How far is Putnam Valley, NY from Tonawanda, NY?
The driving distance from Putnam Valley, NY to Tonawanda, NY is about 374.7 miles (603 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.5 miles (453 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m 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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Flight Distance
Driving 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 06h 09m.
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.
Human settlement in Cortland County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Putnam Valley and Tonawanda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Putnam Valley and Tonawanda.
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Start on the route
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Oscawana Lake Road
1023 ft · 30 sec · Oscawana Lake Road
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Continue on Old Oregon Road
148 m · 15 sec · Old Oregon Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Oregon Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Oregon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oregon Road
25 m · 3 sec · Oregon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Oregon Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Oregon Road
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Continue on Oregon Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Oregon Road
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Continue on North Division Street
2219 ft · 1 min · North Division Street
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Take the ramp right
101 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bear Mountain Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Bear Mountain Parkway
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Turn right
934 ft · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle
39 m · 2 sec · Bear Mountain Bridge Road
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Exit the rotary onto Bear Mountain Bridge Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Bear Mountain Bridge Road
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Turn slight right
97 m · 8 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bear Mountain Circle
90 m · 5 sec · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6: Central Valley, Seven Lakes Drive, New York State Thruway
1582 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Long Mountain Circle
54 m · 2 sec · Long Mountain Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
107.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Long Mountain Parkway
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Continue straight
33.7 mi · 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
37.4 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland
789 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
12 m · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue
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Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue
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Continue on Albany Street
3055 ft · 1 min · Albany Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2126 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
10.5 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on East Lake Road
2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
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Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on East Lake Street
2676 ft · 48 sec · East Lake Street
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Turn left onto East Genesee Street
7.3 mi · 14 min · East Genesee Street
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Turn right onto North Fulton Street
815 ft · 13 sec · North Fulton Street
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Turn left onto Arterial West
1931 ft · 1 min · Arterial West
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Continue on Chase Street
9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street
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Continue on Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
97 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 414
1557 ft · 29 sec · State Route 414
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Continue on Ridge Road
66 m · 11 sec · Ridge Road
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Take the ramp left
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
3202 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
99.6 mi · 1 hr 55 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 Putnam Valley and Tonawanda.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Long Mountain Parkway
Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway
108 mi · 02h 15m
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 Clear leaving Putnam Valley 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 Putnam Valley to Tonawanda?
The road trip is about 374.7 miles (603 km) and usually takes 06h 09m 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?
Marathon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.8 miles from Putnam Valley and 197.9 miles from Tonawanda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.5 miles (453 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.2 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 $58.80 one way or $117.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Putnam Valley and Mostly Cloudy near Tonawanda.
Stop Ideas Near Marathon
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 Marathon.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Putnam Valley and Tonawanda. Straight-line distance: 281.46 mi (452.96 km).
#1 Putnam Valley
Town in New York
| Population | 11,507 |
| Coordinates | 41.3359300, -73.8740300 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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: 603 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 40m |
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 | $58.80 | $117.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $65.86 | $131.72 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $71.15 | $142.30 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $86.05 | $172.10 |
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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