How far is Greece, NY from Beacon, NY?
The driving distance from Greece, NY to Beacon, NY is about 282 miles (453.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greece and Beacon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greece and Beacon.
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Start on the route
79 m · 19 sec
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Turn slight left
32 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
115 m · 29 sec
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At the end of the road, turn sharp right onto West Ridge Road
870 ft · 31 sec · West Ridge Road
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Continue on West Ridge Road
4 mi · 6 min · West Ridge Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge
1030 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Keeler Street Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Keeler Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 590 South: Downtown Rochester
2228 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop
3.3 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 490 East, I 490 West: Victor, Downtown Rochester
1008 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 490 East: Victor
2685 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastern Expressway
10.8 mi · 13 min · Eastern Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
3238 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
30 mi · 35 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
2420 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
100 m · 8 sec
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Continue on State Route 414
1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
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Turn right onto State Street
69 m · 12 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Dill Street
720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street
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Continue on Loop Road
140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road
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Turn right onto East Lake Street
2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street
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Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
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Continue on East Lake Road
2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41
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Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street
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Take the ramp left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on New York
105.3 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 17K: Bloomingburg, Montgomery
1365 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 17K
10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 17K
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Turn slight right onto Ward's Bridge
74 m · 4 sec · Ward's Bridge
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Continue on Ward Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Ward Street
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Continue on State Highway 17K
6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 17K
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Turn left onto I 84 East: Newburgh Beacon Bridge
1494 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9D: Beacon, Wappingers Falls
972 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on NY 9D: Beacon, Wappingers Falls
627 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto North Road
562 ft · 16 sec · North Road
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Continue on North Avenue
1 km · 2 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2610 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greece and Beacon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York
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105 mi · 02h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greece and Mostly Sunny near Beacon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greece to Beacon?
The road trip is about 282 miles (453.9 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Port Dickinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.9 miles from Greece and 141.2 miles from Beacon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.89 one way or $79.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Greece and Mostly Sunny near Beacon.
Stop Ideas Near Port Dickinson
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 Port Dickinson.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greece and Beacon. Straight-line distance: 223.61 mi (359.87 km).
#1 Greece
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 95,285 |
| Coordinates | 43.2097800, -77.6930600 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beacon
City in Dutchess County, New York, United States
| Population | 13,930 |
| Coordinates | 41.5048200, -73.9695800 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beacon (-73.96958, 41.50482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 454 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $39.89 | $79.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $44.59 | $89.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $48.37 | $96.73 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $46.71 | $93.41 |
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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