How far is Penfield, NY from Tonawanda, NY?
The driving distance from Penfield, NY to Tonawanda, NY is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Penfield and Tonawanda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penfield and Tonawanda.
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Start on Penfield Road
2384 ft · 1 min · Penfield Road
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Continue on Korean War Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Korean War Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastern Expressway
1.6 km · 1 min · Eastern Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 590 South, NY 590 North
873 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 590 South
2127 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop
4.2 mi · 6 min · Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 390 South, I 90: Corning
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight right onto Genesee Expressway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: New York State Thruway
1572 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90: New York Thruway
2200 ft · 29 sec
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Continue straight
529 ft · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
1222 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
57.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
2277 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Youngmann Expressway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 425: Colvin Boulevard
1355 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Twin Cities Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Twin Cities Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Fillmore Avenue
2413 ft · 1 min · Fillmore Avenue
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Turn left onto Fremont Street
550 ft · 25 sec · Fremont Street
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Turn right onto Young Street
1398 ft · 42 sec · Young Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1336 ft · 44 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Seymour Street
750 ft · 22 sec · Seymour Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seymour Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Penfield and 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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
57.4 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Penfield 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 Penfield to Tonawanda?
The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Batavia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Penfield and 41.3 miles from Tonawanda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.81 one way or $25.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Penfield and Mostly Cloudy near Tonawanda.
Stop Ideas Near Batavia
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 Batavia.
Buffalo–Depew station
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penfield and Tonawanda. Straight-line distance: 71.3 mi (114.75 km).
#1 Penfield
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 37,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.1303400, -77.4755500 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tonawanda
City in the state of New York, USA
| Population | 14,755 |
| Coordinates | 43.0203300, -78.8803100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seymour Street (-78.880469, 43.020357)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $4.45 | $12.81 | $25.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $18.75 | $37.49 |
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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