How far is Jamestown, NY from Tonawanda, NY?
The driving distance from Jamestown, NY to Tonawanda, NY is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Erie County, New York, United States of America
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 Jamestown and Tonawanda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and Tonawanda.
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Start on East 2nd Street
748 ft · 24 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
125 m · 17 sec · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 5th Street
147 m · 16 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
99 m · 15 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
81 m · 11 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lakeview Avenue
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Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
1092 ft · 29 sec · Marvin Parkway
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Turn right onto North Main Street
86 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
1075 ft · 22 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on NY-60
1.5 mi · 3 min · NY-60
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Continue on NY-60
1294 ft · 32 sec · NY-60
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Continue on North Main Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 60
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 60
7.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 60
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bennett Road
36 m · 2 sec · Bennett Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bennett Road
3010 ft · 41 sec · Bennett Road
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Take the exit slight right
1670 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
1717 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
46.7 mi · 56 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
1.5 km · 2 min
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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 Jamestown 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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
46.7 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Sunny leaving Jamestown 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 Jamestown to Tonawanda?
The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Farnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Jamestown and 41.1 miles from Tonawanda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jamestown and Mostly Cloudy near Tonawanda.
Stop Ideas Near Farnham
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 Farnham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Tonawanda. Straight-line distance: 66.31 mi (106.71 km).
#1 Jamestown
City in Chautauqua County, New York, United States
| Population | 28,862 |
| Coordinates | 42.0970000, -79.2353300 |
| Altitude | 420 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $13.03 | $26.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $14.60 | $29.19 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $15.77 | $31.54 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $19.07 | $38.14 |
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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