How far is Greece, NY from Ithaca, NY?

The driving distance from Greece, NY to Ithaca, NY is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
98.22 mi
02h 17m
Flight
80.62 mi
129.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.62 mi
Kilometers
129.75 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.22 mi
Kilometers
158.07 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ithaca
Wed, Apr 22, 9:19 PM EDT
Return by in Greece
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greece
2026-04-22T19:01
Arrive Ithaca
Wed, Apr 22, 9:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Thompson
NY

Town in Sullivan County, New York, United States

From Greece
49.1 mi
01h 08m
To Ithaca
49.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.3 mi · 27 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 14: Geneva, Lyons

    2581 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    65 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1826 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Waterloo

    1306 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto State Highway 96

    6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 96

  20. 20

    Continue on North Road

    906 ft · 17 sec · North Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Virginia Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Virginia Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Washington Street

    1558 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West River Street

    106 m · 17 sec · West River Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Fayette Street

    1363 ft · 39 sec · Fayette Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 96

    6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 96

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Townline Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Townline Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ovid Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Ovid Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Ernsberger Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Ernsberger Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 89

    10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 89

  30. 30

    Turn right onto County Road 141

    1.4 km · 1 min · County Road 141

  31. 31

    Continue on Powell Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Powell Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto State Highway 96

    4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 96

  33. 33

    Continue on Trumansburg Road

    704 ft · 12 sec · Trumansburg Road

  34. 34

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Trumansburg Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Trumansburg Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Cliff Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cliff Street

  37. 37

    Continue on West Buffalo Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Buffalo Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Parker Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Parker Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto East Seneca Street

    648 ft · 22 sec · East Seneca Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Seneca Street

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
23.3 mi · 24%
State Highway 96
16.4 mi · 17%
Eastern Expressway
10.8 mi · 11%
State Highway 89
10.1 mi · 10%
Trumansburg Road
8.83 mi · 9%
West Ridge Road
4.15 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

23.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
80.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson
01h 08m from Greece
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greece and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Ithaca.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Thompson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from Greece and 49.2 miles from Ithaca.

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

The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.91 one way or $27.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 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 Ithaca.

Stop Ideas Near Thompson

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

55 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

61 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

67 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greece and Ithaca. Straight-line distance: 80.62 mi (129.75 km).

Greece

#1 Greece

Town in New York, United States

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

#2 Ithaca

City in New York, USA

Population30,981
Coordinates42.4406300, -76.4966100
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Greece (-77.69306, 43.20978)
End: Ithaca (-76.49661, 42.44063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.12 L · about $13.91
Round trip
$27.82
6.94 gal · 26.24 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $13.91 $27.82
Mid-grade $4.48 $15.55 $31.10
Premium $4.86 $16.87 $33.74
Diesel $4.69 $16.29 $32.58

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Greece and Ithaca. The current time is 19:01:43.

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.