How far is Elmira, NY from Greece, NY?
The driving distance from Elmira, NY to Greece, NY is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmira and Greece.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmira and Greece.
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Start on West Church Street
39 m · 4 sec · West Church Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1099 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cultural Connector
63 m · 6 sec · Park Place
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Exit the rotary onto Park Place
2527 ft · 49 sec · Park Place
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Continue on College Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · College Avenue
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Continue on Corning Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Corning Road
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Continue on Westinghouse Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Westinghouse Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Watkins Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Watkins Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Watkins Road
6 mi · 8 min · Watkins Road
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Continue on South Franklin Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Franklin Street
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Continue on Lake Shore Drive
117 m · 5 sec · Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on North Madison Avenue
33.1 mi · 43 min · North Madison Avenue
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Continue on Lochland Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Lochland Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Seneca Street
825 ft · 15 sec · Seneca Street
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Turn left onto Exchange Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Exchange Street
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Continue on Lyons Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Lyons Road
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Take the exit left
773 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
2379 ft · 58 sec
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Continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
23.3 mi · 27 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester
2126 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Eastern Expressway
10.8 mi · 13 min · Eastern Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 590 South, NY 590 North
873 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 590 North: Irondequoit
1216 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop
3.5 mi · 5 min · Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 104 West: Greece
2636 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Keeler Street Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Keeler Street Expressway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge
1028 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on West Ridge Road
2.7 mi · 3 min · West Ridge Road
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Continue on West Ridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ridge Road
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Turn right
18 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
17 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
2 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elmira and Greece.
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.
North Madison Avenue
Continue on North Madison Avenue
33.1 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Elmira and Mostly Sunny near Greece.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmira to Greece?
The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Geneva is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.3 miles from Elmira and 55.4 miles from Greece.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 $15.64 one way or $31.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Elmira and Mostly Sunny near Greece.
Stop Ideas Near Geneva
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Geneva.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmira and Greece. Straight-line distance: 89.51 mi (144.05 km).
#1 Elmira
City in Chemung County, New York, USA
| Population | 27,045 |
| Coordinates | 42.0898000, -76.8077300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greece
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 95,285 |
| Coordinates | 43.2097800, -77.6930600 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greece (-77.69306, 43.20978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $15.64 | $31.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $17.48 | $34.95 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.96 | $37.92 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $18.31 | $36.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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