This 305-mile drive from Ossining, NY, to Greece, NY, will take approximately 6 hours and 38 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. You'll primarily be on Long Mountain Parkway and I-81, with a significant portion on NY-17. With a projected fuel cost around $50, this route is budget-friendly for a single day's adventure. The drive is focused on efficient travel across New York State, connecting two points within the Northeast region. Plan for one main stop to break up the journey.
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
152.5 miles from Ossining, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Long Mountain Parkway
107.6 mi
2h 14m
I 81
39.3 mi
46m
NY 17
33.7 mi
40m
New York State Thruway
30.3 mi
34m
Eastern Expressway
10.8 mi
13m
Clinton Street
10.5 mi
15m
East Lake Road
9.9 mi
14m
Chase Street
9.8 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
Long Mountain Parkway
— 107.6 mi, about 2h 14m
Traffic on I-81
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 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 Ossining, NY and Greece, NY.
1
Start on NY 133
51 ft·9 sec·Upper Croton Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto US 9
1.5 mi·3 min·North Highland Avenue
3
Take the ramp onto US 9
9.2 mi·13 min·US 9
4
Turn left onto US 6; US 9; US 202
0.2 mi·12 sec·US 6; US 9; US 202
5
Enter roundabout onto Bear Mountain Bridge Road
128 ft·1 sec·Bear Mountain Bridge Road
6
Continue on Bear Mountain Bridge Road
4.2 mi·7 min·Bear Mountain Bridge Road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Turn slight right onto US 6; US 202
319 ft·7 sec·US 6; US 202
8
Enter roundabout onto US 6
295 ft·4 sec·Palisades Interstate Parkway
9
Continue on US 6
2.5 mi·3 min·Palisades Interstate Parkway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.3 mi·21 sec·US 6
Exit 18Toward US 6: Central Valley, Seven Lakes Drive, New York State Thruway
11
Enter roundabout onto US 6
177 ft·2 sec·Long Mountain Parkway
12
Continue on US 6
108 mi·2 hr 14 min·Long Mountain Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on NY 17
34 mi·40 min·NY 17
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
1.8 mi·2 min·I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
37 mi·43 min·I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 52Toward NY 13: Cortland
17
Turn right onto NY 13
39 ft·5 sec·Clinton Avenue
18
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Locust Avenue
19
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Albany Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41
0.4 mi·1 min·South Main Street
21
Turn left onto NY 41
10 mi·15 min·Clinton Street
22
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi·49 sec·East Lake Road
23
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi·7 min·State Route 41
24
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi·13 min·East Lake Road
25
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi·48 sec·East Lake Street
26
Turn left onto US 20
7.3 mi·13 min·East Genesee Street
27
Turn right onto US 20
0.2 mi·12 sec·North Fulton Street
28
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
0.4 mi·1 min·Arterial West
29
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38
9.8 mi·11 min·Chase Street
Use the left lane.
30
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi·2 min·Auburn Road
31
Turn right onto NY 318
4.1 mi·7 min·NY 318
32
Continue on NY 318
319 ft·10 sec·NY 318
Use the right lane.
33
Turn right onto NY 414
0.3 mi·28 sec·State Route 414
Use the right lane.
34
Continue on NY 414
217 ft·11 sec·Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
35
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
Use the left lane.
36
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 West: BuffaloUse the straight / right lanes.
37
Merge onto I 90
30 mi·34 min·New York State Thruway
38
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 45Toward I 490: RochesterUse the slight right lane.
39
Continue on I 490
11 mi·13 min·Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Take the exit
0.2 mi·13 sec
Exit 21Toward I 590 South, NY 590 NorthUse the slight right lane.
41
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward NY 590 North: IrondequoitUse the slight right lane.
42
Merge onto NY 590
3.5 mi·4 min·Outer Loop
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
Take the exit
0.5 mi·55 sec
Exit 10AToward NY 104 West: GreeceUse the slight right lane.
44
Merge onto NY 104
3.5 mi·4 min·Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Continue on NY 104
0.2 mi·12 sec·Veterans Memorial Bridge
46
Continue on NY 104
2.7 mi·3 min·West Ridge Road
47
Continue on NY 104
1.1 mi·1 min·West Ridge Road
48
Turn right
60 ft·8 sec
49
Turn left
54 ft·4 sec
50
Turn right
8 ft·0 sec
51
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6.5-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Ossining to avoid any potential traffic and maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility; a mid-journey break around the halfway point should suffice. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the 107.6-mile stretch on Long Mountain Parkway, as services might be less frequent there. This route is well-suited for a single day, so you can be flexible with your timing and enjoy a straightforward trip.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 152.5 miles from Ossining, NY, or about 3h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.6 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 67 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.5 miles or 3h 16m 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 29m
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 Ossining, 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 Ossining, NY
This is one driving day of about 305 miles and 6h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Ossining, 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 Long Mountain Parkway for about 107.6 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 32
5 decision points cluster between mile 17.8 and 293.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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17.8 mi into trip|~29m in|US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward US 6: Central Valley, Seven Lakes Drive, New York State Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 18
Toward US 6: Central Valley, Seven Lakes Drive,...
7
250.7 mi into trip|~5h 30m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
250.9 mi into trip|~5h 31m 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
293 mi into trip|~6h 21m 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
293.2 mi into trip|~6h 21m 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
$49.34 one way
$98.68 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg107 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$53.54
$107.09
premium
$4.85
$58.21
$116.43
diesel
$4.80
$57.59
$115.18
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
$49
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
91.5
1
$32.03
$14.64
Efficient EV
76.3
0
$26.69
$12.20
EV Truck/SUV
122
1
$42.70
$19.52
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 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
Ossining, NY
Afternoon
in Ossining on Sunday
Local time
1:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Patchy Smoke
NW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 2:45PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Destination
Greece, NY
Afternoon
in Greece on Sunday
Local time
1:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Areas Of Smoke
N 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 2:45PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
81°F
Hamilton, NY
153 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
6h 38m 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...
3 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 231.3
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 252.4
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive, with 71% of your journey on major roadways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is about 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway, offering a solid period of consistent driving. While much of the route utilizes high-speed highways for efficiency, the inclusion of parkways and state routes suggests some variation in the driving experience. This profile generally means you'll be covering distance quickly, with occasional shifts in road type as you progress through New York.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
51 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 107.6 mi on Long Mountain Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Mountain Parkway and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.8 miles in near US 6.
Driving Effort9/10
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 32 significant decision points across 305 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 17.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 250.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 250.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,620 ft163 ft
Total Climb
2,690 ft
Total Descent
2,421 ft
Highest Point
1,620 ft
~87.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,457 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ossining, NY and Greece, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway and Albany.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 38m. Total distance: 305 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 38m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway. 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 18 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 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 250.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 250.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park and Hamilton Grange National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.3 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.
