How far is Greece, NY from Syracuse, NY?

The driving distance from Greece, NY to Syracuse, NY is about 95.7 miles (154 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
95.68 mi
01h 33m
Flight
78.73 mi
126.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.73 mi
Kilometers
126.71 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.68 mi
Kilometers
153.99 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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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 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Fri, Apr 17, 5:09 PM EDT
Return by in Greece
Fri, Apr 17, 6:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greece
2026-04-17T15:36
Arrive Syracuse
Fri, Apr 17, 5:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
47.3 mi
00h 46m
To Syracuse
48.4 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 690, NY 690: Syracuse, Fulton

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 690 East: Fairgrounds, Syracuse

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    636 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown

    833 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Genesee Street

    1939 ft · 1 min · West Genesee Street

  21. 21

    Continue on James Street

    607 ft · 23 sec · James Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Oswego Boulevard

    97 m · 12 sec · Oswego Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Erie Boulevard East

    160 m · 19 sec · Erie Boulevard East

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South State Street

    989 ft · 25 sec · South State Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
61.1 mi · 64%
Eastern Expressway
10.8 mi · 11%
I 690 East
8.16 mi · 9%
West Ridge Road
4.15 mi · 4%
Keeler Street Expressway
3.4 mi · 4%
Outer Loop
3.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

61.1 mi · 01h 11m

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson
00h 46m from Greece
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Greece and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Syracuse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.7 miles (154 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 47.3 miles from Greece and 48.4 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Greece and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Syracuse.

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 Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 78.73 mi (126.71 km).

Greece

#1 Greece

Town in New York, United States

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

#2 Syracuse

The fifth most populous city in New York.

Population141,229
Coordinates43.0481200, -76.1474200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.693082, 43.209762)
End: South State Street (-76.14744, 43.04812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.78 L · about $13.55
Round trip
$27.10
6.76 gal · 25.56 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $13.55 $27.10
Mid-grade $4.48 $15.15 $30.29
Premium $4.86 $16.43 $32.86
Diesel $4.69 $15.87 $31.73

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Greece and Syracuse. The current time is 15:36:05.

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.