How far is Elma, NY from Greece, NY?

The driving distance from Elma, NY to Greece, NY is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.39 mi
01h 30m
Flight
53.89 mi
86.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.89 mi
Kilometers
86.72 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.39 mi
Kilometers
108.46 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greece
Sun, Apr 12, 10:19 AM EDT
Return by in Elma
Sun, Apr 12, 11:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elma
2026-04-12T08:49
Arrive Greece
Sun, Apr 12, 10:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elma
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Batavia
NY

Town in New York

From Elma
33.6 mi
00h 45m
To Greece
33.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bowen Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Bowen Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1287 ft · 28 sec · Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cemetery Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cemetery Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Walden Avenue

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Walden Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Genesee Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Genesee Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    2409 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Alleghany Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Alleghany Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    112 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    617 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    22.6 mi · 26 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490, NY 19: LeRoy, Rochester

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Western Expressway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Western Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward NY 390 North: Greece

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Outer Loop

    3 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 104 West: Ridge Road

    1231 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West Ridge Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    18 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elma 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
22.6 mi · 34%
Western Expressway
18.7 mi · 28%
Genesee Street
5.94 mi · 9%
Walden Avenue
5.67 mi · 8%
Alleghany Road
3.15 mi · 5%
Bowen Road
3.09 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

22.6 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Batavia
00h 45m from Elma
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elma and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Greece.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Batavia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Elma and 33.7 miles from Greece.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elma and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Greece.

Stop Ideas Near Batavia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Batavia, 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 Batavia.

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

45 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

50 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

58 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

70 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elma and Greece. Straight-line distance: 53.89 mi (86.72 km).

Elma

#1 Elma

City in New York, United States of America

Population11,752
Coordinates42.8508900, -78.6403000
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Greece

#2 Greece

Town in New York, United States

Population95,285
Coordinates43.2097800, -77.6930600
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Elma (-78.6403, 42.85089)
End: Greece (-77.69306, 43.20978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.72 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.61
5.14 gal · 19.44 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.30 $20.61
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.52 $23.03
Premium $4.86 $12.49 $24.99
Diesel $4.69 $12.06 $24.13

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Elma and Greece. The current time is 08:49:23.

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.