How far is Lloyd, NY from Tonawanda, NY?

The driving distance from Lloyd, NY to Tonawanda, NY is about 356.9 miles (574.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.1 miles (425 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
356.83 mi
05h 37m
Flight
264.11 mi
425.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.11 mi
Kilometers
425.05 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.83 mi
Kilometers
574.26 km
Drive Time
05h 37m

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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 05h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tonawanda
Thu, Oct 15, 7:06 PM EDT
Return by in Lloyd
Fri, Oct 16, 12:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lloyd
2026-10-15T13:28
Arrive Tonawanda
Thu, Oct 15, 7:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lloyd
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Verona
NY

Town in Oneida County, New York, United States of America

From Lloyd
177.8 mi
02h 48m
To Tonawanda
179 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lloyd and Tonawanda.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lloyd and Tonawanda.

  1. 1

    Start on New Paltz Road

    3214 ft · 1 min · New Paltz Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto NY 299

    2.4 mi · 4 min · NY 299

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    541 ft · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on I 87

    938 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    71.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    272.4 mi · 5 hr 15 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls

    2277 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Youngmann Expressway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Youngmann Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 425: Colvin Boulevard

    1355 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Twin Cities Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Twin Cities Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Fillmore Avenue

    2413 ft · 1 min · Fillmore Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Fremont Street

    550 ft · 25 sec · Fremont Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Young Street

    1398 ft · 42 sec · Young Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Broad Street

    1336 ft · 44 sec · Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Seymour Street

    750 ft · 22 sec · Seymour Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seymour Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lloyd and Tonawanda.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
344 mi · 96%
Youngmann Expressway
6.1 mi · 2%
NY 299
2.48 mi · 1%
Twin Cities Memorial Highway
1.15 mi
New Paltz Road
0.61 mi
Fillmore Avenue
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

272 mi · 05h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.8 mi
264.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Verona
02h 48m from Lloyd
Leave By
5:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lloyd 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 Lloyd to Tonawanda?

The road trip is about 356.9 miles (574.3 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?

Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.8 miles from Lloyd and 179 miles from Tonawanda.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 264.1 miles (425 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.00 one way or $112.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lloyd and Mostly Cloudy near Tonawanda.

Stop Ideas Near Verona

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Verona, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Verona.

RAIL

Rome station

12 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

28 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

48 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

53 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lloyd and Tonawanda. Straight-line distance: 264.11 mi (425.05 km).

Lloyd

#1 Lloyd

Town in Ulster County, New York, United States

Population10,678
Coordinates41.7362000, -74.0054200
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Tonawanda

#2 Tonawanda

City in the state of New York, USA

Population14,755
Coordinates43.0203300, -78.8803100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: New Paltz Road (-74.005426, 41.736196)
End: Seymour Street (-78.880469, 43.020357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 574 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.59 gal
47.66 L · about $56.00
Round trip
$112.00
25.18 gal · 95.32 L
Estimated CO2
111.9 kg one way
Round trip: 223.8 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $56.00 $112.00
Mid-grade $4.98 $62.72 $125.45
Premium $5.38 $67.76 $135.52
Diesel $6.51 $81.95 $163.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lloyd and Tonawanda. The current time is 13:28:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.