Origin
Clarence, NY
Late night in Clarence on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarence, NY to Greece, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
58 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarence, NY
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Greece, NY
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Trip Overview
This 58-mile drive from Clarence, NY to Greece, NY is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 14 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes the New York State Thruway and the Western Expressway, making for an efficient travel experience. With an estimated fuel cost of around $10, this trip is quite budget-friendly. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, specifically in New York State, so you'll be traversing familiar territory throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 22.6 mi | 26m |
| Western Expressway | 18.7 mi | 22m |
| Main Road | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| Outer Loop | 3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West Ridge Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Alleghany Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ransom Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 22.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarence, NY and Greece, NY.
1
Start on Boyd Drive
21 ft
·
3 sec
·
Boyd Drive
2
Turn right onto CR 155
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ransom Road
3
Turn right onto NY 5
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on NY 5
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Main Road
5
Turn left onto NY 77
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Alleghany Road
6
Take the exit
369 ft
·
9 sec
7
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
this road
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 90
23 mi
·
26 min
·
New York State Thruway
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 47
Toward I 490, NY 19: LeRoy, Rochester
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 490
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Western Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9A
Toward NY 390 North: Greece
13
Merge onto NY 390
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Outer Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 24B
Toward NY 104 West: Ridge Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn straight onto NY 104
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ridge Road
16
Turn right
60 ft
·
8 sec
17
Turn left
54 ft
·
4 sec
18
Turn right
8 ft
·
0 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29 miles from Clarence, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 56.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 155 / Ransom Road
Turn right onto CR 155 / Ransom Road
Navigation decision point
8
10.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
33.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward I 490, NY 19: LeRoy, Rochester
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 47
Toward I 490, NY 19: LeRoy, Rochester
5
53.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward NY 390 North: Greece
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 9A
Toward NY 390 North: Greece
7
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward NY 104 West: Ridge Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 24B
Toward NY 104 West: Ridge Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.55 one way
$19.09 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.32 | $20.65 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.81 | $25.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.13
New York State Thruway
(22.6 mi)
$1.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.12 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in Greece on Tuesday
Local time
5:24 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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 32% of your journey taking place on highways. The New York State Thruway will be your main companion for a significant portion, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 22.6 miles. This section likely offers consistent speeds and a more direct path. As you transition to roads like the Western Expressway and eventually Main Road, the character of the drive will shift, potentially offering a slightly different pace as you approach your destination.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.6 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 early in the drive near CR 155 / Ransom Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58 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: near the start (CR 155 / Ransom Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Clarence, NY to Greece, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Rochester along the way.
Rochester
33.7 mi in
|
~43m
About the Cities
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 14m. Total distance: 58 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.6 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.13 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.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (CR 155 / Ransom Road): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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