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Trip from Greece, NY to Farmingville, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 3m
Distance
378.1 mi
608 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 55m
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6 AM
8h 3m
8 AM
8h 20m
10 AM
8h 9m
12 PM
8h 8m
3 PM
8h 10m
5 PM
8h 19m
8 PM
7h 58m
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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Farmingville, NY
Peter Olexa
Trip Overview
Greece, NY to Farmingville, NY is 378.1 miles and takes about 8h 3m via I 81 and Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $69 and a recommendation to split it over 2 days. This trip stays within the Northeast region, moving from upstate New York to Long Island. While a significant portion of the drive is on major highways, the overall profile suggests a mix of road types, with a considerable amount on surface roads. Given the duration and distance, planning for an overnight stop is a sensible approach to enjoy the drive without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
189 miles from Greece, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Keystone Shortway | 80 mi | 1h 37m |
| Long Island Expressway | 39.2 mi | 53m |
| New York State Thruway | 30 mi | 34m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Eastern Expressway | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 168 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,210 veh/hr typical · worst 4,900
Quietest
1 AM
~430 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greece, NY and Farmingville, NY.
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Start on this road
258 ft
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18 sec
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this road
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Turn slight left
104 ft
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14 sec
3
At end of road, turn left
377 ft
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28 sec
4
At end of road, turn sharp right onto NY 104
0.2 mi
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30 sec
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West Ridge Road
5
Continue on NY 104
4.0 mi
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5 min
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West Ridge Road
6
Continue on NY 104
0.2 mi
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12 sec
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Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on NY 104
3.4 mi
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4 min
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Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.4 mi
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38 sec
Toward NY 590 South: Downtown Rochester
9
Merge onto NY 590
3.3 mi
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4 min
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Outer Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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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
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43 sec
Toward I 490 East: Victor
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 490
11 mi
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13 min
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Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
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42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
14
Merge onto I 90
30 mi
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34 min
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New York State Thruway
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
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58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
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Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
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7 sec
17
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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State Route 414
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Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
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7 min
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NY 318
Use the left lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Auburn Road
20
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
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11 min
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Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
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12 sec
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State Street
22
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
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21 sec
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Dill Street
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Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
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16 sec
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Loop Road
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
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9 min
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Genesee Street
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Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
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4 min
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West Genesee Street Road
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Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
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45 sec
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East Lake Street
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Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
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13 min
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East Lake Road
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Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
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7 min
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State Route 41
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Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
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49 sec
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East Lake Road
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Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
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13 min
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State Highway 41
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Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
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2 min
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North West Street
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Take the ramp
0.7 mi
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1 min
Use the left lane.
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Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
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34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
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Merge onto I 81
45 mi
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54 min
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I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
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1 hr 3 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
36
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
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1 min
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US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
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Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
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4 min
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I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
38
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
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25 min
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I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
39
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
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1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
40
Merge onto I 80
80 mi
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1 hr 37 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
41
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
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5 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
42
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
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23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
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38 sec
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Use the slight right lane.
44
Turn right
0.2 mi
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35 sec
Exit 70A
Toward Leonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft
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9 sec
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Degraw Avenue
46
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
47
Continue on CR 56
469 ft
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13 sec
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Main Street
48
Take the ramp
472 ft
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12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
49
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Take the exit
312 ft
·
4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
51
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.3 mi
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20 sec
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I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
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1 min
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I 95 EXPR
53
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi
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1 min
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Trans-Manhattan Expressway
55
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi
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6 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
57
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi
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58 sec
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Throgs Neck Expressway
58
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
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3 min
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Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
59
Continue on I 295
3.2 mi
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3 min
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Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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27 sec
Exit 4E-W
Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
61
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 4E
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
62
Merge onto I 495
39 mi
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53 min
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Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
63
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 62
Toward CR 97: Nicolls Road, Blue Point, Stony Brook
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
64
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.6 mi
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59 sec
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Express Drive South
65
Continue on Express Drive South
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Express Drive South
66
Turn left onto Blue Point Road
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Blue Point Road
67
Turn right onto CR 16
0.2 mi
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31 sec
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Horseblock Road
Use the right lane.
