How far is Tonawanda, NY from Bedford, NY?
The driving distance from Tonawanda, NY to Bedford, NY is about 371.1 miles (597.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 08h 03m.
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.
City in Broome County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tonawanda and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonawanda and Bedford.
-
1
Start on Seymour Street
750 ft · 29 sec · Seymour Street
-
2
Turn left onto Broad Street
1336 ft · 42 sec · Broad Street
-
3
Continue on Young Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Young Street
-
4
Turn left
773 ft · 28 sec
-
5
Turn straight onto Twin Cities Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Twin Cities Memorial Highway
-
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 East
1266 ft · 31 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Youngmann Expressway
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1 km · 57 sec
-
9
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
99.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min · New York State Thruway
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
2420 ft · 59 sec
-
11
Keep slight right
100 m · 8 sec
-
12
Continue on State Route 414
1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414
-
13
Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
-
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
-
15
Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
-
16
Turn right onto State Street
69 m · 12 sec · State Street
-
17
Turn left onto Dill Street
720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street
-
18
Continue on Loop Road
140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road
-
19
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street
-
20
Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road
-
21
Turn right onto East Lake Street
2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street
-
22
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road
-
23
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
-
24
Continue on East Lake Road
2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road
-
25
Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41
-
26
Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street
-
27
Take the ramp left
1.1 km · 1 min
-
28
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
1396 ft · 34 sec
-
29
Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 54 min
-
30
Keep slight left to continue on New York
129.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min
-
31
Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain
7.1 mi · 9 min
-
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Long Mountain Circle
583 ft · 8 sec
-
33
Exit the rotary
2.9 mi · 4 min
-
34
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
79 m · 4 sec
-
35
Exit the rotary
4.2 mi · 8 min
-
36
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Annsville Circle
35 m · 2 sec
-
37
Exit the rotary onto Peekskill
943 ft · 21 sec
-
38
Turn left onto Bear Mountain Parkway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Bear Mountain Parkway
-
39
Continue on Crompond Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Crompond Road
-
40
Turn left onto Hallocks Mill Road
1872 ft · 55 sec · Hallocks Mill Road
-
41
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Street
22 m · 11 sec · Ridge Street
-
42
Turn left onto Saw Mill River Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Road
-
43
Continue on Amawalk Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Amawalk Road
-
44
Continue on Woods Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Woods Bridge Road
-
45
Continue on Cross River Road
3028 ft · 1 min · Cross River Road
-
46
Turn right onto Goldens Bridge Road
1396 ft · 30 sec · Goldens Bridge Road
-
47
Continue on Jay Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jay Street
-
48
Continue on Cantitoe Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Cantitoe Street
-
49
Continue on Cantitoe Road
927 ft · 26 sec · Cantitoe Road
-
50
Continue on Cantitoe Street
1129 ft · 37 sec · Cantitoe Street
-
51
Turn left onto Court Road
43 m · 4 sec · Court Road
-
52
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tonawanda and Bedford.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York
Keep slight left to continue on New York
130 mi · 02h 40m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Tonawanda and Partly Sunny near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tonawanda to Bedford?
The road trip is about 371.1 miles (597.3 km) and usually takes 08h 03m 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 185.4 miles from Tonawanda and 185.8 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.9 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 $52.52 one way or $105.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Tonawanda and Partly Sunny near Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Whitney Point
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 Whitney Point.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Union Station
Scranton, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tonawanda and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 296.21 mi (476.71 km).
#1 Tonawanda
City in the state of New York, USA
| Population | 14,755 |
| Coordinates | 43.0203300, -78.8803100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bedford
Town in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 17,450 |
| Coordinates | 41.2042600, -73.6437400 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bedford (-73.64374, 41.20426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 597 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $52.52 | $105.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $58.70 | $117.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $63.68 | $127.36 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $61.49 | $122.98 |
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 · Apr 18, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.