The drive from Syracuse, NY to Greece, NY covers 94.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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, I 690 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61 miles on New York State Thruway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.51 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.
Midpoint
47.1 miles from Syracuse, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
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Syracuse is a city in Central New York. With a population of 149,000 in city proper and 662,000 in its metro area (2020), Syracuse is the fifth largest city in the state of New York, and the third largest in Upstate New York.
Top landmarks
•Oncenter War Memorial Arena — arena in Syracuse, New York
•Everson Museum of Art — art museum in Syracuse, New York
•Niagara Mohawk Building — historic commercial building in New York, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 94.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 94.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
617 ft373 ft
Total Climb
307 ft
Total Descent
276 ft
Highest Point
617 ft
~74 mi in
Elevation Range
244 ft
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 9.1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.2 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
9.1 mi into trip|~12m 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
9.9 mi into trip|~14m 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
71.1 mi into trip|~1h 25m 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
82.3 mi into trip|~1h 39m 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
82.4 mi into trip|~1h 39m 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
Eastern Expressway
10.8 mi
13m
I 690
7.9 mi
9m
West Ridge Road
3.8 mi
5m
Outer Loop
3.5 mi
4m
Keeler Street Expressway
3.5 mi
4m
East Washington Street
0.6 mi
1m
South West Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 61 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse, NY and Greece, NY.
1
Start on US 11
507 ft·18 sec·South State Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.6 mi·1 min·East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto South West Street
0.3 mi·37 sec·South West Street
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 690 West: Baldwinsville
5
Merge onto I 690
7.9 mi·9 min·I 690
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
344 ft·8 sec
Exit 1Toward I 90Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·29 sec·this road
Exit 1Toward I 90
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 90
9
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·18 sec·this road
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 90 West: BuffaloUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 90
61 mi·1 hr 10 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 45Toward I 490: RochesterUse the slight right lane.
13
Continue on I 490
11 mi·13 min·Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·13 sec
Exit 21Toward I 590 South, NY 590 NorthUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward NY 590 North: IrondequoitUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto NY 590
3.5 mi·4 min·Outer Loop
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi·55 sec
Exit 10AToward NY 104 West: GreeceUse the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto NY 104
3.5 mi·4 min·Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on NY 104
0.2 mi·12 sec·Veterans Memorial Bridge
20
Continue on NY 104
2.7 mi·3 min·West Ridge Road
21
Continue on NY 104
1.1 mi·1 min·West Ridge Road
22
Turn right
60 ft·8 sec
23
Turn left
54 ft·4 sec
24
Turn right
8 ft·0 sec
25
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.1 miles from Syracuse, NY, or about 57m 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 21 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.1 miles or 57m 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 32m
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 Syracuse, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Syracuse, NY
This is one driving day of about 94.2 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Syracuse, 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 47.1 mi from Syracuse, NY
· 57m into the drive
The midpoint is around 47.1 miles from Syracuse, 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.
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 29.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.51 one way
$31.01 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$16.77
$33.53
premium
$4.92
$18.26
$36.52
diesel
$5.61
$20.80
$41.60
Estimated Tolls: $3.05
New York State Thruway
(61 mi)$3.05
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
$16
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.3
0
$9.89
$4.52
Efficient EV
23.6
0
$8.24
$3.77
EV Truck/SUV
37.7
0
$13.19
$6.03
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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 14, 2026
Origin
Syracuse, NY
Late night
in Syracuse on Saturday
Local time
1:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 10 mph67% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Greece, NY
Late night
in Greece on Saturday
Local time
1:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
35 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
1h 55m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Syracuse, NY to Greece, NY covers 94.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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, I 690. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.1 miles from Syracuse, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.51 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.2 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Syracuse, NY to Greece, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 373 ft to 617 ft elevation with about 307 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Women's Rights National Historical Park and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park.
