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Trip from Greece, NY to Malta, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 38m

Distance

225.9 mi

364 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 25m ★
6 AM
4h 39m
8 AM
5h 6m
10 AM
4h 48m
12 PM
4h 46m
3 PM
4h 50m
5 PM
5h 4m
8 PM
4h 31m

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

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town in Monroe County, New York, United States

Greece, NY

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town in Saratoga County, New York, United States

Malta, NY

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Trip Overview

This 225.9-mile drive from Greece, NY, to Malta, NY, will take approximately 4 hours and 38 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate on the New York State Thruway, Amsterdam Road, and Eastern Expressway, with about 10% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $37. Given the relatively short duration and the region remaining within the Northeast, this trip is well-suited for a single day's travel without the need for an overnight stay.

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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

112.9 miles from Greece, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 176.7 mi 3h 23m
Amsterdam Road 12.6 mi 17m
Eastern Expressway 10.8 mi 13m
State Highway 67 7.6 mi 12m
West Ridge Road 4.1 mi 6m
Keeler Street Expressway 3.4 mi 4m
Outer Loop 3.3 mi 4m
Church Street 1.5 mi 4m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 176.7 mi, about 3h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greece, NY and Malta, 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

177 mi · 3 hr 23 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight lane.
15

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 27 Toward NY 30: Amsterdam Use the slight right lane.
16

Continue on this road

367 ft · 12 sec · this road
17

Turn right onto NY 30

1.0 mi · 1 min · NY 30
18

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 67

1.5 mi · 4 min · Church Street
19

Continue on NY 67

4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
20

Continue on NY 67

13 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road
21

Continue on NY 67

0.4 mi · 48 sec · West High Street
22

Turn right onto Ballston Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Ballston Avenue
23

Continue on NY 67

3.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 67
24

Enter roundabout onto NY 67

115 ft · 1 sec · Dunning Street
25

Continue on NY 67

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Dunning Street
26

Enter roundabout onto NY 67

121 ft · 2 sec · Dunning Street
27

Continue on NY 67

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Dunning Street
28

Enter roundabout onto NY 67

114 ft · 1 sec · Dunning Street
29

Continue on NY 67

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Dunning Street
30

Enter roundabout onto NY 67

121 ft · 2 sec · Dunning Street
31

Continue on NY 67

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Dunning Street
32

Enter roundabout

177 ft · 2 sec
33

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

With a total duration of under 5 hours, this 225.9-mile trip from Greece to Malta is ideal for a day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Aim to leave early to make the most of your day and avoid potential traffic. The route involves a significant 176.7-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway, so plan for any necessary fuel stops before embarking on this longer segment. One stop is recommended, and given the $37 fuel cost, it's wise to check your tank levels before you depart.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112.9 miles from Greece, NY, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 176.7 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 50 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 112.9 miles or 2h 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Malta, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Greece, NY

This is one driving day of about 225.9 miles and 4h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Greece, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 176.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Canastota, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Canastota, NY

113 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

Clyde, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Whitesboro, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 112.9 miles from Greece, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 176.7 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.

EVolve NY Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 48.4

Phelps, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 129.1

Rome, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 193.6

Fultonville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 48.4

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 48.4

Phelps, NY

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 145.2

Frankfort, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 32.3

Shortsville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 161.4

Little Falls, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Channing H. Philbrick Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 16.1

Penfield, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15853408655

Visit website

Seneca Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Rochester, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15853367200

Visit website

Washington Grove

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 16.1

Rochester, New York

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15854287581

Visit website

Get Air Trampoline Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 96.8

Cicero, New York

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+13159483100

Visit website

Jack's Place

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 16.1

Penfield, New York

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

The Stanley Theatre

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 145.2

Utica, New York

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+13157244000

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 200.4 — 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
7
200.4 mi into trip | ~3h 55m in

Take the exit toward NY 30: Amsterdam

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 27 Toward NY 30: Amsterdam

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.18 one way

$74.37 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $40.21 $80.42
premium $4.92 $43.78 $87.57
diesel $5.61 $49.88 $99.75

Estimated Tolls: $8.84

New York State Thruway (176.7 mi) $8.84

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

$37

Tolls

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 79 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 67.8 0 $23.72 $10.84
Efficient EV 56.5 0 $19.77 $9.04
EV Truck/SUV 90.4 1 $31.63 $14.46

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Greece, NY

Late night in Greece on Sunday

Local time

12:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Malta, NY

Late night in Malta on Sunday

Local time

12:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

6 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

4h 38m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

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 54.5
View on nps.gov
Fort Stanwix National Monument

Fort Stanwix National Monument

National Monument

For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Eur...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 124.6
View on nps.gov
Saratoga National Historical Park

Saratoga National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 225.9
View on nps.gov
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...

9 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 62.3
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 this 225.9-mile journey, despite the highway share being only 10%. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 176.7 miles on the New York State Thruway. While there are highway sections, the overall character suggests a route that frequently transitions between main roads and more local thoroughfares. This means you'll likely experience varied speed limits and road conditions throughout the 4-hour, 38-minute drive.

Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 176.7 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 0.1 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 18 significant decision points across 225.9 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Greece, NY to Malta, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Rochester along the way.

Rochester

11.6 mi in | ~16m

About the Cities

Starting in Greece, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1822

Arriving in Malta, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1802

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 4h 38m. Total distance: 225.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 176.7 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $8.84 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.

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 Malta, 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 — Women's Rights National Historical Park, Fort Stanwix National Monument and Saratoga National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Malta, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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