How far is Tonawanda, NY from Canandaigua, NY?
The driving distance from Tonawanda, NY to Canandaigua, NY is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
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.
Human settlement in Genesee County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tonawanda and Canandaigua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonawanda and Canandaigua.
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Start on Seymour Street
750 ft · 29 sec · Seymour Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1336 ft · 42 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Young Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Young Street
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Turn left
773 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Twin Cities Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Twin Cities Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 East
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
72.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 332: Canandaigua
3226 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Rochester Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · Rochester Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Bristol Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Bristol Street
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Turn left onto West Street
1726 ft · 38 sec · West Street
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Turn left onto Parrish Street
824 ft · 38 sec · Parrish Street
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Turn right
107 m · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
51 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tonawanda and Canandaigua.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
72.7 mi · 01h 24m
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 Cloudy leaving Tonawanda and Partly Sunny near Canandaigua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tonawanda to Canandaigua?
The road trip is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Stafford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Tonawanda and 46.5 miles from Canandaigua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.54 one way or $29.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tonawanda and Partly Sunny near Canandaigua.
Stop Ideas Near Stafford
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 Stafford.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tonawanda and Canandaigua. Straight-line distance: 81.16 mi (130.61 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 Canandaigua
City in the state of New York, USA
| Population | 11,373 |
| Coordinates | 42.8742300, -77.2880400 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canandaigua (-77.28804, 42.87423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $14.54 | $29.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $17.60 | $35.20 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $21.28 | $42.57 |
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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