How far is Plattsburgh, NY from Tonawanda, NY?
The driving distance from Plattsburgh, NY to Tonawanda, NY is about 373.9 miles (601.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 294.2 miles (473.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 33m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plattsburgh and Tonawanda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plattsburgh and Tonawanda.
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Start on Cornelia Street
713 ft · 18 sec · Cornelia Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Military Turnpike
21.7 mi · 30 min · Military Turnpike
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Turn left onto State Route 11
12.2 mi · 17 min · State Route 11
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Continue on East Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Route 11
11.5 mi · 16 min · State Route 11
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Continue on East Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Route 11
9.5 mi · 13 min · State Route 11
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Continue on Washington Street
27.5 mi · 36 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Elm Street
1326 ft · 49 sec · Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
128 m · 16 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
2058 ft · 1 min · Maple Street
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Turn slight right onto Clarkson Avenue
45 m · 10 sec · Clarkson Avenue
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Turn left onto Sandstone Drive
575 ft · 16 sec · Sandstone Drive
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Continue on Maple Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Gouverneur Street
24.7 mi · 28 min · Gouverneur Street
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Continue on Preston Street
27 mi · 31 min · Preston Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 781 West
1362 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Watertown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
64.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Keep slight right
2721 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Albany, Buffalo
2487 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
803 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
136.9 mi · 2 hr 38 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 Plattsburgh and Tonawanda.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
137 mi · 02h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh to Tonawanda?
The road trip is about 373.9 miles (601.7 km) and usually takes 06h 33m 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?
Lacona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.8 miles from Plattsburgh and 187 miles from Tonawanda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 294.2 miles (473.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.7 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 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 $58.67 one way or $117.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plattsburgh and Mostly Cloudy near Tonawanda.
Stop Ideas Near Lacona
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 Lacona.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plattsburgh and Tonawanda. Straight-line distance: 294.15 mi (473.39 km).
#1 Plattsburgh
City in the state of New York, USA
| Population | 11,823 |
| Coordinates | 44.6994900, -73.4529100 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| 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: 602 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $58.67 | $117.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $65.71 | $131.43 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $70.99 | $141.98 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $85.85 | $171.71 |
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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