
204.8 mi in
|
~4h 24m
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via I 84; I 380
New York City
318.6 mi in
|
~6h 39m
Leonia
318.9 mi in
|
~6h 39m
Teaneck
318.9 mi in
|
~6h 39m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
321.1 mi in
|
~6h 43m
Cross Island Parkway South
339.7 mi in
|
~7h 10m
About the Cities
Starting in Greece, NY
Full guide →Founded 1822
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 7h 36m. Total distance: 358.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 36m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.8 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $24.05 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 Massapequa Park, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 204 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.6 hours each way, a round trip means 15.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Massapequa Park, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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