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Trip from Auburn, NY to Greece, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

70.6 mi

114 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m

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

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city in Cayuga County, New York, United States

Auburn, NY

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town in Monroe County, New York, United States

Greece, NY

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Auburn to Greece, New York, you are looking at a manageable 70.6-mile trek through the Northeast. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 29 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of thoroughfares, including the New York State Thruway, the Eastern Expressway, and Chase Street. With an estimated fuel cost of just $11, this is a budget-friendly route for a quick getaway. Since there are no mandatory stops required by the route profile, you have the flexibility to drive straight through or build in your own pauses as needed.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 30.3 mi 34m
Eastern Expressway 10.8 mi 13m
Chase Street 9.8 mi 11m
NY 318 4.1 mi 7m
West Ridge Road 3.8 mi 5m
Outer Loop 3.5 mi 4m
Keeler Street Expressway 3.5 mi 4m
Auburn Road 1.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 30.3 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 34; NY 38

0.2 mi · 30 sec · South Street
2

Turn left onto US 20; NY 5; NY 38

9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
4

Turn right onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
5

Continue on NY 318

319 ft · 10 sec · NY 318
Use the right lane.
6

Turn right onto NY 414

0.3 mi · 28 sec · State Route 414
Use the right lane.
7

Continue on NY 414

217 ft · 11 sec · Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Use the left lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 45 Toward I 490: Rochester Use the slight right lane.
12

Continue on I 490

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

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Exit 21 Toward I 590 South, NY 590 North Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto NY 590

3.5 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec
Exit 10A Toward NY 104 West: Greece Use the slight right lane.
17

Merge onto NY 104

3.5 mi · 4 min · Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on NY 104

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
19

Continue on NY 104

2.7 mi · 3 min · West Ridge Road
20

Continue on NY 104

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Ridge Road
21

Turn right

60 ft · 8 sec
22

Turn left

54 ft · 4 sec
23

Turn right

8 ft · 0 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Downtown East Rochester, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Rochester, NY

35 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

Tyre, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newark, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Auburn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 16.3 and 58.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
16.3 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
16.5 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West: Buffalo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
7
47.5 mi into trip | ~58m 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
58.7 mi into trip | ~1h 12m 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
58.8 mi into trip | ~1h 13m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.62 one way

$23.24 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $12.57 $25.13
premium $4.92 $13.68 $27.37
diesel $5.61 $15.59 $31.18

Estimated Tolls: $1.52

New York State Thruway (30.3 mi) $1.52

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

$2

Total

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.2 0 $7.41 $3.39
Efficient EV 17.7 0 $6.18 $2.82
EV Truck/SUV 28.2 0 $9.88 $4.52

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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

Auburn, NY

Morning in Auburn on Tuesday

Local time

10:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

W 12 mph 58% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 4:32PM EDT until April 14 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 4:26PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Destination

Greece, NY

Morning in Greece on Tuesday

Local time

10:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

17 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 29m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip features a turn-heavy local drive profile that keeps you engaged throughout the 70.6-mile distance. While you will spend 26% of your time on highways, the experience is far from a monotonous interstate grind. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 30.3 miles spent on the New York State Thruway, which offers a brief period of steady cruising. As you transition off the main highway, you will navigate more technical local road sections that demand your focus. Prepare for a varied driving experience that shifts from high-speed transit to slower, more maneuverable local streets.

Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.3 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 16.3 miles in.

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 70.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 16.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

688 ft 372 ft

Total Climb

320 ft

Total Descent

576 ft

Highest Point

688 ft

Elevation Range

315 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Auburn, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1793

Auburn is a city in the Finger Lakes region of New York.

Top landmarks

  • • St. Peter's Episcopal Church Complex — historic church in Auburn, New York, United States
  • • Harriet Tubman grave — grave of Harriet Tubman
  • • Shines Auburn Theater — former movie theater in Auburn, New York, United States

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 1h 29m. Total distance: 70.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 30.3 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.52 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Greece, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 16.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Women's Rights National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greece, NY before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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