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Trip from Cornwall, 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 11m

Distance

282.1 mi

454 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
5h 59m ★
6 AM
6h 12m
8 AM
6h 37m
10 AM
6h 21m
12 PM
6h 18m
3 PM
6h 22m
5 PM
6h 36m
8 PM
6h 4m

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

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town in Orange County, New York, United States

Cornwall, NY

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town in Monroe County, New York, United States

Greece, NY

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Trip Overview

Planning a trip from Cornwall, NY, to Greece, NY? This 282.1-mile journey will take you about 6 hours and 11 minutes, making it a manageable day trip. Your drive primarily follows major roadways, including NY 17 and I 81, before transitioning to the New York State Thruway. With a highway share of 66%, expect a fairly direct and efficient drive through the Northeast region. The estimated fuel cost is around $46, and you'll want to plan for at least one stop along the way. This route is well-suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.

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

141.1 miles from Cornwall, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 17 109.5 mi 2h 17m
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
State Highway 17K 10 mi 13m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
Chase Street 9.8 mi 11m
Longest stretch: NY 17 — 109.5 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on NY 218

57 ft · 8 sec · Hudson Street
2

Continue on NY 218

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Hudson Street
3

Turn slight right onto NY 218

0.6 mi · 1 min · Academy Avenue
4

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec
5

Merge onto US 9W

2.7 mi · 4 min · United States Route 9W
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on US 9W

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Quassaick Avenue
7

Continue on US 9W

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Robinson Avenue
8

Turn left onto NY 17K; NY 32

3.9 mi · 6 min · Broadway
9

Continue on NY 17K

7.9 mi · 11 min · NY 17K
10

Turn slight left onto NY 17K

10 mi · 13 min · State Highway 17K
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Wurtsboro, Binghamton
12

Merge onto NY 17

110 mi · 2 hr 17 min · NY 17
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

37 mi · 43 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
15

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 52 Toward NY 13: Cortland
16

Turn right onto NY 13

39 ft · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue
17

Turn left onto Locust Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue
18

Continue on Albany Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Albany Street
19

At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
20

Turn left onto NY 41

10 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street
21

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
22

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
23

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
24

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 48 sec · East Lake Street
25

Turn left onto US 20

7.3 mi · 13 min · East Genesee Street
26

Turn right onto US 20

0.2 mi · 12 sec · North Fulton Street
27

Turn left onto US 20; NY 5

0.4 mi · 1 min · Arterial West
28

Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38

9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street
Use the left lane.
29

Continue on US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
30

Turn right onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
31

Continue on NY 318

319 ft · 10 sec · NY 318
Use the right lane.
32

Turn right onto NY 414

0.3 mi · 28 sec · State Route 414
Use the right lane.
33

Continue on NY 414

217 ft · 11 sec · Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
34

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Use the left lane.
35

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo Use the straight / right lanes.
36

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
37

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 45 Toward I 490: Rochester Use the slight right lane.
38

Continue on I 490

11 mi · 13 min · Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Exit 21 Toward I 590 South, NY 590 North Use the slight right lane.
40

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit Use the slight right lane.
41

Merge onto NY 590

3.5 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop
Use the straight / right lanes.
42

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec
Exit 10A Toward NY 104 West: Greece Use the slight right lane.
43

Merge onto NY 104

3.5 mi · 4 min · Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44

Continue on NY 104

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
45

Continue on NY 104

2.7 mi · 3 min · West Ridge Road
46

Continue on NY 104

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Ridge Road
47

Turn right

60 ft · 8 sec
48

Turn left

54 ft · 4 sec
49

Turn right

8 ft · 0 sec
50

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 282.1-mile drive, departing early in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. Since this is a single-day trip with an estimated duration of 6 hours and 11 minutes, aim for one well-timed stop to refuel and stretch your legs. Given the longest continuous stretch is 109.5 miles on NY 17, be sure to fill up your tank before embarking on that segment. The $46 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always carry a bit extra. The New York State Thruway will be your final major road, so be prepared for potential tolls as you near Greece, NY.

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 141.1 miles from Cornwall, NY, or about 3h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.5 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 62 miles or 1h 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 141.1 miles or 3h 3m 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 9m

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 Cornwall, 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 Cornwall, NY

This is one driving day of about 282.1 miles and 6h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Cornwall, 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 NY 17 for about 109.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vestal, NY

141 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

Poughkeepsie, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Binghamton, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141.1 miles from Cornwall, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 109.5 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 141.1

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 201.5

Skaneateles, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

1.7 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Cornwall, New York

+18455343899

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 40.3

Monticello, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Cornwall, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Bannerman Castle

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Beacon, New York

+18452372636

Visit website

Mid-Lakes Navigation

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 201.5

Skaneateles, New York

Hours: Closed

+13156858500

Visit website

Seneca Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 282.1

Rochester, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15853367200

Visit website

CNY Living History Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 181.4

Cortland, New York

Hours: Closed

+16072994185

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 30

5 decision points cluster between mile 227.9 and 270.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
227.9 mi into trip | ~5h 4m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
228.1 mi into trip | ~5h 4m 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
259 mi into trip | ~5h 41m 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
270.2 mi into trip | ~5h 55m 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
270.4 mi into trip | ~5h 55m 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

$46.44 one way

$92.87 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $50.21 $100.42
premium $4.92 $54.68 $109.35
diesel $5.61 $62.28 $124.57

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

$73–$98

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 98.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 84.6 1 $29.62 $13.54
Efficient EV 70.5 0 $24.68 $11.28
EV Truck/SUV 112.8 1 $39.49 $18.05

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Cornwall, NY

Late night in Cornwall on Sunday

Local time

3:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greece, NY

Late night in Greece on Sunday

Local time

3:34 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

4 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 11m 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

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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 214
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park

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...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 223.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 66% of the route utilizing major interstates and parkways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 109.5 miles on NY 17, offering a substantial segment of uninterrupted travel. As you progress, the character shifts from state routes to the faster pace of I 81 and the New York State Thruway. While largely a highway experience, the transition between these main roads provides a varied driving feel, keeping the journey engaging for the full 6 hours and 11 minutes.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
50 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 109.5 mi on NY 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 227.9 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 30 significant decision points across 282.1 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 227.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 228.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 259 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Cornwall, NY and Greece, NY, road signs point toward Binghamton and Albany.

Binghamton

26.8 mi in | ~40m

Albany

136.5 mi in | ~2h 58m | via I 81

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 6h 11m. Total distance: 282.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 11m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 109.5 miles on NY 17. 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 227.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 228.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 259 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.4 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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