How far is North Tonawanda, NY from Buffalo, NY?
The driving distance from North Tonawanda, NY to Buffalo, NY is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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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.
City in Erie County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Tonawanda and Buffalo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Tonawanda and Buffalo.
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Start on Erie Avenue
5 m · 2 sec · Erie Avenue
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Turn left onto Twin Cities Memorial Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Twin Cities Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 W
1164 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway
3 mi · 4 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 190 South / Buffalo
2733 ft · 1 min · I 190 South / Buffalo
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Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
7 mi · 9 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 266: Niagara Street
2587 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Niagara Street
2739 ft · 1 min · Niagara Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Niagara Square
33 m · 3 sec · Niagara Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Niagara Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Tonawanda and Buffalo.
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.
Niagara Thruway
Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
6.96 mi · 00h 10m
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 Sunny leaving North Tonawanda and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Tonawanda to Buffalo?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Kenmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from North Tonawanda and 7.3 miles from Buffalo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Tonawanda and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buffalo.
Stop Ideas Near Kenmore
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 Kenmore.
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Buffalo–Depew station
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Tonawanda and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 10.54 mi (16.97 km).
#1 North Tonawanda
City in New York, USA
| Population | 30,050 |
| Coordinates | 43.0386700, -78.8642000 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buffalo
The second most populous city in New York.
| Population | 254,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.8864500, -78.8783700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Niagara Square (-78.878786, 42.886515)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $4.01 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $2.39 | $4.79 |
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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