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Trip from Kirkland, NY to Greece, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 41m

Distance

134.7 mi

217 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 31m ★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 35m

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

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town in Oneida County, New York, United States

Kirkland, NY

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town in Monroe County, New York, United States

Greece, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kirkland, NY to Greece, NY covers 134.7 miles and takes about 2h 41m 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 107.3 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.17 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

67.3 miles from Kirkland, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 134.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 41m drive with frequent turns across 134.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 107.3 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 3.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 134.7 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 3.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 111.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

5
3.5 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 90

Navigation decision point

Toward I 90
7
111.5 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in

Take the exit toward I 490: Rochester

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 45 Toward I 490: Rochester
8
122.7 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in

Take the exit toward I 590 South, NY 590 North

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 21 Toward I 590 South, NY 590 North
8
122.9 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit
7
126.7 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Take the exit toward NY 104 West: Greece

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 10A Toward NY 104 West: Greece

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 107.3 mi 2h 3m
Eastern Expressway 10.8 mi 13m
West Ridge Road 3.8 mi 5m
Outer Loop 3.5 mi 4m
Keeler Street Expressway 3.5 mi 4m
NY 233 2.9 mi 4m
Seneca Turnpike 0.5 mi <1m
Veterans Memorial Bridge 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 107.3 mi, about 2h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 5

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Seneca Turnpike
2

Turn right onto NY 233

2.9 mi · 4 min · NY 233
3

Turn right onto Cider Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Cider Street
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 90
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West
6

Merge onto I 90

107 mi · 2 hr 3 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight lane.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 45 Toward I 490: Rochester Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on I 490

11 mi · 13 min · Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Exit 21 Toward I 590 South, NY 590 North Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto NY 590

3.5 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec
Exit 10A Toward NY 104 West: Greece Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto NY 104

3.5 mi · 4 min · Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on NY 104

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
15

Continue on NY 104

2.7 mi · 3 min · West Ridge Road
16

Continue on NY 104

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Ridge Road
17

Turn right

60 ft · 8 sec
18

Turn left

54 ft · 4 sec
19

Turn right

8 ft · 0 sec
20

Arrive at destination

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.3 miles from Kirkland, NY, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.3 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 30 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67.3 miles or 1h 20m 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 9m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Kirkland, 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 Kirkland, NY

This is one driving day of about 134.7 miles and 2h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Kirkland, 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 107.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.3 mi from Kirkland, NY · 1h 20m into the drive

town in Sullivan County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Thompson, NY

67 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

Bolivar, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Auburn, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.3 miles from Kirkland, 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 107.3 miles.

Arriving in Greece, NY

The final approach into Greece, 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 Greece, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

5 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 78.9
View on nps.gov
Fort Stanwix National Monument

Fort Stanwix National Monument

National Monument

For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Eur...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 9.3
View on nps.gov
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 69.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.17 one way

$44.34 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $23.98 $47.95
premium $4.92 $26.11 $52.21
diesel $5.61 $29.74 $59.48

Estimated Tolls: $5.37

New York State Thruway (107.3 mi) $5.37

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

$22

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.4 0 $14.14 $6.47
Efficient EV 33.7 0 $11.79 $5.39
EV Truck/SUV 53.9 0 $18.86 $8.62

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Kirkland, NY

Afternoon in Kirkland on Friday

Local time

12:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greece, NY

Afternoon in Greece on Friday

Local time

12:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

59°F

Thompson, NY

67 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

3 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

2h 41m 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 Kirkland, NY to Greece, NY covers 134.7 miles and takes about 2h 41m 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 67.3 miles from Kirkland, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.17 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 134.7 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 111.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Kirkland, NY to Greece, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Women's Rights National Historical Park, Fort Stanwix National Monument and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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