Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Near the end, ~9 min detour
Syracuse, New York
Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm
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Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
99.6 mi
160 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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De Witt, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Greece, NY to De Witt, NY is 99.6 miles and takes about 2h 4m via New York State Thruway and Eastern Expressway, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. With a primarily surface road profile, expect a more connected-to-the-ground driving experience rather than pure highway cruising. Given its relatively short duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, making it a convenient option for local travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.8 miles from Greece, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 71.5 mi | 1h 22m |
| Eastern Expressway | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| West Ridge Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Thompson Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Keeler Street Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Outer Loop | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Sycamore Terrace | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Veterans Memorial Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Greece, NY and De Witt, NY.
Start on this road
Turn slight left
At end of road, turn left
At end of road, turn sharp right onto NY 104
Continue on NY 104
Continue on NY 104
Continue on NY 104
Take the exit
Merge onto NY 590
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 490
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Enter roundabout onto NY 635
Continue on NY 635
Turn right onto Sycamore Terrace
Turn left onto Fiordon Road
Turn left onto Hampshire Drive
Arrive at destination
For this 99.6-mile drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to complete the trip. Since it's a relatively short drive of just over two hours, you won't need to plan for extensive stops. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is around $16, and plan to refuel before you get too low, especially if you're not familiar with the immediate area around De Witt. The longest stretch on the New York State Thruway is substantial, so ensure you're comfortable with that segment before departing.
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.
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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.8 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near De Witt, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Greece, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Greece, NY
This is one driving day of about 99.6 miles and 2h 4m.
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.
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 49.8 miles from Greece, 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 71.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Near the end, ~9 min detour
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Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm
+13154358511
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Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm
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Hours: 11 am–7 pm
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Hours: 8 am–8 pm
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Hours: 10 am–4 pm
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Hours: 10 am–8 pm
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Rochester, New York
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+15853367200
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Liverpool, New York
Hours: 5–10 pm
+13154536712
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5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 95.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
At end of road, turn sharp right onto NY 104 / West Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 490 East: Victor
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NY 298: Syracuse, East Syracuse
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$16.39 one way
$32.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $17.73 | $35.46 |
| premium | $4.92 | $19.30 | $38.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.58
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 | 29.9 | 0 | $10.46 | $4.78 |
| Efficient EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.94 | $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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Greece on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in De Witt on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
64°F
Manchester, NY
50 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive features a 14% highway share, with the longest stretch on the New York State Thruway covering 71.5 miles. You'll transition from more developed roadways to surface roads, so be prepared for more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you approach your destination. The profile is mostly surface roads, indicating a drive that keeps you closer to local traffic and scenery.
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.
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 15 significant decision points across 99.6 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 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Greece, NY to De Witt, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Rochester along the way.
Rochester
Founded 1822
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 99.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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