How far is Van Buren, NY from Greece, NY?

The driving distance from Van Buren, NY to Greece, NY is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
86.18 mi
01h 45m
Flight
70.41 mi
113.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.41 mi
Kilometers
113.32 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.18 mi
Kilometers
138.69 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greece
Sat, Apr 18, 7:44 PM EDT
Return by in Van Buren
Sat, Apr 18, 9:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Van Buren
2026-04-18T17:58
Arrive Greece
Sat, Apr 18, 7:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Van Buren
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
Phelps
NY

Town in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, USA

From Van Buren
43 mi
00h 53m
To Greece
43.2 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Van Buren and Greece.

  1. 1

    Start on Peck Road

    27 m · 9 sec · Peck Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Van Buren Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Van Buren Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jones Road

    2190 ft · 52 sec · Jones Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1129 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1733 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    758 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    985 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    61 mi · 1 hr 10 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester

    2126 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Eastern Expressway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Eastern Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 590 South, NY 590 North

    873 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 590 North: Irondequoit

    1216 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Outer Loop

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Outer Loop

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 104 West: Greece

    2636 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Keeler Street Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Keeler Street Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge

    1028 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on West Ridge Road

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Ridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    18 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
61 mi · 71%
Eastern Expressway
10.8 mi · 13%
West Ridge Road
3.82 mi · 4%
Outer Loop
3.54 mi · 4%
Keeler Street Expressway
3.45 mi · 4%
Van Buren Road
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

61 mi · 01h 10m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
70.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phelps
00h 53m from Van Buren
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Van Buren and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greece.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Van Buren to Greece?

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Phelps is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Van Buren and 43.2 miles from Greece.

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

The direct path is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.19 one way or $24.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Van Buren and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greece.

Stop Ideas Near Phelps

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

50 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

70 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

75 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Van Buren and Greece. Straight-line distance: 70.41 mi (113.32 km).

Van Buren

#1 Van Buren

Town in New York, United States

Population13,332
Coordinates43.1136800, -76.3021500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Greece

#2 Greece

Town in New York, United States

Population95,285
Coordinates43.2097800, -77.6930600
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Van Buren (-76.30215, 43.11368)
End: Greece (-77.69306, 43.20978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.51 L · about $12.19
Round trip
$24.37
6.08 gal · 23.02 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.19 $24.37
Mid-grade $4.48 $13.62 $27.24
Premium $4.86 $14.78 $29.55
Diesel $4.69 $14.27 $28.54

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Van Buren and Greece. The current time is 17:58:56.

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.