How far is Queensbury, NY from Tonawanda, NY?

The driving distance from Queensbury, NY to Tonawanda, NY is about 312.4 miles (502.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.4 miles (428.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
312.35 mi
05h 11m
Flight
266.39 mi
428.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.39 mi
Kilometers
428.72 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.35 mi
Kilometers
502.68 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tonawanda
Thu, Oct 15, 8:31 PM EDT
Return by in Queensbury
Fri, Oct 16, 1:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queensbury
2026-10-15T15:19
Arrive Tonawanda
Thu, Oct 15, 8:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Queensbury
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
Minoa
NY

Village in Onondaga County, New York

From Queensbury
155 mi
02h 35m
To Tonawanda
157.3 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
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 Queensbury and Tonawanda.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sunnyside Road East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Sunnyside Road East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Quaker Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Quaker Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Aviation Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Aviation Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 87 South

    1934 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    22.3 mi · 26 min · Adirondack Northway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Saratoga Springs

    1714 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto US 9

    115 m · 12 sec · US 9

  9. 9

    Continue on US 9

    1.1 mi · 2 min · US 9

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Malta Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Malta Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Milton Avenue

    100 m · 13 sec · Milton Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1466 ft · 42 sec · Front Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Charlton Street

    907 ft · 25 sec · Charlton Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West High Street

    1358 ft · 35 sec · West High Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Amsterdam Road

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Amsterdam Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 67

    4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  17. 17

    Continue on Church Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Church Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 67

    875 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 67

  19. 19

    Continue on Market Street

    560 ft · 19 sec · Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    656 ft · 23 sec · Pearl Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    116 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 30

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 30

  23. 23

    Turn left

    121 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    525 ft · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West

    2189 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    246 mi · 4 hr 44 min · New York State Thruway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls

    2277 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Youngmann Expressway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Youngmann Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 425: Colvin Boulevard

    1355 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Twin Cities Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Twin Cities Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Fillmore Avenue

    2413 ft · 1 min · Fillmore Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Fremont Street

    550 ft · 25 sec · Fremont Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Young Street

    1398 ft · 42 sec · Young Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Broad Street

    1336 ft · 44 sec · Broad Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Seymour Street

    750 ft · 22 sec · Seymour Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seymour Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Queensbury 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
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
246 mi · 79%
Adirondack Northway
22.3 mi · 7%
Amsterdam Road
12.6 mi · 4%
Youngmann Expressway
6.1 mi · 2%
State Highway 67
4.67 mi · 1%
Ridge Road
3.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

246 mi · 04h 44m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
266.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minoa
02h 35m from Queensbury
Leave By
6:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Queensbury 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 Queensbury to Tonawanda?

The road trip is about 312.4 miles (502.7 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Minoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155 miles from Queensbury and 157.3 miles from Tonawanda.

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

The direct path is about 266.4 miles (428.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 6:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.02 one way or $98.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Minoa

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Minoa and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 8.8 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Town hall

Manlius , NY
8346 US-20, Manlius, NY 13104
City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Minoa.

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

17 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

47 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queensbury and Tonawanda. Straight-line distance: 266.39 mi (428.72 km).

Queensbury

#1 Queensbury

Town in New York, United States

Population27,273
Coordinates43.3772900, -73.6131700
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Tonawanda

#2 Tonawanda

City in the state of New York, USA

Population14,755
Coordinates43.0203300, -78.8803100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Sunnyside Road East (-73.613189, 43.377374)
End: Seymour Street (-78.880469, 43.020357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.02 gal
41.72 L · about $49.02
Round trip
$98.03
22.04 gal · 83.44 L
Estimated CO2
97.9 kg one way
Round trip: 195.9 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $49.02 $98.03
Mid-grade $4.98 $54.90 $109.80
Premium $5.38 $59.31 $118.62
Diesel $6.51 $71.73 $143.46

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 Queensbury and Tonawanda. The current time is 15:19:12.

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.