Trip from Guilderland, NY to Greece, 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 28m

Distance

219.3 mi

353 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 15m ★

6 AM

4h 29m

8 AM

4h 55m

10 AM

4h 38m

12 PM

4h 35m

3 PM

4h 39m

5 PM

4h 54m

8 PM

4h 21m

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

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Guilderland, NY

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town in Monroe County, New York, United States

Greece, NY

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Trip Overview

This 219.3-mile journey from Guilderland, NY, to Greece, NY, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 4 hours and 28 minutes. You'll primarily travel on the New York State Thruway, Western Turnpike, and State Highway 30A. With a fuel cost estimated at $36, this drive through the Northeast offers a practical way to get from one New York location to another. While the main roads are straightforward, the route has a turn-heavy local drive profile, suggesting you'll navigate more than just straight highway miles. It's a solid option for a single day's travel without feeling overly rushed.

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

109.7 miles from Guilderland, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New York State Thruway	156.6 mi	3h
Western Turnpike	17.7 mi	25m
State Highway 30A	14.1 mi	19m
Eastern Expressway	10.8 mi	13m
West Ridge Road	3.8 mi	5m
Outer Loop	3.5 mi	4m
Keeler Street Expressway	3.5 mi	4m
United States Highway 20	3.4 mi	4m

Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 156.6 mi, about 3h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Guilderland, NY and Greece, NY.

Start on Willow Street

82 ft · 5 sec · Willow Street

Turn right onto US 20

1.3 mi · 2 min · Western Avenue

Continue on US 20

18 mi · 25 min · Western Turnpike

Continue on US 20

3.4 mi · 4 min · United States Highway 20

Turn right onto NY 30A; NY 162

14 mi · 19 min · State Highway 30A

Turn straight onto NY 5S

2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 5S

Continue on NY 5S

0.2 mi · 29 sec · East Main Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Toward I 90 West

Merge onto I 90

157 mi · 3 hr · New York State Thruway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Exit 45 Toward I 490: Rochester Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 490

11 mi · 13 min · Eastern Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 13 sec

Exit 21 Toward I 590 South, NY 590 North Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto NY 590

3.5 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec

Exit 10A Toward NY 104 West: Greece Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto NY 104

3.5 mi · 4 min · Keeler Street Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NY 104

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge

Continue on NY 104

2.7 mi · 3 min · West Ridge Road

Continue on NY 104

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Ridge Road

Turn right

60 ft · 8 sec

Turn left

54 ft · 4 sec

Turn right

8 ft · 0 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this roughly 4.5-hour drive, leaving Guilderland in the morning is a good plan to maximize your daylight and arrive in Greece with plenty of time. With only one stop recommended, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. The fuel cost is estimated at $36, so factor that into your budget. Keep an eye out for the transitions between the New York State Thruway and local roads, as these are where the 'turn-heavy' nature of the route comes into play. Being prepared for these changes will make the drive smoother.

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 109.7 miles from Guilderland, NY, or about 2h 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 156.6 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 48 miles or 1h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 109.7 miles or 2h 18m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greece, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Guilderland, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Guilderland, NY

This is one driving day of about 219.3 miles and 4h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Guilderland, 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 156.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Canastota, NY

110 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

Springfield, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sherrill, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 109.7 miles from Guilderland, 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 156.6 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.

2.4 mi from route

Tawasentha Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Altamont, New York

Hours: 7 am–8:30 pm

+15184563150

Visit website

The Stanley Theatre

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 78.3

Utica, New York

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+13157244000

Visit website

Channing H. Philbrick Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 203.7

Penfield, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15853408655

Visit website

5 Wits Albany

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Albany, New York

Hours: 12–8 pm

+15187592288

Visit website

Utica Zoo

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 78.3

Utica, New York

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+13157380472

Visit website

5 Wits Syracuse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 125.3

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13159884001

Visit website

Seneca Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 219.3

Rochester, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15853367200

Visit website

Utica Children's Museum

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 78.3

Utica, New York

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+13158087529

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 39 and 211.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

39 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

196.2 mi into trip | ~3h 58m in

Take the exit toward I 490: Rochester

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 45 Toward I 490: Rochester

207.4 mi into trip | ~4h 12m in

Take the exit toward I 590 South, NY 590 North

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 21 Toward I 590 South, NY 590 North

207.6 mi into trip | ~4h 12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit

211.3 mi into trip | ~4h 17m in

Take the exit toward NY 104 West: Greece

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 10A Toward NY 104 West: Greece

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.10 one way

$72.20 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$39.03	$78.07
premium	$4.92	$42.50	$85.01
diesel	$5.61	$48.42	$96.84

Estimated Tolls: $9.07

New York State Thruway (156.6 mi) $7.83

Western Turnpike (17.7 mi) $1.24

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

$36

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	65.8	0	$23.03	$10.53
Efficient EV	54.8	0	$19.19	$8.77
EV Truck/SUV	87.7	1	$30.70	$14.04

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% 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 19, 2026

Origin

Guilderland, NY

Evening in Guilderland on Sunday

Local time

7:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greece, NY

Evening in Greece on Sunday

Local time

7:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°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

2 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 28m 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

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 ~12 min detour Free near mile 166.4

View on nps.gov

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 ~14 min detour Free near mile 90.8

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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 151.3

View on nps.gov

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...

25 mi from route ~61 min detour Free

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 mix of driving experiences on this 219.3-mile route. While 24% of the drive is on highways, the overall profile is described as 'turn-heavy local drive.' This means you'll encounter more frequent turns and changes in road type compared to a pure interstate cruise. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 156.6 miles, primarily on the New York State Thruway, offering a period of consistent travel. After that, the road likely becomes more varied, requiring your attention to navigate local roads and highway transitions.

Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 156.6 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 39 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 219.3 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 39 miles: Navigation decision point; at 196.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 207.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Arriving 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 4h 28m. Total distance: 219.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 156.6 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $9.07 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.

Yes — we found about 21 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 Greece, 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. There are 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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

Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Greece, 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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Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

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Rest Area

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Seneca Travel Plaza

Indian Castle Travel Plaza

Schuyler Travel Plaza

Petro Stopping Centers

Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Oneida Travel Plaza

Flying J Travel Center

Rest Area

Rest Area

Guilderland Travel Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Tawasentha Park

The Stanley Theatre

Channing H. Philbrick Park

5 Wits Albany

Utica Zoo

5 Wits Syracuse

Seneca Park Zoo

Utica Children's Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Guilderland, NY

Greece, NY

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 28m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Women's Rights National Historical Park

Fort Stanwix National Monument

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Saratoga National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Greece, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

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