How far is Tonawanda, NY from Kent, NY?
The driving distance from Tonawanda, NY to Kent, NY is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Hamlet in town of Royalton, Niagara 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 Kent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonawanda and Kent.
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Start on Seymour Street
540 ft · 17 sec · Seymour Street
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Continue on River Road
1.5 km · 2 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Wheatfield Street
1 mi · 3 min · Wheatfield Street
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Continue on Erie Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Erie Avenue
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Continue on Shawnee Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawnee Road
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Turn right onto Saunders Settlement Road
6.5 mi · 7 min · Saunders Settlement Road
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Continue on West Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · West Avenue
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Turn straight onto West Genesee Street
1333 ft · 19 sec · West Genesee Street
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Turn straight onto Walnut Street
3012 ft · 50 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Washburn Street
145 m · 9 sec · Washburn Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · East Avenue
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Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Chestnut Ridge Road
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Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road
72 m · 3 sec · Chestnut Ridge Road
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Continue on Rochester Road
8.4 mi · 12 min · Rochester Road
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Continue on Telegraph Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road
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Continue on Maple Ridge Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Maple Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Center Street
1.3 km · 57 sec · East Center Street
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Continue on Million Dollar Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Million Dollar Highway
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Turn straight onto State Route 31
6.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 31
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Turn left onto Gaines Basin Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Gaines Basin Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Kent Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Kent Road
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Turn right onto Ford Street
16 m · 2 sec · Ford Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ford Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tonawanda and Kent.
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.
Rochester Road
Continue on Rochester Road
8.4 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Tonawanda and Mostly Cloudy near Kent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tonawanda to Kent?
The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Gasport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Tonawanda and 26.8 miles from Kent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tonawanda and Mostly Cloudy near Kent.
Stop Ideas Near Gasport
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 Gasport.
Buffalo–Depew station
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tonawanda and Kent. Straight-line distance: 43.14 mi (69.42 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 Kent
Town in Putnam County, New York, United States
| Population | 13,142 |
| Coordinates | 43.3278400, -78.1353000 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kent (-78.1353, 43.32784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $8.41 | $16.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $9.42 | $18.83 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $10.17 | $20.34 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
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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