How far is Patterson, NY from Tonawanda, NY?

The driving distance from Patterson, NY to Tonawanda, NY is about 383.1 miles (616.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289 miles (465.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
383.09 mi
06h 11m
Flight
288.99 mi
465.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
288.99 mi
Kilometers
465.09 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
383.09 mi
Kilometers
616.52 km
Drive Time
06h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tonawanda
Thu, Oct 15, 9:30 PM EDT
Return by in Patterson
Fri, Oct 16, 3:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Patterson
2026-10-15T15:19
Arrive Tonawanda
Thu, Oct 15, 9:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 1:41 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Patterson
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lisle
NY

City in Broome County, New York, United States of America

From Patterson
179.1 mi
03h 05m
To Tonawanda
204 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 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 Patterson and Tonawanda.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 311

    4.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 311

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward Newburgh

    1254 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    27.3 mi · 32 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 17K: Montgomery, Newburgh

    1226 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 17K

    10 mi · 14 min · State Highway 17K

  7. 7

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

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    109.5 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  9. 9

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

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    37.4 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland

    789 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

    12 m · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Albany Street

    3055 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  15. 15

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

    2126 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  19. 19

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 48 sec · East Lake Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    7.3 mi · 14 min · East Genesee Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Fulton Street

    815 ft · 13 sec · North Fulton Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Arterial West

    1931 ft · 1 min · Arterial West

  24. 24

    Continue on Chase Street

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    97 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto State Route 414

    1557 ft · 29 sec · State Route 414

  29. 29

    Continue on Ridge Road

    66 m · 11 sec · Ridge Road

  30. 30

    Take the ramp left

    945 ft · 23 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    3202 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

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

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls

    2277 ft · 37 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Youngmann Expressway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Youngmann Expressway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 425: Colvin Boulevard

    1355 ft · 37 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Twin Cities Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Twin Cities Memorial Highway

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Fillmore Avenue

    2413 ft · 1 min · Fillmore Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Fremont Street

    550 ft · 25 sec · Fremont Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Young Street

    1398 ft · 42 sec · Young Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Broad Street

    1336 ft · 44 sec · Broad Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Seymour Street

    750 ft · 22 sec · Seymour Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seymour Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Patterson 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
42 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86 West
110 mi · 29%
New York State Thruway
99.6 mi · 26%
I 81 North
39.3 mi · 10%
Newburgh
27.5 mi · 7%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.1 mi
289 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lisle
03h 05m from Patterson
Leave By
11:38 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Patterson 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 Patterson to Tonawanda?

The road trip is about 383.1 miles (616.5 km) and usually takes 06h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.1 miles from Patterson and 204 miles from Tonawanda.

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

The direct path is about 289 miles (465.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.14 one way or $120.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lisle

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

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

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

82 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

83 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Union Station

105 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

Rome station

105 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Patterson and Tonawanda. Straight-line distance: 288.99 mi (465.09 km).

Patterson

#1 Patterson

Town in Putnam County, New York, United States

Population11,812
Coordinates41.5137000, -73.6062400
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Tonawanda

#2 Tonawanda

City in the state of New York, USA

Population14,755
Coordinates43.0203300, -78.8803100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 311 (-73.606213, 41.51347)
End: Seymour Street (-78.880469, 43.020357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 617 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.52 gal
51.17 L · about $60.14
Round trip
$120.27
27.04 gal · 102.34 L
Estimated CO2
120.2 kg one way
Round trip: 240.3 kg / 530 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $60.14 $120.27
Mid-grade $4.98 $67.36 $134.71
Premium $5.38 $72.76 $145.53
Diesel $6.51 $88.00 $176.00

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 Patterson and Tonawanda. The current time is 15:19:02.

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.