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Trip from Greece, NY to Westbury, NY

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

Drive Time

7h 24m

Distance

350.3 mi

564 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
7h 14m ★
6 AM
7h 24m
8 AM
7h 45m
10 AM
7h 31m
12 PM
7h 29m
3 PM
7h 32m
5 PM
7h 44m
8 PM
7h 18m

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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village in Nassau County, New York, United States

Westbury, NY

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Trip Overview

This 350.3-mile drive from Greece, NY to Westbury, NY will take approximately 7 hours and 24 minutes, making it a manageable, though long, day trip. You'll primarily navigate on I 81, the Keystone Shortway, and the New York State Thruway, with a highway share of 53%. With an estimated fuel cost of $58 and planned stops, this route is straightforward for a single day of travel. The journey stays within the Northeast region, offering a consistent travel experience across New York State. Prepare for a full day behind the wheel to reach your destination.

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

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

175.1 miles from Greece, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 98.8 mi 1h 57m
Keystone Shortway 80 mi 1h 37m
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
Clark Street Road 9.6 mi 11m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

9.6 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: Scranton Use the straight lane.
36

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use 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, Milford Use the straight lane.
38

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
39

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward 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 Level Use the slight right lane.
42

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 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 · 38 sec
Exit 70A-B Toward Leonia, Teaneck Use the slight right lane.
44

Turn right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 70A Toward Leonia Use 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 6B Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge Use 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

4.5 mi · 4 min · Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 1 Toward Grand Central Parkway Use the slight right lane.
61

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
62

Merge onto GCP

3.1 mi · 3 min · Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
63

Continue on N

8.5 mi · 11 min · Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
64

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Exit 32 Toward Post Avenue, Old Westbury, Westbury Use the slight right lane.
65

Turn right

217 ft · 7 sec
Toward Westbury Use the straight / slight right lanes.
66

Turn right onto Post Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Post Avenue
67

Continue on Post Avenue

121 ft · 2 sec · Post Avenue
68

Arrive at destination

Post Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7-hour, 24-minute drive, aim for an early morning departure from Greece, NY, to bypass potential traffic. With only two recommended stops, you can plan for a brief break around the halfway mark, perhaps near the 98.8-mile stretch on I 81. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer highway segments, as the $58 fuel cost is an estimate for the entire trip. This route is best tackled in a single day, so packing snacks and ensuring you're well-rested before you begin will be key to a comfortable journey to Westbury, NY.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 175.1 miles from Greece, NY, or about 3h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 77 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 175.1 miles or 3h 48m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 5m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Greece, NY

This is one driving day of about 350.3 miles and 7h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Greece, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vestal, NY

175 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

Auburn, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 175.1 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 I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 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.

Top Restaurant

Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bronx, New York

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 325.2

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13472027123

Visit website

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fairfield, New Jersey

2.5 mi

An Beal Bocht Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bronx, New York

3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 325.2

+19172614093

Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 325.2

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13472027123

Visit website

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10 mile 300.2

Fairfield, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19739442049

Visit website

An Beal Bocht Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 325.2

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17188847127

Visit website

Bosphorus Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 300.2

Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+19733359690

Visit website

Fasil Mediterranean Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30 mile 300.2

Boonton, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19739173334

Visit website

Park Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 325.2

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+15167490697

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 250.2

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30 mile 325.2

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12013630008

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 325.2

New York, New York

+19172614093

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 325.2

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 150.1

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 50

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 200.2

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 50

Phelps, NY

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 200.2

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 50

Phelps, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 75.1

Skaneateles, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 200.2

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Claremont Park

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 325.2

Bronx, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Escape Garden State

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 300.2

Fairfield, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19738822900

Visit website

Roberto Clemente State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 325.2

Bronx, New York

Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm

+17182998750

Visit website

The Bronx Museum of the Arts

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 325.2

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+17186816000

Visit website

Yankee Stadium

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 325.2

Bronx, New York

+12129265337

Visit website

Rev. T. Wendell Foster Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 325.2

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Eisenhower Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 350.3

East Meadow, New York

+15165720348

Visit website

Fort Tryon Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 325.2

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12127951388

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 44

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

$57.66 one way

$115.32 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 123 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $62.35 $124.70
premium $4.92 $67.89 $135.79
diesel $5.61 $77.34 $154.68

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

$58

Tolls

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$107–$132

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 122.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 105.1 1 $36.78 $16.81
Efficient EV 87.6 1 $30.65 $14.01
EV Truck/SUV 140.1 1 $49.04 $22.42

Gas CO2

123 kg

EV CO2

41 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Greece, NY

Late night in Greece on Sunday

Local time

12:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Westbury, NY

Late night in Westbury on Sunday

Local time

12:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

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

7h 24m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 72.5
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

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 326.1
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

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...

5 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 326.1
View on nps.gov
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...

5 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 60.4
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

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...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 326.1
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

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 ~27 min detour Free near mile 326.1
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' feel for a significant portion of this 350.3-mile journey. While 53% of the route is on highways like I 81 and the New York State Thruway, the character shifts. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 98.8 miles on I 81, offering a period of steady driving. However, be ready for more frequent turns and changes in road type as you move between these main arteries, particularly on the Keystone Shortway section. This mix suggests a drive that requires attention to navigation and varying speeds.

Only 53% 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 350.3 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.

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 Westbury, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, New York City, Leonia and Teaneck - among others.

Clyde

53.7 mi in | ~1h 6m

Mt Pocono

204 mi in | ~4h 23m | via US 6

Milford

204.8 mi in | ~4h 24m | via I 84; I 380

New York City

318.6 mi in | ~6h 39m

Leonia

318.9 mi in | ~6h 39m

Teaneck

318.9 mi in | ~6h 39m

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

321.1 mi in | ~6h 43m

About the Cities

Starting in Greece, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1822

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 7h 24m. Total distance: 350.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 24m 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.

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.

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

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, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and General Grant 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 7.4 hours each way, a round trip means 14.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Westbury, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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