Origin
Blooming Grove, NY
Late night in Blooming Grove on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blooming Grove, NY to Greece, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 1m
Distance
278 mi
447 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 49m
★
6 AM
6h 2m
8 AM
6h 28m
10 AM
6h 11m
12 PM
6h 8m
3 PM
6h 12m
5 PM
6h 26m
8 PM
5h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blooming Grove, NY
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Greece, NY
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Trip Overview
This 278-mile journey from Blooming Grove, NY, to Greece, NY, is designed for a single day of driving, taking approximately 6 hours and 1 minute to complete. Expect a fuel cost of around $45 for this trip. The route primarily utilizes local roads, including Route 94, High Street, and Main Street, with no highway driving involved. Given its turn-heavy nature, it's best suited for a focused day trip rather than an overnight split. This drive stays within the Northeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout your travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
139 miles from Blooming Grove, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 6 | 125.8 mi | 2h 36m |
| I 81 | 39.3 mi | 46m |
| New York State Thruway | 30.3 mi | 34m |
| Eastern Expressway | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| Clinton Street | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Chase Street | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| East Genesee Street | 7.3 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
US 6
— 125.8 mi, about 2h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blooming Grove, NY and Greece, NY.
1
Start on Tuthill Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
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Tuthill Road
2
Turn right onto NY 94
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Route 94
3
Continue on NY 94
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
High Street
4
Continue on NY 94
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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Main Street
5
Turn right onto NY 94
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Academy Avenue
6
Continue on NY 94
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
State Highway 94
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 6 West, NY 17 West: Goshen
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto US 6; NY 17
126 mi
·
2 hr 36 min
·
US 6; NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
37 mi
·
43 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 52
Toward NY 13: Cortland
12
Turn right onto NY 13
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
13
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Locust Avenue
14
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
16
Turn left onto NY 41
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Clinton Street
17
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
18
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
19
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
20
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Lake Street
21
Turn left onto US 20
7.3 mi
·
13 min
·
East Genesee Street
22
Turn right onto US 20
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Fulton Street
23
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Arterial West
24
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Chase Street
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
26
Turn right onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 318
27
Continue on NY 318
319 ft
·
10 sec
·
NY 318
Use the right lane.
28
Turn right onto NY 414
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Route 414
Use the right lane.
29
Continue on NY 414
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
30
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Use the left lane.
31
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Merge onto I 90
30 mi
·
34 min
·
New York State Thruway
33
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 45
Toward I 490: Rochester
Use the slight right lane.
34
Continue on I 490
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 21
Toward I 590 South, NY 590 North
Use the slight right lane.
36
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit
Use the slight right lane.
37
Merge onto NY 590
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Outer Loop
Use the straight / right lanes.
38
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 10A
Toward NY 104 West: Greece
Use the slight right lane.
39
Merge onto NY 104
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Continue on NY 104
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Bridge
41
Continue on NY 104
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Ridge Road
42
Continue on NY 104
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ridge Road
43
Turn right
60 ft
·
8 sec
44
Turn left
54 ft
·
4 sec
45
Turn right
8 ft
·
0 sec
46
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour, turn-heavy drive, consider an early morning departure from Blooming Grove to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic delays. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility; however, frequent short breaks are advisable to maintain focus on the local roads. The estimated fuel cost of $45 is manageable, but it's always wise to top off your tank before leaving Blooming Grove, as services might be less frequent on these local routes. Pay close attention to posted speed limits in the various towns you'll pass through.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 139 miles from Blooming Grove, NY, or about 2h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.8 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 61 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139 miles or 2h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h
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 Blooming Grove, 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 Blooming Grove, NY
This is one driving day of about 278 miles and 6h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Blooming Grove, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 6 for about 125.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 139 miles from Blooming Grove, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 6 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125.8 miles.
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 295 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 266.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward US 6 West, NY 17 West: Goshen
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 6 West, NY 17 West: Goshen
7
223.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 54m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
224 mi into trip
|
~4h 54m 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
8
266.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 45m 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
266.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 45m 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
$45.76 one way
$91.52 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $49.48 | $98.96 |
| premium | $4.92 | $53.88 | $107.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.38 | $122.76 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.4 | 1 | $29.19 | $13.34 |
| Efficient EV | 69.5 | 0 | $24.33 | $11.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.2 | 1 | $38.92 | $17.79 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night in Greece on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Sidney, NY
139 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
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
6h 1m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 210.9
View on nps.gov
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 220.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating through towns and villages for the entirety of the 278 miles, so keep your attention sharp. There's no single 'longest stretch' to report, as the frequent turns and local road transitions mean you'll be constantly adjusting your course. This means the road personality shifts as you pass through different communities, offering a varied, albeit slower-paced, driving experience.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
46 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 125.8 mi on US 6.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 6 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 29 significant decision points across 278 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 6.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 223.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 224 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Blooming Grove, NY to Greece, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.
Albany
132.4 mi in
|
~2h 48m
|
via I 81
About the Cities
Starting in Blooming Grove, NY
Full guide →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 6h 1m. Total distance: 278 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 1m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 125.8 miles on US 6. 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 223.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 224 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Greece, NY before the return drive.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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