How far is Cortland, NY from Greece, NY?

The driving distance from Cortland, NY to Greece, NY is about 107 miles (172.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
107.02 mi
02h 28m
Flight
87.34 mi
140.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.34 mi
Kilometers
140.56 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.02 mi
Kilometers
172.23 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greece
Wed, Apr 15, 9:37 PM EDT
Return by in Cortland
Thu, Apr 16, 12:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cortland
2026-04-15T19:09
Arrive Greece
Wed, Apr 15, 9:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cortland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tyre
NY

Town of the United States

From Cortland
53.4 mi
01h 14m
To Greece
53.6 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
72°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cortland and Greece.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cortland and Greece.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1892 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1597 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Homer Avenue

    1815 ft · 51 sec · Homer Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    999 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fisher Avenue

    2640 ft · 1 min · Fisher Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Homer Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Homer Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South West Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South West Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    9.8 mi · 14 min · Clinton Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  11. 11

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 48 sec · East Lake Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    7.3 mi · 14 min · East Genesee Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Fulton Street

    815 ft · 13 sec · North Fulton Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Arterial West

    1931 ft · 1 min · Arterial West

  16. 16

    Continue on Chase Street

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    97 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Route 414

    1557 ft · 29 sec · State Route 414

  21. 21

    Continue on Ridge Road

    66 m · 11 sec · Ridge Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left

    945 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    3202 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    30.3 mi · 35 min · New York State Thruway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester

    2126 ft · 52 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Eastern Expressway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Eastern Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 590 South, NY 590 North

    873 ft · 14 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 590 North: Irondequoit

    1216 ft · 18 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Outer Loop

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 104 West: Greece

    2636 ft · 55 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight right onto Keeler Street Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Keeler Street Expressway

  32. 32

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1028 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  33. 33

    Continue on West Ridge Road

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West Ridge Road

  34. 34

    Continue on West Ridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ridge Road

  35. 35

    Turn right

    18 m · 8 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cortland and Greece.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
38 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
30.3 mi · 28%
Eastern Expressway
10.8 mi · 10%
East Lake Road
9.92 mi · 9%
Clinton Street
9.82 mi · 9%
Chase Street
9.76 mi · 9%
East Genesee Street
7.33 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

30.3 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
87.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tyre
01h 14m from Cortland
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cortland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greece.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cortland to Greece?

The road trip is about 107 miles (172.2 km) and usually takes 02h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tyre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Cortland and 53.6 miles from Greece.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.15 one way or $30.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cortland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greece.

Stop Ideas Near Tyre

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tyre, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tyre.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

49 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

54 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

68 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Rome station

112 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cortland and Greece. Straight-line distance: 87.34 mi (140.56 km).

Cortland

#1 Cortland

City in New York, USA

Population18,455
Coordinates42.6011800, -76.1804800
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Greece

#2 Greece

Town in New York, United States

Population95,285
Coordinates43.2097800, -77.6930600
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Cortland (-76.18048, 42.60118)
End: Greece (-77.69306, 43.20978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.3 L · about $15.15
Round trip
$30.31
7.56 gal · 28.6 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $15.15 $30.31
Mid-grade $4.48 $16.94 $33.88
Premium $4.86 $18.37 $36.75
Diesel $4.69 $17.74 $35.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cortland and Greece. The current time is 19:09:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.