This 323.5-mile journey from Port Chester, NY, to Greece, NY, is designed as a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can comfortably be completed in a single day, with an estimated duration of 6 hours and 54 minutes. You'll primarily be traveling on Long Mountain Parkway and the New York State Thruway before transitioning to I-81. With a fuel cost estimated at $53, this route offers a practical way to travel within New York State. The drive is best suited for those prioritizing efficiency and covering distance, making it an ideal option for a one-day road trip without the need for an overnight stop.
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
161.8 miles from Port Chester, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Long Mountain Parkway
107.6 mi
2h 15m
I 81
39.3 mi
46m
New York State Thruway
39.2 mi
46m
NY 17
33.7 mi
40m
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi
17m
Cross Westchester Expressway
10.8 mi
12m
Eastern Expressway
10.8 mi
13m
Clinton Street
10.5 mi
15m
Longest stretch:
Long Mountain Parkway
— 107.6 mi, about 2h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Chester, NY and Greece, NY.
1
Start on NY 120A
0.4 mi·58 sec·North Pearl Street
2
Turn slight right onto US 1
0.5 mi·50 sec·Boston Post Road
3
Take the ramp
507 ft·12 sec
4
Merge onto I 287
11 mi·12 min·Cross Westchester Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 87; I 287
8.9 mi·11 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 13NToward Palisades Parkway North, Bear MountainUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi·17 min·Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 18Toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
9
Enter roundabout onto US 6
375 ft·5 sec·Long Mountain Parkway
10
Continue on US 6
108 mi·2 hr 14 min·Long Mountain Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on NY 17
34 mi·40 min·NY 17
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
1.8 mi·2 min·I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
37 mi·43 min·I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 52Toward NY 13: Cortland
15
Turn right onto NY 13
39 ft·5 sec·Clinton Avenue
16
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Locust Avenue
17
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Albany Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41
0.4 mi·1 min·South Main Street
19
Turn left onto NY 41
10 mi·15 min·Clinton Street
20
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi·49 sec·East Lake Road
21
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi·7 min·State Route 41
22
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi·13 min·East Lake Road
23
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi·48 sec·East Lake Street
24
Turn left onto US 20
7.3 mi·13 min·East Genesee Street
25
Turn right onto US 20
0.2 mi·12 sec·North Fulton Street
26
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
0.4 mi·1 min·Arterial West
27
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38
9.8 mi·11 min·Chase Street
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi·2 min·Auburn Road
29
Turn right onto NY 318
4.1 mi·7 min·NY 318
30
Continue on NY 318
319 ft·10 sec·NY 318
Use the right lane.
31
Turn right onto NY 414
0.3 mi·28 sec·State Route 414
Use the right lane.
32
Continue on NY 414
217 ft·11 sec·Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
33
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
Use the left lane.
34
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 West: BuffaloUse the straight / right lanes.
35
Merge onto I 90
30 mi·34 min·New York State Thruway
36
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 45Toward I 490: RochesterUse the slight right lane.
37
Continue on I 490
11 mi·13 min·Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
0.2 mi·13 sec
Exit 21Toward I 590 South, NY 590 NorthUse the slight right lane.
39
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward NY 590 North: IrondequoitUse the slight right lane.
40
Merge onto NY 590
3.5 mi·4 min·Outer Loop
Use the straight / right lanes.
41
Take the exit
0.5 mi·55 sec
Exit 10AToward NY 104 West: GreeceUse the slight right lane.
42
Merge onto NY 104
3.5 mi·4 min·Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Continue on NY 104
0.2 mi·12 sec·Veterans Memorial Bridge
44
Continue on NY 104
2.7 mi·3 min·West Ridge Road
45
Continue on NY 104
1.1 mi·1 min·West Ridge Road
46
Turn right
60 ft·8 sec
47
Turn left
54 ft·4 sec
48
Turn right
8 ft·0 sec
49
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour, 54-minute estimated travel time, starting your drive from Port Chester early in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With only one recommended stop, you'll want to plan your breaks strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longer stretches, and consider filling up before departing or at a major service area along the New York State Thruway. This route is designed for efficient travel, so while flexibility exists, adhering to the highway segments will ensure you reach Greece, NY, within the projected timeframe.
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 161.8 miles from Port Chester, NY, or about 3h 22m 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 71 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161.8 miles or 3h 22m 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 40m
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 Port Chester, 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 Port Chester, NY
This is one driving day of about 323.5 miles and 6h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Port Chester, 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 31
5 decision points cluster between mile 20.6 and 311.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
20.6 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the exit toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
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 13N
Toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
7
269.3 mi into trip|~5h 47m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
269.5 mi into trip|~5h 47m 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
311.6 mi into trip|~6h 38m 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
311.7 mi into trip|~6h 38m 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
$53.25 one way
$106.50 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg113 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$57.58
$115.16
premium
$4.92
$62.70
$125.40
diesel
$5.61
$71.42
$142.85
Estimated Tolls: $1.96
New York State Thruway
(39.2 mi)$1.96
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
$53
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
97.1
1
$33.97
$15.53
Efficient EV
80.9
0
$28.31
$12.94
EV Truck/SUV
129.4
1
$45.29
$20.70
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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Port Chester, NY
Morning
in Port Chester on Tuesday
Local time
8:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
E 3 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Greece, NY
Morning
in Greece on Tuesday
Local time
8:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
S 10 to 20 mph59% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
10 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
6h 54m 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 256.6
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...
3 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 267.7
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...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 11.2
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...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 11.2
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 11.2
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
25 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 11.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this route, with 71% of the drive taking place on major roadways. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 107.6 miles on Long Mountain Parkway, offering a sustained period of consistent driving. The route transitions between parkway and interstate, providing a mix of open-road travel and the characteristic flow of major highways. This drive prioritizes steady progress, with the majority of your time spent on these high-speed corridors.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
49 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?
10/10
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 20.6 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 31 significant decision points across 323.5 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 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 269.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 269.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Port Chester, NY and Greece, NY, road signs point toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain, New York State Thruway and Albany.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 54m. Total distance: 323.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 54m 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 $1.96 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 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 269.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 269.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park and General Grant National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.9 hours each way, a round trip means 13.8 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.