68
Arrive at destination
CR 16
Trip Plan
This 378.1-mile drive is best tackled over two days, with an estimated duration of 8 hours and 3 minutes. Consider departing mid-morning to allow for a relaxed start and to avoid the earliest rush hour traffic. With two planned stops, you can break up the drive into manageable segments. The longest continuous stretch is nearly 100 miles on I 81, so plan your fuel and rest breaks around that. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you get closer to Long Island, where services can sometimes be more spread out.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 189 miles from Greece, NY, or about 4h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 83 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189 miles or 4h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 189 miles or 4h 5m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Farmingville, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greece, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greece, NY
Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Farmingville, NY
Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Greece, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
189 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in City of Scranton, PAOvernight Options
Night 1
189 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near City of Scranton, PA after about 189 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 189 miles from Greece, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 189 miles or 4 hours on the road.
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.
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Broome Gateway Rest Area
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Whitney Point Rest Area
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Pennsylvania Welcome Center
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Onvo Travel Plaza
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Long Island Welcome Center
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Love's Travel Stop
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Penn-Can Travel Plaza
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Pennsylvania Welcome Center
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Junius Ponds Travel Plaza
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Love's Travel Stop
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Onvo Travel Plaza
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
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Rest Area
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Service Plaza
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Fred R. Harrison Service Complex
1.6 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 445 decision points cluster between mile 11.6 and 318.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
11.6 mi into trip
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~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...
8
53.7 mi into trip
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~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
9
204 mi into trip
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~4h 23m in
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US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
318.6 mi into trip
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~6h 39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Ne...
9
318.9 mi into trip
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~6h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Leonia, Teaneck
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A-B
Toward Leonia, Teaneck
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$67.11 one way
$134.21 round trip
$4.51/gal
25.4 MPG avg
132 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $72.14 | $144.27 |
| premium | $5.24 | $77.99 | $155.97 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $79.64 | $159.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $24.05
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Tolls
$24
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$221–$331
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113.4 | 1 | $39.70 | $18.15 |
| Efficient EV | 94.5 | 1 | $33.08 | $15.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.2 | 1 | $52.93 | $24.20 |
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 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.
Origin
Greece, NY
Evening in Greece on Wednesday
Local time
6:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Rain
S 3 to 10 mph
95% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Farmingville, NY
Evening in Farmingville on Wednesday
Local time
6:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
7 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
8h 3m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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.
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 325.9
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
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...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 325.9
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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 65.2
View on nps.gov
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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 52.1
View on nps.gov
Fire Island National Seashore
National Seashore
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...
9 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 378.1
View on nps.gov
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...
9 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 325.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
About 56% of this 378.1-mile route is on highways, including a stretch of 98.8 miles on I 81. You'll transition from these faster roads to more surface street driving as you approach your destination. Be prepared for a change in pace, as the profile indicates mostly surface roads, which often means navigating more intersections and varied speed limits. The latter part of the drive will likely involve more local traffic and town cruising.
Only 56% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
68 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.8 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 11.6 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 44 significant decision points across 378.1 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 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 204 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,909 ft
82 ft
Total Climb
2,070 ft
Total Descent
2,398 ft
Highest Point
1,909 ft
~216 mi in
Elevation Range
1,827 ft
Notable High Points
1,909 ft at ~216 miles
+638 ft prominence
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 Farmingville, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.
Clyde
53.7 mi in
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~1h 6m
Mt Pocono
204 mi in
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~4h 23m
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via US 6
Milford
204.8 mi in
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~4h 24m
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via I 84; I 380
New York City
318.6 mi in
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~6h 39m
Leonia
318.9 mi in
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~6h 39m
Teaneck
318.9 mi in
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~6h 39m
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
321.1 mi in
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~6h 43m
Eastern Long Island
336.1 mi in
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~7h 4m
About the Cities
Starting in Greece, NY
Full guide →Founded 1822
Arriving in Farmingville, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 3m 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 98.8 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 189 miles on day one.
Expect about $24.05 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.
Yes — we found about 34 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 Farmingville, 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. There are 34 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 204 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Farmingville, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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