How far is Tonawanda, NY from Lockport, NY?
The driving distance from Tonawanda, NY to Lockport, NY is about 18 miles (29 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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.
Town in Niagara County, New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tonawanda and Lockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonawanda and Lockport.
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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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Continue on West Avenue
1397 ft · 26 sec · West Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1837 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
23 m · 4 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tonawanda and Lockport.
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.
Saunders Settlement Road
Turn right onto Saunders Settlement Road
6.52 mi · 00h 07m
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 Cloudy near Lockport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tonawanda to Lockport?
The road trip is about 18 miles (29 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Tonawanda and 9 miles from Lockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 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 $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tonawanda and Mostly Cloudy near Lockport.
Stop Ideas Near Pendleton
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 Pendleton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tonawanda and Lockport. Straight-line distance: 14.13 mi (22.74 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 Lockport
Town in Niagara County, New York, United States
| Population | 19,834 |
| Coordinates | 43.1706100, -78.6903100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lockport (-78.69031, 43.17061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
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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