How far is Tonawanda, NY from Glenville, NY?

The driving distance from Tonawanda, NY to Glenville, NY is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.23 mi
01h 53m
Flight
66.6 mi
107.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.6 mi
Kilometers
107.19 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.23 mi
Kilometers
132.34 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glenville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:25 PM EDT
Return by in Tonawanda
Thu, Oct 15, 7:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tonawanda
2026-10-15T15:31
Arrive Glenville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tonawanda
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Batavia
NY

Town in New York

From Tonawanda
41 mi
00h 56m
To Glenville
41.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tonawanda and Glenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tonawanda and Glenville.

  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

    29.8 mi · 35 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 98: Batavia

    2249 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    547 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Oak Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cedar Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ellicott Street

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Ellicott Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Telephone Road

    15.4 mi · 19 min · Telephone Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Caledonia-Avon Road

    2230 ft · 29 sec · Caledonia-Avon Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Place

    119 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto East Main Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Avon-East Avon Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Avon-East Avon Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Avon-Lima Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Avon-Lima Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Bronson Hill Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Bronson Hill Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Big Tree Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Big Tree Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Big Tree Street

    1859 ft · 37 sec · Big Tree Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1659 ft · 1 min · East Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Big Tree Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tonawanda and Glenville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
29.8 mi · 36%
Telephone Road
15.4 mi · 19%
Ellicott Street
7.25 mi · 9%
Youngmann Expressway
6.34 mi · 8%
Bronson Hill Road
5.16 mi · 6%
Big Tree Road
3.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

29.8 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
66.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Batavia
00h 56m from Tonawanda
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Tonawanda and Partly Sunny near Glenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tonawanda to Glenville?

The road trip is about 82.2 miles (132.3 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Batavia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Tonawanda and 41.2 miles from Glenville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tonawanda and Partly Sunny near Glenville.

Stop Ideas Near Batavia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Batavia, 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 Batavia.

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

45 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

50 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

58 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

70 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tonawanda and Glenville. Straight-line distance: 66.6 mi (107.19 km).

Tonawanda

#1 Tonawanda

City in the state of New York, USA

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

#2 Glenville

City in Schenectady County, New York, United States of America

Population29,287
Coordinates42.7800600, -77.6058300
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Tonawanda (-78.88031, 43.02033)
End: Glenville (-77.60583, 42.78006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.98 L · about $12.90
Round trip
$25.80
5.8 gal · 21.96 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $12.90 $25.80
Mid-grade $4.98 $14.45 $28.90
Premium $5.38 $15.61 $31.22
Diesel $6.51 $18.88 $37.75

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tonawanda and Glenville. The current time is 15:31:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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