Origin
Penfield, NY
Evening in Penfield on Friday
Local time
7:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Penfield, 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
22m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Penfield, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Greece, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 15.8-mile drive from Penfield, NY to Greece, NY will take you about 22 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing West Ridge Road, the Outer Loop, and Keeler Street Expressway, this route is entirely within the Northeast region of New York. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, it's an easy day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The road profile indicates a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting you'll be navigating through various local streets and intersections rather than a continuous highway. It's a convenient local connector that won't break the bank or your schedule.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 22m. Total distance: 15.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a dynamic driving experience on this route, characterized by frequent turns and adjustments as you navigate local roads. With only 28% of the drive on highways, you'll spend most of your time on surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.8 miles on West Ridge Road, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you transition back to more varied driving. This 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be actively engaged with the road, making it feel more like navigating a familiar town than a long-distance journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Ridge Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.8 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 3.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 15.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (NY 590 / Outer Loop): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m 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
4 mi into trip
|
~6m 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
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NY 590 / Outer Loop
Merge onto NY 590 / Outer Loop
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
NY 104 / Keeler Street Expressway
Merge onto NY 104 / Keeler Street Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Ridge Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Outer Loop | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Keeler Street Expressway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Korean War Memorial Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Eastern Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Penfield Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Memorial Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Ridge Road
— 3.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penfield, NY and Greece, NY.
1
Start on NY 441
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Penfield Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Continue on NY 441
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Korean War Memorial Highway
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
4
Merge onto I 490
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 21
Toward I 590 South, NY 590 North
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto NY 590
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Outer Loop
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 10A
Toward NY 104 West: Greece
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto NY 104
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on NY 104
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Bridge
11
Continue on NY 104
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Ridge Road
12
Continue on NY 104
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ridge Road
13
Turn right
60 ft
·
8 sec
14
Turn left
54 ft
·
4 sec
15
Turn right
8 ft
·
0 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.20 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Greece, NY
Evening in Greece on Friday
Local time
7:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
22m 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 Penfield, NY to Greece, NY covers 15.8 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Ridge Road, Outer Loop, Keeler Street Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Penfield, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.60 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 10 decision points packed into just 15.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (NY 590 / Outer Loop): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Penfield, NY to Greece, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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