How far is Plattekill, NY from Tonawanda, NY?

The driving distance from Plattekill, NY to Tonawanda, NY is about 356.5 miles (573.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.8 miles (424.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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
356.52 mi
05h 52m
Flight
263.83 mi
424.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.83 mi
Kilometers
424.6 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.52 mi
Kilometers
573.77 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tonawanda
Thu, Oct 15, 9:09 PM EDT
Return by in Plattekill
Fri, Oct 16, 3:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plattekill
2026-10-15T15:16
Arrive Tonawanda
Thu, Oct 15, 9:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 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
5:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plattekill
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 Plattekill
164.3 mi
02h 56m
To Tonawanda
192.2 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Plattekill and Tonawanda.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Plattekill Turnpike

    9 m · 2 sec · Plattekill Turnpike

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Firehouse Road

    50 m · 5 sec · Old Firehouse Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 32

    4.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 32

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Vineyard Avenue

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Vineyard Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    11.9 mi · 18 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Highway 209

    5.2 mi · 6 min · United States Highway 209

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Canal Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 42

    1429 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 42

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 52

    1.3 mi · 1 min · State Highway 52

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Monticello Road

    2339 ft · 30 sec · Old Monticello Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 52

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 52

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 17 West: Binghamton

    86 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Road

    832 ft · 11 sec · Triangle Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight

    753 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    81.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  18. 18

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

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    37.4 mi · 44 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland

    789 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

    12 m · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Albany Street

    3055 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  24. 24

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

    2126 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  27. 27

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  28. 28

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  29. 29

    Continue on East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 48 sec · East Lake Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    7.3 mi · 14 min · East Genesee Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Fulton Street

    815 ft · 13 sec · North Fulton Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Arterial West

    1931 ft · 1 min · Arterial West

  33. 33

    Continue on Chase Street

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  35. 35

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    97 m · 10 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right onto State Route 414

    1557 ft · 29 sec · State Route 414

  38. 38

    Continue on Ridge Road

    66 m · 11 sec · Ridge Road

  39. 39

    Take the ramp left

    945 ft · 23 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    3202 ft · 1 min

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

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

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls

    2277 ft · 37 sec

  43. 43

    Continue on Youngmann Expressway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Youngmann Expressway

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 425: Colvin Boulevard

    1355 ft · 37 sec

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Twin Cities Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Twin Cities Memorial Highway

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Fillmore Avenue

    2413 ft · 1 min · Fillmore Avenue

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Fremont Street

    550 ft · 25 sec · Fremont Street

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Young Street

    1398 ft · 42 sec · Young Street

  49. 49

    Continue on Broad Street

    1336 ft · 44 sec · Broad Street

  50. 50

    Turn right onto Seymour Street

    750 ft · 22 sec · Seymour Street

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seymour Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plattekill 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
51 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
99.6 mi · 28%
Triangle Road
81.4 mi · 23%
I 81 North
39.3 mi · 11%
Main Street
13.3 mi · 4%
Canal Street
11.5 mi · 3%
Clinton Street
10.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

99.6 mi · 01h 55m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.7 mi
263.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McGraw
02h 56m from Plattekill
Leave By
5:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Plattekill 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 Plattekill to Tonawanda?

The road trip is about 356.5 miles (573.8 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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 164.3 miles from Plattekill and 192.2 miles from Tonawanda.

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

The direct path is about 263.8 miles (424.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.7 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 5:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.96 one way or $111.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plattekill 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 Plattekill and Tonawanda. Straight-line distance: 263.83 mi (424.6 km).

Plattekill

#1 Plattekill

Town in New York, USA

Population10,188
Coordinates41.6175900, -74.0759800
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Tonawanda

#2 Tonawanda

City in the state of New York, USA

Population14,755
Coordinates43.0203300, -78.8803100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Plattekill Turnpike (-74.075948, 41.617618)
End: Seymour Street (-78.880469, 43.020357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 574 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.58 gal
47.62 L · about $55.96
Round trip
$111.91
25.16 gal · 95.24 L
Estimated CO2
111.8 kg one way
Round trip: 223.6 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $55.96 $111.91
Mid-grade $4.98 $62.67 $125.35
Premium $5.38 $67.71 $135.41
Diesel $6.51 $81.88 $163.77

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 Plattekill and Tonawanda. The current time is 15:16:46.

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.