How far is Greenburgh, NY from Tonawanda, NY?
The driving distance from Greenburgh, NY to Tonawanda, NY is about 389.8 miles (627.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292.7 miles (471 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenburgh and Tonawanda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenburgh and Tonawanda.
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Start on Saw Mill River Parkway
3195 ft · 55 sec · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87: Tappan Zee Bridge
2797 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.9 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway
1972 ft · 49 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle
114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
107.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Long Mountain Parkway
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Continue straight
33.7 mi · 40 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 Greenburgh and Tonawanda.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Long Mountain Parkway
Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
108 mi · 02h 15m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Greenburgh 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 Greenburgh to Tonawanda?
The road trip is about 389.8 miles (627.4 km) and usually takes 06h 15m 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?
Whitney Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.5 miles from Greenburgh and 206.3 miles from Tonawanda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292.7 miles (471 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.1 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 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 $61.20 one way or $122.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Greenburgh and Mostly Cloudy near Tonawanda.
Stop Ideas Near Whitney Point
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 Whitney Point.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Union Station
Scranton, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenburgh and Tonawanda. Straight-line distance: 292.68 mi (471.02 km).
#1 Greenburgh
Town
| Population | 90,543 |
| Coordinates | 41.0328700, -73.8429100 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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: 627 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 51m |
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 | $61.20 | $122.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $68.55 | $137.10 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $74.06 | $148.11 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $89.56 | $179.13 |
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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