Origin
Thompson, NY
Morning in Thompson on Friday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Thompson, 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
1h 9m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thompson, NY
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Greece, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Thompson, NY to Greece, NY covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 31, Palmyra Road, Eastern Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.7 miles on State Route 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 49.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Thompson, NY to Greece, NY covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.7 miles in near I 490 / Eastern Expressway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 32.7 miles (I 490 / Eastern Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 38 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
32.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
I 490 / Eastern Expressway
Merge onto I 490 / Eastern Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
38 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
38.1 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
38.4 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
41.9 mi into trip
|
~58m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 31 | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Palmyra Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Eastern Expressway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| West Ridge Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Palmyra-Newark Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Outer Loop | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Keeler Street Expressway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| NY 14 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 31
— 9.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thompson, NY and Greece, NY.
1
Start on Townline Road
134 ft
·
6 sec
·
Townline Road
2
Turn left onto Thompson Station Road
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Thompson Station Road
3
Turn right onto NY 14
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
NY 14
4
Turn left onto NY 31
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Forgham Street
5
Continue on NY 31
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 31
6
Continue on NY 31
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Union Street
7
Continue on NY 31
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 31
8
Continue on NY 31
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Palmyra-Newark Road
9
Continue on NY 31
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
10
Continue on NY 31
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 31
11
Continue on NY 31
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on NY 31
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Pittsford-Palmyra Road
13
Continue on NY 31
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Palmyra Road
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 490 West: Rochester
15
Merge onto I 490
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 21
Toward I 590 South, NY 590 North
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto NY 590
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Outer Loop
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 10A
Toward NY 104 West: Greece
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto NY 104
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on NY 104
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Bridge
22
Continue on NY 104
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Ridge Road
23
Continue on NY 104
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ridge Road
24
Turn right
60 ft
·
8 sec
25
Turn left
54 ft
·
4 sec
26
Turn right
8 ft
·
0 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from Thompson, NY · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Thompson, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.21 one way
$16.43 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.88 | $17.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Morning in Greece on Friday
Local time
6:57 AM
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
16 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 9m 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 Thompson, NY to Greece, NY covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 31, Palmyra Road, Eastern Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 miles from Thompson, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.21 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 49.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 32.7 miles (I 490 / Eastern Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 38 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Thompson, 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 and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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