How far is Tonawanda, NY from Lackawanna, NY?
The driving distance from Tonawanda, NY to Lackawanna, NY is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tonawanda and Lackawanna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonawanda and Lackawanna.
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Start on Seymour Street
1567 ft · 51 sec · Seymour Street
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Military Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Military Road
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Turn right onto Sheridan Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Drive
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Continue on Sheridan Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 190 South
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 5 West: Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Lackawanna
1242 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Buffalo Skyway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Buffalo Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ridge Road, Lackawanna
1670 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tonawanda and Lackawanna.
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.
Niagara Thruway
Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
6.28 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Tonawanda and Mostly Sunny near Lackawanna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tonawanda to Lackawanna?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Tonawanda and 8.6 miles from Lackawanna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.67 one way or $5.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tonawanda and Mostly Sunny near Lackawanna.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Buffalo–Depew station
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tonawanda and Lackawanna. Straight-line distance: 13.76 mi (22.14 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 Lackawanna
City in New York, USA
| Population | 17,632 |
| Coordinates | 42.8256100, -78.8233700 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lackawanna (-78.82337, 42.82561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
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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