How far is Greece, NY from Elmira, NY?
The driving distance from Greece, NY to Elmira, NY is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 28m.
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
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greece and Elmira.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greece and Elmira.
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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
23.3 mi · 27 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 14: Geneva, Lyons
2581 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right
65 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Seneca Street
825 ft · 21 sec · Seneca Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Lochland Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Lochland Road
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Continue on West Lake Road
33.1 mi · 42 min · West Lake Road
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Continue on Lake Shore Drive
117 m · 5 sec · Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on North Franklin Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Franklin Street
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Continue on North Catherine Street
6 mi · 8 min · North Catherine Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Watkins Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Watkins Road
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Turn right onto Westinghouse Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Westinghouse Road
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Continue on Corning Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Corning Road
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Turn straight onto College Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · College Avenue
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Continue on Park Place
2527 ft · 47 sec · Park Place
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cultural Connector
45 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Main Street
1100 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Church Street
39 m · 2 sec · West Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greece and Elmira.
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.
West Lake Road
Continue on West Lake Road
33.1 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Greece and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Elmira.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greece to Elmira?
The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.5 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?
Geneva is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Greece and 55.5 miles from Elmira.
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 21.4 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 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 $15.72 one way or $31.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greece and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Elmira.
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 Greece and Elmira. Straight-line distance: 89.51 mi (144.05 km).
#1 Greece
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 95,285 |
| Coordinates | 43.2097800, -77.6930600 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elmira
City in Chemung County, New York, USA
| Population | 27,045 |
| Coordinates | 42.0898000, -76.8077300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elmira (-76.80773, 42.0898)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 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 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $15.72 | $31.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $17.57 | $35.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $19.06 | $38.11 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $18.40 | $36.80 |
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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