Origin
Penfield, NY
Morning in Penfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Penfield, NY to Greece, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Penfield, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Greece, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 15.8-mile drive from Penfield, NY to Greece, NY will take you about 22 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing West Ridge Road, the Outer Loop, and Keeler Street Expressway, this route is entirely within the Northeast region of New York. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, it's an easy day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The road profile indicates a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting you'll be navigating through various local streets and intersections rather than a continuous highway. It's a convenient local connector that won't break the bank or your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Ridge Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Outer Loop | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Keeler Street Expressway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Korean War Memorial Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Eastern Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Penfield Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Memorial Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Ridge Road
— 3.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penfield, NY and Greece, NY.
1
Start on NY 441
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Penfield Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Continue on NY 441
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Korean War Memorial Highway
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
4
Merge onto I 490
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 21
Toward I 590 South, NY 590 North
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto NY 590
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Outer Loop
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 10A
Toward NY 104 West: Greece
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto NY 104
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on NY 104
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Bridge
11
Continue on NY 104
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Ridge Road
12
Continue on NY 104
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ridge Road
13
Turn right
60 ft
·
8 sec
14
Turn left
54 ft
·
4 sec
15
Turn right
8 ft
·
0 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m 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
4 mi into trip
|
~6m 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
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NY 590 / Outer Loop
Merge onto NY 590 / Outer Loop
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
NY 104 / Keeler Street Expressway
Merge onto NY 104 / Keeler Street Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.20 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Morning in Greece on Tuesday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
S 10 to 20 mph
59% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
15 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
22m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a dynamic driving experience on this route, characterized by frequent turns and adjustments as you navigate local roads. With only 28% of the drive on highways, you'll spend most of your time on surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.8 miles on West Ridge Road, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you transition back to more varied driving. This 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be actively engaged with the road, making it feel more like navigating a familiar town than a long-distance journey.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.8 mi on West Ridge Road.
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 3.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 15.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (NY 590 / Outer Loop): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Penfield, NY
Full guide →Founded 1810
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 22m. Total distance: 15.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.8 miles on West Ridge Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (NY 590 / Outer Loop): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greece, NY before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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