How far is Scarsdale, NY from Tonawanda, NY?

The driving distance from Scarsdale, NY to Tonawanda, NY is about 394 miles (634.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 296.3 miles (476.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
394.01 mi
06h 25m
Flight
296.27 mi
476.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.27 mi
Kilometers
476.8 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
394.01 mi
Kilometers
634.1 km
Drive Time
06h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tonawanda
Thu, Oct 15, 8:54 PM EDT
Return by in Scarsdale
Fri, Oct 16, 3:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scarsdale
2026-10-15T14:28
Arrive Tonawanda
Thu, Oct 15, 8:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:26 PM to 1:56 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scarsdale
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Whitney Point
NY

City in Broome County, New York, United States of America

From Scarsdale
185.9 mi
03h 12m
To Tonawanda
208.2 mi
03h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph N
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 Scarsdale and Tonawanda.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Post Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Post Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West Post Road

    3196 ft · 1 min · West Post Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    2217 ft · 60 sec · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    1678 ft · 35 sec · Hamilton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Tarrytown Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Tarrytown Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 287

    97 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 287 West: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

    3110 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Westchester Expressway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto New York State Thruway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I-87: US 6 West, NY 17, New York State Thruway

    1972 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Long Mountain Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · Long Mountain Parkway

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Long Mountain Parkway

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Long Mountain Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    33.7 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

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

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    37.4 mi · 44 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland

    789 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Clinton Avenue

    12 m · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Albany Street

    3055 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  22. 22

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

    2126 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  25. 25

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  26. 26

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 48 sec · East Lake Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Genesee Street

    7.3 mi · 14 min · East Genesee Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Fulton Street

    815 ft · 13 sec · North Fulton Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Arterial West

    1931 ft · 1 min · Arterial West

  31. 31

    Continue on Chase Street

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  33. 33

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    97 m · 10 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto State Route 414

    1557 ft · 29 sec · State Route 414

  36. 36

    Continue on Ridge Road

    66 m · 11 sec · Ridge Road

  37. 37

    Take the ramp left

    945 ft · 23 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo

    3202 ft · 1 min

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

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

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls

    2277 ft · 37 sec

  41. 41

    Continue on Youngmann Expressway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Youngmann Expressway

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 425: Colvin Boulevard

    1355 ft · 37 sec

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Twin Cities Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Twin Cities Memorial Highway

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Fillmore Avenue

    2413 ft · 1 min · Fillmore Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Fremont Street

    550 ft · 25 sec · Fremont Street

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Young Street

    1398 ft · 42 sec · Young Street

  47. 47

    Continue on Broad Street

    1336 ft · 44 sec · Broad Street

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Seymour Street

    750 ft · 22 sec · Seymour Street

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seymour Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scarsdale 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
49 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Mountain Parkway
141 mi · 36%
New York State Thruway
108 mi · 28%
I 81 North
39.3 mi · 10%
Palisades Interstate Parkway
14.9 mi · 4%
Clinton Street
10.5 mi · 3%
East Lake Road
9.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+97.7 mi
296.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitney Point
03h 12m from Scarsdale
Leave By
11:08 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Scarsdale 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 Scarsdale to Tonawanda?

The road trip is about 394 miles (634.1 km) and usually takes 06h 25m 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?

Whitney Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.9 miles from Scarsdale and 208.2 miles from Tonawanda.

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

The direct path is about 296.3 miles (476.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.7 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 $61.83 one way or $123.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Scarsdale and Mostly Cloudy near Tonawanda.

Stop Ideas Near Whitney Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Whitney Point, 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 Whitney Point.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

85 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

86 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Union Station

105 mi away
321 Main St.
BUS

Scranton, PA

105 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scarsdale and Tonawanda. Straight-line distance: 296.27 mi (476.8 km).

Scarsdale

#1 Scarsdale

Town and village in Westchester County, New York, United States

Population17,785
Coordinates41.0051000, -73.7845800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Tonawanda

#2 Tonawanda

City in the state of New York, USA

Population14,755
Coordinates43.0203300, -78.8803100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Post Road (-73.784511, 41.005087)
End: Seymour Street (-78.880469, 43.020357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 634 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.9 gal
52.63 L · about $61.83
Round trip
$123.65
27.8 gal · 105.26 L
Estimated CO2
123.5 kg one way
Round trip: 247.1 kg / 545 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $61.83 $123.65
Mid-grade $4.98 $69.25 $138.50
Premium $5.38 $74.81 $149.62
Diesel $6.51 $90.48 $180.95

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 Scarsdale and Tonawanda. The current time is 14:28:50.

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.