How far is Tonawanda, NY from Cohoes, NY?
The driving distance from Tonawanda, NY to Cohoes, NY is about 292.4 miles (470.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.7 miles (422.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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 05h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tonawanda and Cohoes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonawanda and Cohoes.
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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
271 mi · 5 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 90 East: Albany, Montreal
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
6.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 7 East: Troy, Cohoes
2481 ft · 49 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 9R: Latham, Cohoes
773 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
715 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Loudon Road
1217 ft · 26 sec · Loudon Road
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Turn right onto Columbia Street Extension
1.6 mi · 3 min · Columbia Street Extension
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Continue on Columbia Street
1 mi · 3 min · Columbia Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
124 m · 14 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Younglove Avenue
1257 ft · 37 sec · Younglove Avenue
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Turn right onto High Street
124 m · 14 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Ontario Street
1448 ft · 44 sec · Ontario Street
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Turn right onto Mohawk Street
22 m · 2 sec · Mohawk Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mohawk Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tonawanda and Cohoes.
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
271 mi · 05h 13m
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 Sunny near Cohoes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tonawanda to Cohoes?
The road trip is about 292.4 miles (470.5 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?
Galeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.8 miles from Tonawanda and 146.6 miles from Cohoes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.7 miles (422.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 5:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.90 one way or $91.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tonawanda and Sunny near Cohoes.
Stop Ideas Near Galeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Galeville.
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tonawanda and Cohoes. Straight-line distance: 262.71 mi (422.79 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 Cohoes
City in New York, USA
| Population | 16,583 |
| Coordinates | 42.7742400, -73.7001200 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cohoes (-73.70012, 42.77424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 471 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $45.90 | $91.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $51.41 | $102.83 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $55.54 | $111.08 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $67.17 | $134.35 |
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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