How far is De Witt, NY from Tonawanda, NY?

The driving distance from De Witt, NY to Tonawanda, NY is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
154.63 mi
02h 32m
Flight
141.79 mi
228.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.79 mi
Kilometers
228.19 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.63 mi
Kilometers
248.86 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tonawanda
Thu, Oct 15, 4:59 PM EDT
Return by in De Witt
Thu, Oct 15, 7:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Witt
2026-10-15T14:27
Arrive Tonawanda
Thu, Oct 15, 4:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in De Witt
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
Mendon
NY

Town in Monroe County, New York, United States

From De Witt
77.2 mi
01h 16m
To Tonawanda
77.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between De Witt and Tonawanda.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Witt and Tonawanda.

  1. 1

    Start on Hampshire Drive

    75 m · 14 sec · Hampshire Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fiordon Road

    1024 ft · 49 sec · Fiordon Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sycamore Terrace

    1161 ft · 41 sec · Sycamore Terrace

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Thompson Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Thompson Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carrier Circle

    124 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto I 90

    874 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    2860 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    141 mi · 2 hr 43 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls

    2277 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Youngmann Expressway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Youngmann Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 425: Colvin Boulevard

    1355 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Twin Cities Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Twin Cities Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Fillmore Avenue

    2413 ft · 1 min · Fillmore Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Fremont Street

    550 ft · 25 sec · Fremont Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Young Street

    1398 ft · 42 sec · Young Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Broad Street

    1336 ft · 44 sec · Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Seymour Street

    750 ft · 22 sec · Seymour Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seymour Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between De Witt and Tonawanda.

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
141 mi · 91%
Youngmann Expressway
6.1 mi · 4%
Thompson Road
3.31 mi · 2%
Twin Cities Memorial Highway
1.15 mi · 1%
I 90 West
0.54 mi
Fillmore Avenue
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

141 mi · 02h 43m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
141.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mendon
01h 16m from De Witt
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving De Witt 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 De Witt to Tonawanda?

The road trip is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Mendon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from De Witt and 77.5 miles from Tonawanda.

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

The direct path is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.29 one way or $48.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around De Witt and Mostly Cloudy near Tonawanda.

Stop Ideas Near Mendon

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

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

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

20 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

100 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

105 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

110 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between De Witt and Tonawanda. Straight-line distance: 141.79 mi (228.19 km).

De Witt

#1 De Witt

Town in Onondaga County, New York, USA

Population24,962
Coordinates43.0386800, -76.0729800
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Tonawanda

#2 Tonawanda

City in the state of New York, USA

Population14,755
Coordinates43.0203300, -78.8803100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampshire Drive (-76.072915, 43.039069)
End: Seymour Street (-78.880469, 43.020357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.66 L · about $24.29
Round trip
$48.57
10.92 gal · 41.32 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $24.29 $48.57
Mid-grade $4.98 $27.20 $54.40
Premium $5.38 $29.39 $58.77
Diesel $6.51 $35.54 $71.08

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between De Witt and Tonawanda. The current time is 14:27:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.