How far is Carmel, NY from Tonawanda, NY?
The driving distance from Carmel, NY to Tonawanda, NY is about 385.5 miles (620.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 287.8 miles (463.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving 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 06h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Broome County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carmel and Tonawanda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carmel and Tonawanda.
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Start on the route
33 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 52
2.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 52
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Continue on Snadbeck Avenue
539 ft · 11 sec · Snadbeck Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Snadbeck Avenue
668 ft · 13 sec · Snadbeck Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 311
1.6 km · 2 min · State Highway 311
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Take the ramp left toward Newburgh
1254 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 17K: Montgomery, Newburgh
1226 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn slight left onto State Highway 17K
10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 17K
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Take the ramp sharp right toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Wurtsboro, Binghamton
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
109.5 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
37.4 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland
789 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
12 m · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue
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Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue
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Continue on Albany Street
3055 ft · 1 min · Albany Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2126 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
10.5 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on East Lake Road
2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
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Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on East Lake Street
2676 ft · 48 sec · East Lake Street
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Turn left onto East Genesee Street
7.3 mi · 14 min · East Genesee Street
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Turn right onto North Fulton Street
815 ft · 13 sec · North Fulton Street
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Turn left onto Arterial West
1931 ft · 1 min · Arterial West
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Continue on Chase Street
9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street
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Continue on Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
97 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 414
1557 ft · 29 sec · State Route 414
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Continue on Ridge Road
66 m · 11 sec · Ridge Road
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Take the ramp left
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
3202 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
99.6 mi · 1 hr 55 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
2277 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Youngmann Expressway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 425: Colvin Boulevard
1355 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Twin Cities Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Twin Cities Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Fillmore Avenue
2413 ft · 1 min · Fillmore Avenue
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Turn left onto Fremont Street
550 ft · 25 sec · Fremont Street
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Turn right onto Young Street
1398 ft · 42 sec · Young Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1336 ft · 44 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Seymour Street
750 ft · 22 sec · Seymour Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seymour Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carmel and Tonawanda.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 86 West
Merge slight left
110 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Carmel and Mostly Cloudy near Tonawanda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carmel to Tonawanda?
The road trip is about 385.5 miles (620.4 km) and usually takes 06h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.3 miles from Carmel and 206.2 miles from Tonawanda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 287.8 miles (463.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.49 one way or $120.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carmel and Mostly Cloudy near Tonawanda.
Stop Ideas Near Lisle
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 Lisle.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Union Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carmel and Tonawanda. Straight-line distance: 287.79 mi (463.16 km).
#1 Carmel
Town in New York
| Population | 34,339 |
| Coordinates | 41.4300900, -73.6801300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tonawanda
City in the state of New York, USA
| Population | 14,755 |
| Coordinates | 43.0203300, -78.8803100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seymour Street (-78.880469, 43.020357)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 620 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 48m |
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 | $4.45 | $60.49 | $120.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $67.76 | $135.51 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $73.20 | $146.39 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $88.52 | $177.04 |
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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