Origin
Greece, NY
Late night in Greece on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greece, NY to Auburn, 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 29m
Distance
70.5 mi
113 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greece, NY
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Auburn, NY
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Trip Overview
Driving from Greece, New York, to Auburn covers 70.5 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 29 minutes. Because this journey is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You should expect to spend roughly $11 on fuel for the one-way trek. Navigating through the Northeast, your path will take you along the New York State Thruway, the Eastern Expressway, and Clark Street Road. This route is a straightforward transition between two distinct points in New York, offering a balance of efficiency and local travel. It is a practical choice if you are looking to reach Auburn without a complicated multi-day itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 30 mi | 34m |
| Eastern Expressway | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| Clark Street Road | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| West Ridge Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| NY 318 | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Keeler Street Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Outer Loop | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Auburn Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 30 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greece, NY and Auburn, NY.
1
Start on this road
258 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn slight left
104 ft
·
14 sec
3
At end of road, turn left
377 ft
·
28 sec
4
At end of road, turn sharp right onto NY 104
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Ridge Road
5
Continue on NY 104
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Ridge Road
6
Continue on NY 104
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Bridge
7
Continue on NY 104
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Toward NY 590 South: Downtown Rochester
9
Merge onto NY 590
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Outer Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward I 490 East, I 490 West: Victor, Downtown Rochester
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 490 East: Victor
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 490
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
14
Merge onto I 90
30 mi
·
34 min
·
New York State Thruway
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
17
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
18
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 318
Use the left lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
20
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto NY 34; NY 38
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Street
22
Arrive at destination
NY 34; NY 38
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Greece, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 53.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn left
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NY 104 / West Ridge Road
At end of road, turn sharp right onto NY 104 / West Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 490 East, I 490 West: Victor, Downtown Rochester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 490 East, I 490 West: Victor, Downtown...
7
11.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 490 East: Victor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 490 East: Victor
8
53.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
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 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.60 one way
$23.21 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $12.55 | $25.10 |
| premium | $4.92 | $13.66 | $27.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.50
New York State Thruway
(30 mi)
$1.50
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$2
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.40 | $3.38 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.87 | $4.51 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Auburn, NY
Late night in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
1 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 29m 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 mix of highway efficiency and turn-heavy local driving on this 70.5-mile route. While only 26% of your trip is spent on highways, you will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 30 miles while cruising on the New York State Thruway. As you transition off the main expressways, the character of the drive shifts into more technical local roads. You will need to stay alert as the road changes from the high-speed rhythm of the Thruway to the more frequent turns required on Clark Street Road. It is a diverse driving experience that keeps you engaged rather than lulled by a monotonous interstate grind.
Only 26% 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: 30 mi on New York State Thruway.
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 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.5 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (NY 104 / West Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
688 ft
393 ft
Total Climb
674 ft
Total Descent
418 ft
Highest Point
688 ft
~70.5 mi in
Elevation Range
295 ft
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.
Between Greece, NY and Auburn, NY, road signs point toward Rochester and Clyde.
Rochester
11.6 mi in
|
~16m
Clyde
53.7 mi in
|
~1h 6m
About the Cities
Starting in Greece, NY
Full guide →Founded 1822
Arriving in Auburn, NY
Full guide →Founded 1793
Auburn is a city in the Finger Lakes region of New York.
Top landmarks
- • St. Peter's Episcopal Church Complex — historic church in Auburn, New York, United States
- • Harriet Tubman grave — grave of Harriet Tubman
- • Shines Auburn Theater — former movie theater in Auburn, New York, United States
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 29m. Total distance: 70.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.50 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.
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 Auburn, 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: at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (NY 104 / West Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 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 and Women's Rights 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 Auburn, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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