How far is Halfmoon, NY from Tonawanda, NY?
The driving distance from Halfmoon, NY to Tonawanda, NY is about 294 miles (473.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.5 miles (420.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Onondaga County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Halfmoon and Tonawanda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Halfmoon and Tonawanda.
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Start on Harris Road
574 ft · 16 sec · Harris Road
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Turn left onto Middletown Road
729 ft · 14 sec · Middletown Road
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Turn straight onto Guideboard Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Guideboard Road
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Continue on Grooms Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Grooms Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Grooms Road
67 m · 6 sec · Grooms Road
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Turn straight onto Riverview Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverview Road
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Turn left onto Balltown Road
2779 ft · 53 sec · Balltown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Aqueduct Road
11 m · 1 sec · Aqueduct Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Aqueduct Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Aqueduct Road
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Continue on Van Vranken Avenue
865 ft · 25 sec · Van Vranken Avenue
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Continue on Maxon Road Extension
1.3 km · 2 min · Maxon Road Extension
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Erie Boulevard
3112 ft · 1 min · Erie Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Erie Boulevard
30 m · 1 sec · Erie Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Erie Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Erie Boulevard
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Keep slight right
1540 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto I 90 West
2245 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
257.5 mi · 4 hr 58 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 Halfmoon and Tonawanda.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
257 mi · 04h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Halfmoon 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 Halfmoon to Tonawanda?
The road trip is about 294 miles (473.2 km) and usually takes 04h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Liverpool is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.6 miles from Halfmoon and 151.4 miles from Tonawanda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.5 miles (420.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.17 one way or $92.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Halfmoon and Mostly Cloudy near Tonawanda.
Stop Ideas Near Liverpool
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Liverpool.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Halfmoon and Tonawanda. Straight-line distance: 261.49 mi (420.82 km).
#1 Halfmoon
City in Saratoga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 24,769 |
| Coordinates | 42.8275800, -73.7179000 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| 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: 473 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $46.17 | $92.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $51.71 | $103.43 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $55.87 | $111.73 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $67.56 | $135.13 |
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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