How far is Clarence, NY from Tonawanda, NY?
The driving distance from Clarence, NY to Tonawanda, NY is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Erie County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarence and Tonawanda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarence and Tonawanda.
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Start on Boyd Drive
6 m · 3 sec · Boyd Drive
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Turn right onto Ransom Road
1398 ft · 42 sec · Ransom Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Sheridan Drive
6.9 mi · 12 min · Sheridan Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 290 West
2015 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway
3.8 mi · 5 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 Clarence and Tonawanda.
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.
Sheridan Drive
Turn slight right onto Sheridan Drive
6.92 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Clarence 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 Clarence to Tonawanda?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Williamsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Clarence and 9 miles from Tonawanda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clarence and Mostly Cloudy near Tonawanda.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsville
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 Williamsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarence and Tonawanda. Straight-line distance: 14.88 mi (23.95 km).
#1 Clarence
Town in Erie County, New York, United States
| Population | 33,026 |
| Coordinates | 42.9767300, -78.5919700 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.34 | $6.67 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
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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