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Trip from Franklin Square, 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

7h 15m

Distance

342.7 mi

552 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
7h 5m ★
6 AM
7h 16m
8 AM
7h 37m
10 AM
7h 23m
12 PM
7h 21m
3 PM
7h 24m
5 PM
7h 36m
8 PM
7h 9m

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

census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, United States

Franklin Square, NY

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town in Monroe County, New York, United States

Greece, NY

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Trip Overview

This 342.7-mile drive from Franklin Square, NY, to Greece, NY, will take approximately 7 hours and 15 minutes of driving time. It's a feasible one-day trip, but with 2 planned stops, you might consider an overnight to break it up if you prefer a more relaxed pace. You'll primarily be on I 81, Christopher Columbus Highway, and the New York State Thruway, with about half the journey on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $56 for this journey through the Northeast region of New York State. This route offers a practical way to travel between these two points.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

171.4 miles from Franklin Square, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 97.3 mi 1h 55m
Christopher Columbus Highway 68.2 mi 1h 20m
New York State Thruway 30.3 mi 34m
I 380 27.7 mi 30m
Keystone Shortway 17.3 mi 24m
Eastern Expressway 10.8 mi 13m
Clinton Street 10.5 mi 15m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 97.3 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Franklin Avenue

52 ft · 3 sec · Franklin Avenue
2

Continue on New Hyde Park Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · New Hyde Park Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn left onto Tulip Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Tulip Avenue
Use the left lane.
4

Turn left onto NY 25

0.7 mi · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue
5

Turn slight right onto NY 25

1.2 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue
6

Turn left onto NY 25

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
7

Turn right onto I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
9

Continue on I 295

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

6.6 mi · 8 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
12

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.6 mi · 59 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
13

Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 48 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.6 mi · 39 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 95 EXPR; NJTP
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 69 Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on I 80

68 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway
23

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec
Exit 293 Toward I 380 North: Scranton
24

Continue on I 380

28 mi · 30 min · I 380
Use the straight lane.
25

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
26

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
27

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

37 mi · 43 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
28

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 52 Toward NY 13: Cortland
29

Turn right onto NY 13

39 ft · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue
30

Turn left onto Locust Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue
31

Continue on Albany Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Albany Street
32

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

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
33

Turn left onto NY 41

10 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street
34

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
35

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
36

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
37

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 48 sec · East Lake Street
38

Turn left onto US 20

7.3 mi · 13 min · East Genesee Street
39

Turn right onto US 20

0.2 mi · 12 sec · North Fulton Street
40

Turn left onto US 20; NY 5

0.4 mi · 1 min · Arterial West
41

Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38

9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street
Use the left lane.
42

Continue on US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
43

Turn right onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
44

Continue on NY 318

319 ft · 10 sec · NY 318
Use the right lane.
45

Turn right onto NY 414

0.3 mi · 28 sec · State Route 414
Use the right lane.
46

Continue on NY 414

217 ft · 11 sec · Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
47

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Use the left lane.
48

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo Use the straight / right lanes.
49

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
50

Take the exit

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

Continue on I 490

11 mi · 13 min · Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Exit 21 Toward I 590 South, NY 590 North Use the slight right lane.
53

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit Use the slight right lane.
54

Merge onto NY 590

3.5 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop
Use the straight / right lanes.
55

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec
Exit 10A Toward NY 104 West: Greece Use the slight right lane.
56

Merge onto NY 104

3.5 mi · 4 min · Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
57

Continue on NY 104

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
58

Continue on NY 104

2.7 mi · 3 min · West Ridge Road
59

Continue on NY 104

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Ridge Road
60

Turn right

60 ft · 8 sec
61

Turn left

54 ft · 4 sec
62

Turn right

8 ft · 0 sec
63

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 7-hour, 15-minute duration, starting early from Franklin Square is recommended if you aim to complete this trip in a single day. This allows ample time for your two stops and avoids arriving in Greece, NY, late in the evening. The longest stretch without a major break is 97.3 miles on I 81, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly. Since this is a single-day drive, the flexibility to adjust your stops based on your energy levels is a key advantage. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially as you approach larger towns along I 81.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 171.4 miles from Franklin Square, NY, or about 3h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.3 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 75 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 171.4 miles or 3h 31m 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 58m

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 Franklin Square, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Franklin Square, NY

This is one driving day of about 342.7 miles and 7h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Franklin Square, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 97.3 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

171 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.

