How far is Ithaca, NY from Tonawanda, NY?
The driving distance from Ithaca, NY to Tonawanda, NY is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Monroe County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ithaca and Tonawanda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ithaca and Tonawanda.
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Start on East Seneca Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Seneca Street
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Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard
103 m · 15 sec · Taughannock Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Buffalo Street
871 ft · 21 sec · West Buffalo Street
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Continue on Cliff Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Cliff Street
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Continue on Trumansburg Road
8.7 mi · 13 min · Trumansburg Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Trumansburg Road
704 ft · 12 sec · Trumansburg Road
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Continue on State Highway 96
4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 96
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Turn right onto Powell Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Powell Road
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Continue on County Road 141
1.4 km · 1 min · County Road 141
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Turn left onto State Highway 89
10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 89
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Turn left onto Ernsberger Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Ernsberger Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ovid Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Ovid Street
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Turn left onto Townline Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Townline Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 96
6.2 mi · 9 min · State Highway 96
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Continue on Fayette Street
1281 ft · 37 sec · Fayette Street
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Turn right onto West River Street
108 m · 16 sec · West River Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1639 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on South Virginia Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Virginia Street
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Turn left onto North Road
906 ft · 15 sec · North Road
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Continue on State Highway 96
6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 96
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90: Lyons, Thruway
1447 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
942 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit left
773 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
2379 ft · 58 sec
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Continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
92.5 mi · 1 hr 47 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 Ithaca 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
92.5 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ithaca 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 Ithaca to Tonawanda?
The road trip is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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 76.2 miles from Ithaca and 76.9 miles from Tonawanda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ithaca and Mostly Cloudy near Tonawanda.
Stop Ideas Near Mendon
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 Mendon.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ithaca and Tonawanda. Straight-line distance: 127.43 mi (205.08 km).
#1 Ithaca
City in New York, USA
| Population | 30,981 |
| Coordinates | 42.4406300, -76.4966100 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| 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: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $24.02 | $48.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $26.90 | $53.81 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $29.06 | $58.13 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $35.15 | $70.30 |
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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