Lewisboro, NY to Greece, NY is 321.8 miles and takes about 7 hours 6 minutes via NY 17 and I 81/I 84, with a fuel budget near $57 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, heading northwest through the Northeast region. It's a predominantly highway drive, making it a straightforward option for a single-day transit. You'll cover a good amount of ground efficiently, so plan for a full day behind the wheel if you're aiming to arrive before evening.
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
160.9 miles from Lewisboro, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 17
109.5 mi
2h 17m
I 81
39.3 mi
46m
I 84
33.7 mi
40m
New York State Thruway
30.3 mi
34m
Eastern Expressway
10.8 mi
13m
Clinton Street
10.5 mi
15m
State Highway 17K
10 mi
13m
East Lake Road
9.9 mi
14m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 109.5 mi, about 2h 17m
Traffic on I-81
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,020 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~94 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 3 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 Lewisboro, NY and Greece, NY.
1
Start on Shady Lane
148 ft·7 sec·Shady Lane
2
Turn right onto NY 123
1.1 mi·2 min·Smith Ridge Road
3
Turn right onto Spring Hill Lane
0.2 mi·33 sec·Spring Hill Lane
4
Continue on West Lane
2.1 mi·4 min·West Lane
5
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 35
174 ft·5 sec·West Lane
6
Continue on CT 35
1.1 mi·3 min·Main Street
7
Continue on CT 116
0.1 mi·15 sec·Main Street
8
Continue on CT 116
3.0 mi·6 min·North Salem Road
9
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 116
1.1 mi·2 min·North Salem Road
10
Continue on NY 116
1.1 mi·1 min·Titicus Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto NY 121
3.7 mi·6 min·Peach Lake Road
12
Turn left onto US 6; US 202
1.1 mi·1 min·Danbury Road
Toward Brewster
13
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·50 sec
Toward Newburgh, White Plains
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 9WToward I 84 West: Newburgh
15
Merge onto I 84
34 mi·40 min·I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 34Toward NY 17K: Montgomery, NewburghUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto NY 17K
6.9 mi·9 min·NY 17K
18
Turn slight left onto NY 17K
10 mi·13 min·State Highway 17K
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Wurtsboro, Binghamton
20
Merge onto NY 17
110 mi·2 hr 17 min·NY 17
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
1.8 mi·2 min·I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
37 mi·43 min·I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 52Toward NY 13: Cortland
24
Turn right onto NY 13
39 ft·5 sec·Clinton Avenue
25
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Locust Avenue
26
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Albany Street
27
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41
0.4 mi·1 min·South Main Street
28
Turn left onto NY 41
10 mi·15 min·Clinton Street
29
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi·49 sec·East Lake Road
30
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi·7 min·State Route 41
31
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi·13 min·East Lake Road
32
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi·48 sec·East Lake Street
33
Turn left onto US 20
7.3 mi·13 min·East Genesee Street
34
Turn right onto US 20
0.2 mi·12 sec·North Fulton Street
35
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
0.4 mi·1 min·Arterial West
36
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38
9.8 mi·11 min·Chase Street
Use the left lane.
37
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi·2 min·Auburn Road
38
Turn right onto NY 318
4.1 mi·7 min·NY 318
39
Continue on NY 318
319 ft·10 sec·NY 318
Use the right lane.
40
Turn right onto NY 414
0.3 mi·28 sec·State Route 414
Use the right lane.
41
Continue on NY 414
217 ft·11 sec·Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
42
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
Use the left lane.
43
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 West: BuffaloUse the straight / right lanes.
44
Merge onto I 90
30 mi·34 min·New York State Thruway
45
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 45Toward I 490: RochesterUse the slight right lane.
46
Continue on I 490
11 mi·13 min·Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Take the exit
0.2 mi·13 sec
Exit 21Toward I 590 South, NY 590 NorthUse the slight right lane.
48
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward NY 590 North: IrondequoitUse the slight right lane.
49
Merge onto NY 590
3.5 mi·4 min·Outer Loop
Use the straight / right lanes.
50
Take the exit
0.5 mi·55 sec
Exit 10AToward NY 104 West: GreeceUse the slight right lane.
51
Merge onto NY 104
3.5 mi·4 min·Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52
Continue on NY 104
0.2 mi·12 sec·Veterans Memorial Bridge
53
Continue on NY 104
2.7 mi·3 min·West Ridge Road
54
Continue on NY 104
1.1 mi·1 min·West Ridge Road
55
Turn right
60 ft·8 sec
56
Turn left
54 ft·4 sec
57
Turn right
8 ft·0 sec
58
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Starting your drive from Lewisboro, NY, early in the morning will give you the best chance to complete the 321.8-mile trip to Greece, NY before dark. With a total duration of around 7 hours, you'll have time for a couple of stops without feeling rushed. The longest stretch without a major break is 109.5 miles on NY 17, so be sure to fuel up before embarking on that segment. Given the $57 fuel cost estimate, it's wise to factor that into your budget and be aware of your vehicle's fuel efficiency.
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 160.9 miles from Lewisboro, NY, or about 3h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.5 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 71 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.9 miles or 3h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 52m
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 Lewisboro, 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 Lewisboro, NY
This is one driving day of about 321.8 miles and 7h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Lewisboro, 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 NY 17 for about 109.5 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 37
5 decision points cluster between mile 49.3 and 310 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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49.3 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward NY 17K: Montgomery, Newburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward NY 17K: Montgomery, Newburgh
7
267.6 mi into trip|~5h 59m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
267.7 mi into trip|~5h 59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
8
309.9 mi into trip|~6h 50m 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
310 mi into trip|~6h 50m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.06 one way
$104.12 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg113 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$56.49
$112.98
premium
$4.85
$61.42
$122.84
diesel
$4.80
$60.76
$121.52
Estimated Tolls: $1.52
New York State Thruway
(30.3 mi)$1.52
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
$52
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
96.5
1
$33.79
$15.45
Efficient EV
80.5
0
$28.16
$12.87
EV Truck/SUV
128.7
1
$45.05
$20.60
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Lewisboro, NY
Late night
in Lewisboro on Monday
Local time
3:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Greece, NY
Late night
in Greece on Monday
Local time
3:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny then Patchy Smoke
NE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
81°F
Hamilton, NY
161 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
1 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
7h 6m 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
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 255.2
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
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 266.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 67% of the driving on high-speed roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 109.5 miles on NY 17 before transitioning to I 81 and I 84. Expect a steady pace with fewer interruptions on the main highway sections. The transition from NY 17 to the interstate system will likely involve more merging traffic.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
58 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 109.5 mi on NY 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 49.3 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 37 significant decision points across 321.8 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 49.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 267.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 267.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,680 ft258 ft
Total Climb
1,977 ft
Total Descent
2,276 ft
Highest Point
1,680 ft
~229.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,423 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lewisboro, NY and Greece, NY, road signs point toward Newburgh, Binghamton and Albany.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 6m. Total distance: 321.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 6m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 109.5 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.52 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 49.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 267.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 267.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Women's Rights National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Greece, NY before the return drive.
