Origin
Halfmoon, NY
Late night in Halfmoon on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Halfmoon, 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 43m
Distance
230.7 mi
371 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 30m
★
6 AM
4h 44m
8 AM
5h 11m
10 AM
4h 53m
12 PM
4h 50m
3 PM
4h 54m
5 PM
5h 9m
8 PM
4h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Halfmoon, NY
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Greece, NY
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Trip Overview
This 230.7-mile drive from Halfmoon, NY, to Greece, NY, will take you approximately 4 hours and 43 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing the New York State Thruway and the Eastern Expressway, this route is manageable as a single-day trip. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $38. Expect a drive with a fair amount of turns as you navigate local roads alongside the main highways. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you'll be staying within familiar territory for this New York State excursion.
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
115.4 miles from Halfmoon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 188.2 mi | 3h 37m |
| Eastern Expressway | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| Grooms Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| West Ridge Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Outer Loop | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Keeler Street Expressway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| I 890 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Erie Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 188.2 mi, about 3h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Halfmoon, NY and Greece, NY.
1
Start on CR 95
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Harris Road
2
Turn left onto CR 96
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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Middletown Road
3
Turn straight onto CR 94
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Guideboard Road
4
Continue on CR 91
7.1 mi
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12 min
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Grooms Road
5
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 91
218 ft
·
6 sec
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Grooms Road
6
Turn straight onto CR 91
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverview Road
7
Turn left onto NY 146
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
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Balltown Road
8
Enter roundabout onto CR 10
34 ft
·
0 sec
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Aqueduct Road
9
Continue on CR 10
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Aqueduct Road
10
Continue on Van Vranken Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Van Vranken Avenue
11
Continue on Maxon Road Extension
0.8 mi
·
2 min
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Maxon Road Extension
12
At end of road, turn left onto Erie Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Erie Boulevard
13
Enter roundabout onto Erie Boulevard
98 ft
·
1 sec
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Erie Boulevard
14
Continue on Erie Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
3 min
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Erie Boulevard
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
16
Merge onto I 890
3.0 mi
·
4 min
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I 890
17
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 90
18
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 90 West
19
Merge onto I 90
188 mi
·
3 hr 37 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 45
Toward I 490: Rochester
Use the slight right lane.
21
Continue on I 490
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 21
Toward I 590 South, NY 590 North
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit
Use the slight right lane.
24
Merge onto NY 590
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Outer Loop
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 10A
Toward NY 104 West: Greece
Use the slight right lane.
26
Merge onto NY 104
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on NY 104
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
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Veterans Memorial Bridge
28
Continue on NY 104
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Ridge Road
29
Continue on NY 104
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ridge Road
30
Turn right
60 ft
·
8 sec
31
Turn left
54 ft
·
4 sec
32
Turn right
8 ft
·
0 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4 hour 43 minute duration, this drive is well-suited for a single day. Consider an early morning departure from Halfmoon to make the most of your daylight hours and arrive in Greece with ample time. With only one recommended stop and a significant portion on the Thruway, plan your fuel and rest breaks strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer stretches like the 188.2-mile segment on the New York State Thruway, to avoid any unnecessary detours.
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 115.4 miles from Halfmoon, NY, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 188.2 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 51 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.4 miles or 2h 26m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greece, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Halfmoon, 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 Halfmoon, NY
This is one driving day of about 230.7 miles and 4h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Halfmoon, 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 188.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 115.4 miles from Halfmoon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 188.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 19.4 and 222.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
19.4 mi into trip
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~35m in
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I 90 / New York State Thruway
Merge onto I 90 / New York State Thruway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
207.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 12m 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
8
218.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 27m 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
8
219 mi into trip
|
~4h 27m 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
7
222.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 32m 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
$37.97 one way
$75.95 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $41.06 | $82.13 |
| premium | $4.92 | $44.71 | $89.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.94 | $101.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.41
New York State Thruway
(188.2 mi)
$9.41
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
$38
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.7 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 | 69.2 | 0 | $24.22 | $11.07 |
| Efficient EV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.19 | $9.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.3 | 1 | $32.30 | $14.76 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 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.
Destination
Greece, NY
Late night in Greece on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Whitesboro, NY
115 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 43m 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.
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...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 103.4
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
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 175
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...
9 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 167.1
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...
12 mi from route
~31 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?
This route offers a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with only 7% of the journey on highways. While there's a substantial 188.2-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway, the overall character involves more frequent turns and navigation through local roads. You'll experience a dynamic driving experience, shifting between faster highway segments and more winding local stretches. This means you'll need to stay engaged with your navigation, especially as you transition between different road types.
Only 7% 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: 188.2 mi on New York State Thruway.
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 19.4 miles in near I 90 / New York State Thruway.
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 19 significant decision points across 230.7 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 19.4 miles (I 90 / New York State Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 207.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 218.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Halfmoon, NY
Full guide →Founded 1788
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 43m. Total distance: 230.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 188.2 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.41 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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.4 miles (I 90 / New York State Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 207.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 218.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Stanwix National Monument, Women's Rights National Historical Park 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 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 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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