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Trip from De Witt, 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
2h 3m
Distance
99.5 mi
160 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
De Witt, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Greece, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
De Witt, NY to Greece, NY is 99.5 miles and takes about 2h 3m via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a relatively short trip, mostly on the Thruway, making it a straightforward option for a day trip. You'll find the bulk of the mileage on a major highway, so expect consistent speeds for most of the journey. Planning this drive is simple due to its manageable length and clear primary road.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.7 miles from De Witt, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 71.8 mi | 1h 22m |
| Eastern Expressway | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| West Ridge Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Outer Loop | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Keeler Street Expressway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Thompson Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Sycamore Terrace | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Veterans Memorial Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 71.8 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Witt, NY and Greece, NY.
1
Start on Hampshire Drive
245 ft
·
14 sec
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Hampshire Drive
2
Turn right onto Fiordon Road
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Fiordon Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Sycamore Terrace
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Sycamore Terrace
4
Turn left onto Thompson Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Thompson Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Enter roundabout
406 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 90
6
Continue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 90
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto I 90
72 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 45
Toward I 490: Rochester
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 490
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 21
Toward I 590 South, NY 590 North
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto NY 590
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Outer Loop
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 10A
Toward NY 104 West: Greece
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto NY 104
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on NY 104
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Bridge
17
Continue on NY 104
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Ridge Road
18
Continue on NY 104
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ridge Road
19
Turn right
60 ft
·
8 sec
20
Turn left
54 ft
·
4 sec
21
Turn right
8 ft
·
0 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 3m duration, this is an easy same-day trip. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic if you're traveling through any populated areas. With only 99.5 miles, you can be flexible with your timing and don't need to rush. You'll spend a considerable amount of time on the New York State Thruway, so keep an eye on your fuel levels before you get too far onto that stretch, as services can be spaced out. The $16 fuel cost estimate should help you budget accordingly for the entire trip.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.7 miles from De Witt, NY, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.8 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 22 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.7 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
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 De Witt, 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 De Witt, NY
This is one driving day of about 99.5 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from De Witt, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 71.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.7 miles from De Witt, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Warners Travel Plaza
0 mi from route
Clifton Springs Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
DeWitt Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Junius Ponds Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Port Byron Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Seneca Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.5 mi from route
Rest Area
1 mi from route
Rest Area
1.7 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 91.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
7
76.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m 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
87.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m 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
87.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m 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
7
91.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.38 one way
$32.76 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $17.71 | $35.42 |
| premium | $4.92 | $19.28 | $38.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.97 | $43.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.59
New York State Thruway
(71.8 mi)
$3.59
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
$16
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.45 | $4.78 |
| Efficient EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.93 | $6.37 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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.
Origin
De Witt, NY
Morning in De Witt on Tuesday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Greece, NY
Morning in Greece on Tuesday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
2h 3m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 44.6
View on nps.gov
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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 34.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a significant portion on the New York State Thruway, covering a longest stretch of 71.8 miles. Approximately 14% of the drive is on highways, meaning you'll transition to surface roads for a good part of the trip. Expect to encounter numerous intersections as you approach your destination after leaving the Thruway. This shift from high-speed highway cruising to navigating local streets will require your attention.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.8 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 4 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 16 significant decision points across 99.5 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 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in De Witt, 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 2h 3m. Total distance: 99.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71.8 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.59 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 12 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. There are 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Women's Rights National Historical Park and Harriet Tubman 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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