How far is Greece, NY from Cortland, NY?

The driving distance from Greece, NY to Cortland, NY is about 106.9 miles (172 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.6 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
106.88 mi
02h 29m
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
106.88 mi
Kilometers
172 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cortland
Wed, Apr 15, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in Greece
Thu, Apr 16, 1:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greece
2026-04-15T20:43
Arrive Cortland
Wed, Apr 15, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
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 Greece
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 Greece
53.4 mi
01h 14m
To Cortland
53.5 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    79 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    32 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    115 m · 29 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn sharp right onto West Ridge Road

    870 ft · 31 sec · West Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Ridge Road

    4 mi · 6 min · West Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1030 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Keeler Street Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Keeler Street Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 590 South: Downtown Rochester

    2228 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 490 East, I 490 West: Victor, Downtown Rochester

    1008 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 490 East: Victor

    2685 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Eastern Expressway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Eastern Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    3238 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    30 mi · 35 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

    2420 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 414

    1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414

  18. 18

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Clark Street Road

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Street

    69 m · 12 sec · State Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Dill Street

    720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Loop Road

    140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Genesee Street Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street

  27. 27

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  28. 28

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  29. 29

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 41

    9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North West Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street

  32. 32

    Continue on West Homer Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Homer Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Fisher Avenue

    2640 ft · 1 min · Fisher Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    999 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Homer Avenue

    1815 ft · 54 sec · Homer Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1597 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street

  37. 37

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

    1892 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
30 mi · 28%
Eastern Expressway
10.8 mi · 10%
East Lake Road
9.92 mi · 9%
State Highway 41
9.82 mi · 9%
Clark Street Road
9.59 mi · 9%
Genesee Street
5.45 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

30 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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
87.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tyre
01h 14m from Greece
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172 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?

Tyre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Greece and 53.5 miles from Cortland.

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 19.5 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.11 one way or $30.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Greece and Cortland. Straight-line distance: 87.34 mi (140.56 km).

Greece

#1 Greece

Town in New York, United States

Population95,285
Coordinates43.2097800, -77.6930600
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Cortland

#2 Cortland

City in New York, USA

Population18,455
Coordinates42.6011800, -76.1804800
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Greece (-77.69306, 43.20978)
End: Cortland (-76.18048, 42.60118)

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 46m
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
3.77 gal
14.28 L · about $15.11
Round trip
$30.23
7.54 gal · 28.56 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $15.11 $30.23
Mid-grade $4.48 $16.89 $33.79
Premium $4.86 $18.33 $36.65
Diesel $4.69 $17.70 $35.39

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Greece and Cortland. The current time is 20:43:41.

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.