Greece, NY to Middle Island, NY is 384.4 miles and takes about 8h 13m via I 81 and Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $64 and best split over two days. This trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily traversing New York State. While it involves significant highway time, much of the drive is on surface roads, suggesting a pace that allows for some observation. Plan for a total of 2 stops along the way, making this a manageable, albeit not quick, two-day trip.
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
192.2 miles from Greece, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
98.8 mi
1h 57m
Keystone Shortway
80 mi
1h 37m
Long Island Expressway
30.3 mi
41m
New York State Thruway
30 mi
34m
I 380
23.6 mi
25m
Eastern Expressway
10.8 mi
13m
Middle Country Road
10.8 mi
16m
East Lake Road
9.9 mi
14m
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
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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 Middle Island, NY.
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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 5Toward I 490 East, I 490 West: Victor, Downtown RochesterUse the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·43 sec
Toward I 490 East: VictorUse 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 41Toward NY 414: Waterloo, ClydeUse 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
9.6 mi·11 min·Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft·12 sec·State Street
22
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Dill Street
23
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft·16 sec·Loop Road
24
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi·9 min·Genesee Street
25
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi·4 min·West Genesee Street Road
26
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi·45 sec·East Lake Street
27
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi·13 min·East Lake Road
28
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi·7 min·State Route 41
29
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi·49 sec·East Lake Road
30
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi·13 min·State Highway 41
31
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi·2 min·North West Street
32
Take the ramp
0.7 mi·1 min
Use the left lane.
33
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
34
Merge onto I 81
45 mi·54 min·I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 81
Toward I 81 South: ScrantonUse the straight lane.
36
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi·1 min·US 6
Exit 187Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt PoconoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
37
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi·4 min·I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, MilfordUse the straight lane.
38
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi·25 min·I 380
Exit 4Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
39
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
40
Merge onto I 80
80 mi·1 hr 37 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
41
Keep slight right at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi·5 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
Toward I 95: George Washington Bridge Lower LevelUse the slight right lane.
42
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 70A-BToward Leonia, TeaneckUse the slight right lane.
44
Turn right
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 70AToward LeoniaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Turn straight onto CR 56
454 ft·9 sec·Degraw Avenue
46
Continue on CR 56
1.1 mi·2 min·Fort Lee Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
47
Continue on CR 56
469 ft·13 sec·Main Street
48
Take the ramp
472 ft·12 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge
49
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.3 mi·28 sec·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·20 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
53
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
55
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi·6 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
56
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi·2 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6BToward I 295 South: Throgs Neck BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
57
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi·58 sec·Throgs Neck Expressway
58
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
59
Continue on I 295
3.2 mi·3 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 4E-WToward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long IslandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
61
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 4EToward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
62
Merge onto I 495
30 mi·41 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
63
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 56Toward NY 111: Smithtown, IslipUse the straight / slight right lanes.
64
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi·23 sec·Express Drive South
65
Continue on Express Drive South
0.4 mi·44 sec·Express Drive South
66
Turn left onto NY 111
1.6 mi·2 min·Wheeler Road
67
Continue on NY 111
0.1 mi·17 sec·Townline Road
Use the left lane.
68
Turn left onto NY 111
0.4 mi·35 sec·Hauppauge Boulevard
Use the left lane.
69
Turn slight right onto NY 347
1.3 mi·2 min·Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
70
Continue on NY 347
2.5 mi·3 min·Nesconset Highway
71
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward Route 25, Middle Country Road EAST, Centereach, Riverhead
72
Turn right onto NY 25
11 mi·16 min·Middle Country Road
Use the straight lane.
73
Turn left
28 ft·2 sec
74
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 8h 13m estimated drive time, splitting this trip over two days is the most sensible approach. Aim to depart early on your first day to cover a good portion of the 384.4 miles, perhaps reaching a point where you can comfortably complete the remaining distance the following morning. You'll make 2 planned stops, so factor those into your timing for fuel and rest. Keep an eye on your fuel budget, estimated at $64, and be aware that the Long Island Expressway can experience significant traffic, especially closer to your destination.
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 192.2 miles from Greece, NY, or about 4h 9m 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 85 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192.2 miles or 4h 9m 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 192.2 miles or 4h 9m
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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middle Island, 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 192 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Middle Island, NY
Aim for roughly 192 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 46
5 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|~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|~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|~4h 23m in|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|~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|~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
$68.22 one way
$136.45 round trip
$4.51/gal25.4 MPG avg135 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.85
$73.34
$146.68
premium
$5.24
$79.29
$158.57
diesel
$5.35
$80.97
$161.93
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
$68
Tolls
$24
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$222–$332
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
EV Charging Along Route
7 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
ChargeSmart EV - Greece
Rochester, NY
CHARGESMART_EV
8 DCFC
Ralph Honda
Rochester, NY
EVOKE
4 DCFC
Bob Johnson Chevrolet Greece
Rochester, NY
CHARGESMART_EV
4 DCFC
WEST HERR AUTO WH FR L3-3 EXPP
Rochester, NY
ChargePoint Network
2 DCFC
WEST HERR AUTO WH FR L3-2 EXPP
Rochester, NY
ChargePoint Network
2 DCFC
KIA OF GREECE MKOG FST CHG
Rochester, NY
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
LOC 1 WEST
Rochester, NY
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 4
CHARGESMART_EV: 2
EVOKE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
115.3
1
$40.36
$18.45
Efficient EV
96.1
1
$33.64
$15.38
EV Truck/SUV
153.8
1
$53.82
$24.60
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (66% 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 Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Greece, NY
Afternoon
in Greece on Wednesday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
NW 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Middle Island, NY
Afternoon
in Middle Island on Wednesday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
SW 7 to 10 mph0% chanceLive 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
3 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 13m 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.
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 66.3
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
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 318.1
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
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 318.1
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...
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
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 318.1
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
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 318.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a highway share of 53%, meaning you'll be on interstates for a little over half the trip. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 98.8 miles on I 81. Expect to transition from a more rural cruising feel on I 81 to Long Island Expressway, which is known for its numerous exits and higher traffic density. The profile indicates mostly surface roads, so be prepared for varying speed limits and more frequent intersections after leaving the main highways.
Only 53% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
74 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 Effort10/10
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 46 significant decision points across 384.4 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
1,806 ft38 ft
Total Climb
2,007 ft
Total Descent
2,356 ft
Highest Point
1,806 ft
~219.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,768 ft
Notable High Points
1,806 ft at ~219.7 miles+596 ft prominence
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 Middle Island, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.
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 192 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 Middle Island, 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 — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, General Grant National Memorial and Hamilton Grange 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 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Middle Island, NY before the return drive.
