How far is New Windsor, NY from Tonawanda, NY?

The driving distance from New Windsor, NY to Tonawanda, NY is about 360.5 miles (580.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.2 miles (434.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
360.55 mi
05h 51m
Flight
270.27 mi
434.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.27 mi
Kilometers
434.95 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
360.55 mi
Kilometers
580.25 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tonawanda
Thu, Oct 15, 9:10 PM EDT
Return by in New Windsor
Fri, Oct 16, 3:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Windsor
2026-10-15T15:19
Arrive Tonawanda
Thu, Oct 15, 9:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 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
5:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Windsor
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
McGraw
NY

Village in New York

From New Windsor
166.5 mi
02h 55m
To Tonawanda
194 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 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 New Windsor and Tonawanda.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Windsor and Tonawanda.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Avenue

    27 m · 9 sec · Union Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Quassaick Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Quassaick Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Quassaick Avenue

    1471 ft · 33 sec · Quassaick Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Robinson Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Robinson Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Broadway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Broadway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 17K

    10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 17K

  8. 8

    Take the ramp sharp right toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Wurtsboro, Binghamton

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    109.5 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    37.4 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland

    789 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

    12 m · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Albany Street

    3055 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    2126 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  20. 20

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 48 sec · East Lake Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    7.3 mi · 14 min · East Genesee Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Fulton Street

    815 ft · 13 sec · North Fulton Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Arterial West

    1931 ft · 1 min · Arterial West

  25. 25

    Continue on Chase Street

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  27. 27

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    97 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto State Route 414

    1557 ft · 29 sec · State Route 414

  30. 30

    Continue on Ridge Road

    66 m · 11 sec · Ridge Road

  31. 31

    Take the ramp left

    945 ft · 23 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    3202 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    99.6 mi · 1 hr 55 min · New York State Thruway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls

    2277 ft · 37 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on Youngmann Expressway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Youngmann Expressway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 425: Colvin Boulevard

    1355 ft · 37 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Twin Cities Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Twin Cities Memorial Highway

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Fillmore Avenue

    2413 ft · 1 min · Fillmore Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Fremont Street

    550 ft · 25 sec · Fremont Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Young Street

    1398 ft · 42 sec · Young Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Broad Street

    1336 ft · 44 sec · Broad Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Seymour Street

    750 ft · 22 sec · Seymour Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seymour Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Windsor 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
43 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86 West
110 mi · 30%
New York State Thruway
99.6 mi · 28%
I 81 North
39.3 mi · 11%
Broadway
11.9 mi · 3%
Clinton Street
10.5 mi · 3%
State Highway 17K
10 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 86 West

Merge slight left

110 mi · 02h 17m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.3 mi
270.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McGraw
02h 55m from New Windsor
Leave By
5:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Windsor 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 New Windsor to Tonawanda?

The road trip is about 360.5 miles (580.2 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?

McGraw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.5 miles from New Windsor and 194 miles from Tonawanda.

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

The direct path is about 270.2 miles (434.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.3 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 5:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.58 one way or $113.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McGraw

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McGraw, 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 McGraw.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

54 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

55 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

85 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

91 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Windsor and Tonawanda. Straight-line distance: 270.27 mi (434.95 km).

New Windsor

#1 New Windsor

Town in Carroll County, Maryland, United States

Population27,475
Coordinates41.4767600, -74.0237500
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Tonawanda

#2 Tonawanda

City in the state of New York, USA

Population14,755
Coordinates43.0203300, -78.8803100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Avenue (-74.023743, 41.476771)
End: Seymour Street (-78.880469, 43.020357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 580 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.72 gal
48.16 L · about $56.58
Round trip
$113.16
25.44 gal · 96.32 L
Estimated CO2
113 kg one way
Round trip: 226.1 kg / 498 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $56.58 $113.16
Mid-grade $4.98 $63.37 $126.74
Premium $5.38 $68.46 $136.92
Diesel $6.51 $82.79 $165.59

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 New Windsor and Tonawanda. The current time is 15:19:19.

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.