How far is Tonawanda, NY from Gloversville, NY?

The driving distance from Tonawanda, NY to Gloversville, NY is about 249 miles (400.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.1 miles (368.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
249.08 mi
05h 09m
Flight
229.09 mi
368.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.09 mi
Kilometers
368.68 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.08 mi
Kilometers
400.85 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gloversville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:36 PM EDT
Return by in Tonawanda
Fri, Oct 16, 12:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tonawanda
2026-10-15T14:27
Arrive Gloversville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tonawanda
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Weedsport
NY

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

From Tonawanda
124.2 mi
02h 34m
To Gloversville
124.9 mi
02h 34m

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
57°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    209 mi · 4 hr 1 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2226 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    5.7 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mindenville Road

    1.1 km · 55 sec · Mindenville Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · River Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    2305 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Mohawk Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mohawk Turnpike

  19. 19

    Turn left onto New Turnpike Road

    9.6 mi · 15 min · New Turnpike Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto State Highway 67

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    1892 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Cayadutta Street

    1445 ft · 45 sec · Cayadutta Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street

    9 m · 5 sec · West State Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Pleasant Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Pleasant Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue

    836 ft · 29 sec · Elmwood Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Perry Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Perry Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
209 mi · 84%
New Turnpike Road
9.64 mi · 4%
Youngmann Expressway
6.34 mi · 3%
State Highway 67
4.84 mi · 2%
River Road
1.7 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

209 mi · 04h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
229.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weedsport
02h 34m from Tonawanda
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Tonawanda and Mostly Sunny near Gloversville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249 miles (400.8 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?

Weedsport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.2 miles from Tonawanda and 124.9 miles from Gloversville.

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

The direct path is about 229.1 miles (368.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.10 one way or $78.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Weedsport

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

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

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

28 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

34 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

86 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Rome station

92 mi away
6599 Martin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tonawanda and Gloversville. Straight-line distance: 229.09 mi (368.68 km).

Tonawanda

#1 Tonawanda

City in the state of New York, USA

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

#2 Gloversville

City in New York, USA

Population14,553
Coordinates43.0528500, -74.3437500
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Tonawanda (-78.88031, 43.02033)
End: Gloversville (-74.34375, 43.05285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.79 gal
33.27 L · about $39.10
Round trip
$78.20
17.58 gal · 66.54 L
Estimated CO2
78.1 kg one way
Round trip: 156.2 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $39.10 $78.20
Mid-grade $4.98 $43.79 $87.58
Premium $5.38 $47.31 $94.62
Diesel $6.51 $57.21 $114.43

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 Gloversville. The current time is 14:27:11.

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.