How far is Tonawanda, NY from Cheektowaga, NY?
The driving distance from Tonawanda, NY to Cheektowaga, NY is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tonawanda and Cheektowaga.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonawanda and Cheektowaga.
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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 right to continue on I 90 West: Erie
3255 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
2.5 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Walden Avenue East, Cheektowaga
1497 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on Walden Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Walden Avenue
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Turn right onto Union Road
1525 ft · 33 sec · Union Road
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Take the exit slight right
134 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
136 m · 33 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 Cheektowaga.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Youngmann Expressway
Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway
6.34 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Tonawanda and Mostly Cloudy near Cheektowaga.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tonawanda to Cheektowaga?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Tonawanda and 6.8 miles from Cheektowaga.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tonawanda and Mostly Cloudy near Cheektowaga.
Stop Ideas Near Amherst
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tonawanda and Cheektowaga. Straight-line distance: 10.28 mi (16.54 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 Cheektowaga
Town in Erie County, New York, United States
| Population | 85,452 |
| Coordinates | 42.9033900, -78.7547500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheektowaga (-78.75475, 42.90339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.58 | $5.17 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.12 | $6.25 |
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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