How far is Tonawanda, NY from Cicero, NY?
The driving distance from Tonawanda, NY to Cicero, NY is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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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 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Monroe County, New York, United States
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 Cicero.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonawanda and Cicero.
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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
137.1 mi · 2 hr 38 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81: Watertown, Binghamton
152 m · 14 sec
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Continue on I 81: Watertown, Binghamton
3052 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto I 81 North: Syracuse Airport, Watertown
3027 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 31: Cicero, Bridgeport
1141 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto East Seymour Street
1053 ft · 20 sec · East Seymour Street
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Turn right onto Brewerton Road
18 m · 1 sec · Brewerton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brewerton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tonawanda and Cicero.
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
137 mi · 02h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Tonawanda and Partly Sunny near Cicero.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tonawanda to Cicero?
The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.4 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mendon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77 miles from Tonawanda and 77.4 miles from Cicero.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.24 one way or $48.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tonawanda and Partly Sunny near Cicero.
Stop Ideas Near Mendon
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 Mendon.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tonawanda and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 139.7 mi (224.82 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 Cicero
Town in Onondaga County, New York, USA
| Population | 28,826 |
| Coordinates | 43.1756200, -76.1193700 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cicero (-76.11937, 43.17562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $29.33 | $58.66 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $35.47 | $70.95 |
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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