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.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
371.16 mi
08h 03m
Flight
296.21 mi
476.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.21 mi
Kilometers
476.71 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
371.16 mi
Kilometers
597.32 km
Drive Time
08h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Sat, Apr 18, 8:27 PM EDT
Return by in Tonawanda
Sun, Apr 19, 4:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tonawanda
2026-04-18T12:24
Arrive Bedford
Sat, Apr 18, 8:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:03 PM to 3:33 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
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tonawanda
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 Tonawanda
185.4 mi
04h 01m
To Bedford
185.8 mi
04h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

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. 1

    Start on Seymour Street

    750 ft · 29 sec · Seymour Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1336 ft · 42 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Young Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Young Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    773 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Twin Cities Memorial Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Twin Cities Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 East

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Youngmann Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1 km · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

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

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

    2420 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 414

    1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414

  13. 13

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Clark Street Road

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Street

    69 m · 12 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dill Street

    720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Loop Road

    140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Genesee Street Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  24. 24

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 41

    9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North West Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street

  27. 27

    Take the ramp left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 54 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on New York

    129.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Long Mountain Circle

    583 ft · 8 sec

  33. 33

    Exit the rotary

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    79 m · 4 sec

  35. 35

    Exit the rotary

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Annsville Circle

    35 m · 2 sec

  37. 37

    Exit the rotary onto Peekskill

    943 ft · 21 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Bear Mountain Parkway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Bear Mountain Parkway

  39. 39

    Continue on Crompond Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Crompond Road

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Hallocks Mill Road

    1872 ft · 55 sec · Hallocks Mill Road

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Street

    22 m · 11 sec · Ridge Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Saw Mill River Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Amawalk Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Amawalk Road

  44. 44

    Continue on Woods Bridge Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Woods Bridge Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Cross River Road

    3028 ft · 1 min · Cross River Road

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Goldens Bridge Road

    1396 ft · 30 sec · Goldens Bridge Road

  47. 47

    Continue on Jay Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Jay Street

  48. 48

    Continue on Cantitoe Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Cantitoe Street

  49. 49

    Continue on Cantitoe Road

    927 ft · 26 sec · Cantitoe Road

  50. 50

    Continue on Cantitoe Street

    1129 ft · 37 sec · Cantitoe Street

  51. 51

    Turn left onto Court Road

    43 m · 4 sec · Court Road

  52. 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.

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
52 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York
130 mi · 35%
New York State Thruway
99.4 mi · 27%
I 81 South
45.7 mi · 12%
East Lake Road
9.92 mi · 3%
State Highway 41
9.82 mi · 3%
Clark Street Road
9.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
08h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.9 mi
296.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitney Point
04h 01m from Tonawanda
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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 Tonawanda and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 296.21 mi (476.71 km).

Tonawanda

#1 Tonawanda

City in the state of New York, USA

Population14,755
Coordinates43.0203300, -78.8803100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

Population17,450
Coordinates41.2042600, -73.6437400
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Tonawanda (-78.88031, 43.02033)
End: Bedford (-73.64374, 41.20426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 597 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
13.1 gal
49.58 L · about $52.52
Round trip
$105.04
26.2 gal · 99.16 L
Estimated CO2
116.4 kg one way
Round trip: 232.8 kg / 513 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

There is no time difference between Tonawanda and Bedford. The current time is 12:24:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.