How far is Grand Island, NY from Tonawanda, NY?
The driving distance from Grand Island, NY to Tonawanda, NY is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
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.
Human settlement in Genesee County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Island and Tonawanda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Island and Tonawanda.
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Start on Colonial Drive
743 ft · 38 sec · Colonial Drive
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Turn left onto Homeland Drive
142 m · 26 sec · Homeland Drive
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3
Turn left onto Baseline Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Baseline Road
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Turn slight left onto Grand Island Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Grand Island Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Island Boulevard
26 m · 2 sec · Grand Island Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Island Boulevard
58 m · 4 sec · Grand Island Boulevard
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Continue on South Parkway
917 ft · 18 sec · South Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 190 S
1722 ft · 42 sec
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9
Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
1.4 km · 1 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit right toward NY 266: River Road
82 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Island Boulevard
1016 ft · 24 sec · Grand Island Boulevard
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Turn right onto River Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Continue on Niagara Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · Niagara Street
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Turn right onto Seymour Street
11 m · 1 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 Grand Island 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.
Niagara Street
Continue on Niagara Street
1.83 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Grand Island 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 Grand Island to Tonawanda?
The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Oakfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Grand Island and 3.6 miles from Tonawanda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.16 one way or $2.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Grand Island and Mostly Cloudy near Tonawanda.
Stop Ideas Near Oakfield
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 Oakfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Island and Tonawanda. Straight-line distance: 4.24 mi (6.83 km).
#1 Grand Island
Town in New York
| Population | 21,767 |
| Coordinates | 43.0331100, -78.9625400 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.16 | $2.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.30 | $2.59 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $1.69 | $3.38 |
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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