How far is Sullivan, NY from Tonawanda, NY?
The driving distance from Sullivan, NY to Tonawanda, NY is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sullivan and Tonawanda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sullivan and Tonawanda.
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Start on Canaseraga Road
19 m · 4 sec · Canaseraga Road
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Turn right onto State Route 5
108 m · 5 sec · State Route 5
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Continue on East Genesee Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Genesee Street
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Continue on Tuscarora Road
2.2 mi · 6 min · Tuscarora Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 5
1579 ft · 25 sec · State Route 5
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Continue on Genesee Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min · Genesee Turnpike
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Turn right onto Green Lakes Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Green Lakes Road
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Turn right onto Manlius Center Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Manlius Center Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
603 ft · 13 sec · Bridge Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 690 West: Syracuse
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
829 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 690 West: Syracuse
1670 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right
11.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
105 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I 90
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90
1733 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
758 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
985 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
130.3 mi · 2 hr 31 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 Sullivan and Tonawanda.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
130 mi · 02h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sullivan 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 Sullivan to Tonawanda?
The road trip is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Sullivan and 85.1 miles from Tonawanda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.29 one way or $52.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sullivan and Mostly Cloudy near Tonawanda.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
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 Farmington.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Buffalo–Depew station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sullivan and Tonawanda. Straight-line distance: 153.2 mi (246.55 km).
#1 Sullivan
City in Madison County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 15,080 |
| Coordinates | 43.0545100, -75.8468600 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| 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: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $26.29 | $52.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $29.44 | $58.89 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $31.81 | $63.62 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $38.47 | $76.94 |
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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