How far is Tonawanda, NY from Irondequoit, NY?

The driving distance from Tonawanda, NY to Irondequoit, NY is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
78.78 mi
01h 41m
Flight
66.94 mi
107.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.94 mi
Kilometers
107.73 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.78 mi
Kilometers
126.78 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irondequoit
Thu, Oct 15, 4:58 PM EDT
Return by in Tonawanda
Thu, Oct 15, 6:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tonawanda
2026-10-15T15:16
Arrive Irondequoit
Thu, Oct 15, 4:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
39.3 mi
00h 50m
To Irondequoit
39.5 mi
00h 50m

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
55°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    41.2 mi · 48 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 490, NY 19: LeRoy, Rochester

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Western Expressway

    22 mi · 27 min · Western Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Inner Loop East: Downtown, Plymouth Avenue

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Inner Loop East: Downtown

    824 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Inner Loop

    1795 ft · 34 sec · Inner Loop

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Saint Paul Street, Clinton Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown, Saint Paul Street, Clinton Avenue

    53 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Cumberland Street

    1135 ft · 35 sec · Cumberland Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Joseph Avenue

    579 ft · 16 sec · Joseph Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    1304 ft · 39 sec · Central Avenue

  20. 20

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

    1690 ft · 33 sec · North Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Portland Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Portland Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Titus Avenue

    1423 ft · 36 sec · Titus Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Kings Highway

    841 ft · 25 sec · North Kings Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Cranbrooke Drive

    12 m · 2 sec · Cranbrooke Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cranbrooke Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
41.2 mi · 52%
Western Expressway
22 mi · 28%
Youngmann Expressway
6.34 mi · 8%
Portland Avenue
3.3 mi · 4%
Twin Cities Memorial Highway
0.88 mi · 1%
Young Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

41.2 mi · 00h 48m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
66.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Batavia
00h 50m from Tonawanda
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Tonawanda and Mostly Sunny near Irondequoit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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 39.3 miles from Tonawanda and 39.5 miles from Irondequoit.

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

The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.37 one way or $24.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Irondequoit. Straight-line distance: 66.94 mi (107.73 km).

Tonawanda

#1 Tonawanda

City in the state of New York, USA

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

#2 Irondequoit

Town in Monroe County, New York, United States

Population49,747
Coordinates43.2134000, -77.5797200
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Tonawanda (-78.88031, 43.02033)
End: Irondequoit (-77.57972, 43.2134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.52 L · about $12.37
Round trip
$24.73
5.56 gal · 21.04 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $12.37 $24.73
Mid-grade $4.98 $13.85 $27.70
Premium $5.38 $14.96 $29.92
Diesel $6.51 $18.10 $36.19

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 Irondequoit. The current time is 15:16:49.

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.