Popular next leg

Vestal, NY to Greece, NY

138.5 mi · 3h 21m

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 171.4 miles from Franklin Square, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.3 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.

Top Restaurant

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97.9

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

1.8 mi

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Floral Park, New York

2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Englewood, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 24.5

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

2.3 mi

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Hackensack, New Jersey

2.3 mi

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97.9

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 49

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+19733359690

Visit website

Crabtree's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Floral Park, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+15163267769

Visit website

Hapgoods Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 49

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19732993399

Visit website

Fasil Mediterranean Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 49

Boonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19739173334

Visit website

Luigi's Restaurant And Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Queens, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+17183477136

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 24.5

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Sayola Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately mile 24.5

Tenafly, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+12018712182

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 24.5

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 24.5

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 24.5

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 24.5

New York, New York

+19172614093

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 293.8

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 171.4

New Milford, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15704652974

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 171.4

New Milford, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15704652974

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 293.8

Phelps, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 195.8

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 195.8

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 293.8

Phelps, NY

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 195.8

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Overpeck Park Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 24.5

Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Veterans Memorial Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 49

Parsippany, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+19732637254

Visit website

Overpeck County Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 24.5

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12013367275

Visit website

Teaneck Creek Conservancy

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 24.5

Teaneck, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12018362403

Visit website

Xtreme Energy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 24.5

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12014085555

Visit website

Sunshine Pottery & Paint

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 24.5

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12015415559

Visit website

Bowler City

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 24.5

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+12013433545

Visit website

Bee Meadow Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 49

Whippany, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 39

5 decision points cluster between mile 21.8 and 331 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
21.8 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
8
22 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
8
24.4 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 69 Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
8
330.8 mi into trip | ~6h 59m 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
331 mi into trip | ~6h 59m 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

$56.41 one way

$112.82 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 120 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $61.00 $122.00
premium $4.92 $66.42 $132.84
diesel $5.61 $75.66 $151.33

Estimated Tolls: $24.35

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
New York State Thruway (30.3 mi) $1.52
New Jersey Turnpike (2 mi) $0.28

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

$56

Tolls

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$106–$131

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 119.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 102.8 1 $35.98 $16.45
Efficient EV 85.7 0 $29.99 $13.71
EV Truck/SUV 137.1 1 $47.98 $21.93

Gas CO2

120 kg

EV CO2

40 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 15, 2026

Origin

Franklin Square, NY

Late night in Franklin Square on Sunday

Local time

12:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greece, NY

Late night in Greece on Sunday

Local time

12:21 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

3 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

7h 15m 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...

1 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 271.8
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 ~10 min detour Free near mile 283.6
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

5 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 23.6
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

5 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 23.6
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Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 23.6
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 23.6
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" profile for a significant portion of this trip, despite nearly half the mileage being on highways. While you'll encounter stretches on major roads like I 81, the overall feel is not a constant interstate cruise. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is 97.3 miles on I 81, offering a chance for steady progress. However, be prepared for the route to transition between faster highway sections and more involved local road driving as you progress toward your destination.

Only 48% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
63 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.3 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 21.8 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 39 significant decision points across 342.7 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 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.4 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.

Between Franklin Square, NY and Greece, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack, Hackensack and Albany.

Upper Level

19.3 mi in | ~28m | via I 95; US 1

Njtp South: Hackensack

21.8 mi in | ~31m

Hackensack

24.4 mi in | ~35m

Albany

197.1 mi in | ~4h 2m | 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 7h 15m. Total distance: 342.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 97.3 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $24.35 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 21.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park and General Grant National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.5 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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