How far is Niagara Falls, NY from North Tonawanda, NY?
The driving distance from Niagara Falls, NY to North Tonawanda, NY is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Niagara Falls and North Tonawanda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niagara Falls and North Tonawanda.
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Start on Pine Avenue
80 m · 11 sec · Pine Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
2164 ft · 2 min · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Niagara Street
696 ft · 21 sec · Niagara Street
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4
Turn right onto John B. Daly Boulevard
2873 ft · 42 sec · John B. Daly Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Niagara Scenic Parkway
49 m · 9 sec · Niagara Scenic Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Niagara Scenic Parkway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Niagara Scenic Parkway
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Continue on Niagara Scenic Parkway
1.5 km · 1 min · Niagara Scenic Parkway
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Turn straight onto LaSalle Expressway
2.3 mi · 4 min · LaSalle Expressway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Williams Road
106 m · 10 sec · Williams Road
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Turn left onto River Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Wheatfield Street
1 mi · 3 min · Wheatfield Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Erie Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Niagara Falls and North 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.
River Road
Turn left onto River Road
4.09 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Niagara Falls and Partly Sunny near North Tonawanda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Niagara Falls to North Tonawanda?
The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grand Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Niagara Falls and 6.3 miles from North Tonawanda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Niagara Falls and Partly Sunny near North Tonawanda.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Island
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 Grand Island.
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
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Buffalo–Depew station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Niagara Falls and North Tonawanda. Straight-line distance: 10.46 mi (16.83 km).
#1 Niagara Falls
A city in Niagara County, New York.
| Population | 47,392 |
| Coordinates | 43.0945000, -79.0567100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Tonawanda
City in New York, USA
| Population | 30,050 |
| Coordinates | 43.0386700, -78.8642000 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Tonawanda (-78.8642, 43.03867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
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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