Sullivan, NY to Greece, NY is 110.1 miles and takes about 2h 22m via New York State Thruway and I 690, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a route with a significant number of turns, suggesting a more local feel interspersed with highway travel. With a recommended single day for completion, this trip offers a straightforward journey. It’s a manageable distance for a day trip or a quick leg of a longer adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.1 miles from Sullivan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 110.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' indicating you'll navigate numerous intersections and road changes. While 25% of the drive is on highways like the New York State Thruway and I 690, the overall profile suggests frequent transitions. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 61 miles on the New York State Thruway, offering a period of consistent speed before you encounter more local road segments. Be prepared for a driving experience that balances efficiency with the need for attention to navigation as you make your way through various road types.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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 61 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 25 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 22 significant decision points across 110.1 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 25 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 87 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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25 mi into trip|~39m in
Take the exit toward I 90
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward I 90
8
25.8 mi into trip|~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
7
87 mi into trip|~1h 51m 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
98.2 mi into trip|~2h 5m 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
98.4 mi into trip|~2h 5m 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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
61 mi
1h 10m
I 690
11.6 mi
14m
Eastern Expressway
10.8 mi
13m
Green Lakes Road
4.1 mi
5m
West Ridge Road
3.8 mi
5m
Manlius Center Road
3.6 mi
6m
Outer Loop
3.5 mi
4m
Keeler Street Expressway
3.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 61 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sullivan, NY and Greece, NY.
1
Start on Canaseraga Road
63 ft·3 sec·Canaseraga Road
2
Turn right onto NY 5; NY 13
355 ft·5 sec·State Route 5
3
Continue on NY 5; NY 13
0.9 mi·1 min·East Genesee Street
4
Continue on Tuscarora Road
2.2 mi·5 min·Tuscarora Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto NY 5
0.3 mi·24 sec·State Route 5
6
Continue on NY 5
0.8 mi·1 min·Genesee Turnpike
7
Turn right onto NY 290
4.1 mi·5 min·Green Lakes Road
8
Turn right onto NY 290
3.6 mi·6 min·Manlius Center Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on Bridge Street
0.1 mi·12 sec·Bridge Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 690 West: Syracuse
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·20 sec
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 690 West: Syracuse
13
Merge onto I 690
12 mi·14 min·I 690
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
344 ft·8 sec
Exit 1Toward I 90Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·29 sec·this road
Exit 1Toward I 90
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 90
17
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·18 sec·this road
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 90 West: BuffaloUse the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 90
61 mi·1 hr 10 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 45Toward I 490: RochesterUse the slight right lane.
21
Continue on I 490
11 mi·13 min·Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·13 sec
Exit 21Toward I 590 South, NY 590 NorthUse the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward NY 590 North: IrondequoitUse the slight right lane.
24
Merge onto NY 590
3.5 mi·4 min·Outer Loop
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.5 mi·55 sec
Exit 10AToward NY 104 West: GreeceUse the slight right lane.
26
Merge onto NY 104
3.5 mi·4 min·Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on NY 104
0.2 mi·12 sec·Veterans Memorial Bridge
28
Continue on NY 104
2.7 mi·3 min·West Ridge Road
29
Continue on NY 104
1.1 mi·1 min·West Ridge Road
30
Turn right
60 ft·8 sec
31
Turn left
54 ft·4 sec
32
Turn right
8 ft·0 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 22m estimated duration and 110.1-mile distance, this trip is easily accomplished in a single day. Consider starting your drive in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. With 0 recommended stops, you have the flexibility to pull over when needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before entering longer highway stretches, though the $18 fuel cost suggests it won't be a major concern. Pay close attention to navigation as you transition between the New York State Thruway, I 690, and the Eastern Expressway, as the 'turn-heavy' nature of the route requires vigilance.
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 55.1 miles from Sullivan, NY, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61 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 24 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.1 miles or 1h 14m 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 56m
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 Sullivan, 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 Sullivan, NY
This is one driving day of about 110.1 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Sullivan, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 61 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.1 mi from Sullivan, NY
· 1h 14m into the drive
The midpoint is around 55.1 miles from Sullivan, 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 61 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.
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
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...
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 45.6
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.12 one way
$36.25 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$19.60
$39.19
premium
$4.92
$21.34
$42.68
diesel
$5.61
$24.31
$48.62
Estimated Tolls: $3.11
New York State Thruway
(61 mi)$3.05
Genesee Turnpike
(0.8 mi)$0.06
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
$18
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33
0
$11.56
$5.28
Efficient EV
27.5
0
$9.63
$4.40
EV Truck/SUV
44
0
$15.41
$7.05
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Sullivan, NY
Afternoon
in Sullivan on Saturday
Local time
12:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Greece, NY
Afternoon
in Greece on Saturday
Local time
12:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Tyre, NY
55 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
6 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
2h 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 Sullivan, NY to Greece, NY covers 110.1 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, I 690, Eastern Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.1 miles from Sullivan, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.12 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 demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 110.1 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 25 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 87 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sullivan, 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, Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Fort Stanwix National Monument.
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.
