How far is Cortland, NY from Tonawanda, NY?
The driving distance from Cortland, NY to Tonawanda, NY is about 183 miles (294.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Ontario County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cortland and Tonawanda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cortland and Tonawanda.
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Start on Main Street
1892 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
1597 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Homer Avenue
1815 ft · 51 sec · Homer Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
999 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Fisher Avenue
2640 ft · 1 min · Fisher Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Homer Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Homer Road
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Continue on South West Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South West Street
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
9.8 mi · 14 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 Cortland and Tonawanda.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
99.6 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cortland 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 Cortland to Tonawanda?
The road trip is about 183 miles (294.5 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Victor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Cortland and 102 miles from Tonawanda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.73 one way or $57.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cortland and Mostly Cloudy near Tonawanda.
Stop Ideas Near Victor
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 Victor.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Buffalo–Depew station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cortland and Tonawanda. Straight-line distance: 139.87 mi (225.1 km).
#1 Cortland
City in New York, USA
| Population | 18,455 |
| Coordinates | 42.6011800, -76.1804800 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| 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: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $28.73 | $57.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $32.18 | $64.37 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $34.77 | $69.54 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $42.05 | $84.10 |
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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