How far is Tonawanda, NY from Ontario, NY?
The driving distance from Tonawanda, NY to Ontario, NY is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
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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 02h 02m.
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.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tonawanda and Ontario.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonawanda and Ontario.
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Start on Seymour Street
750 ft · 29 sec · Seymour Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1336 ft · 42 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Young Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Young Street
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Turn left
773 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Twin Cities Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Twin Cities Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 East
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
41.2 mi · 48 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 490, NY 19: LeRoy, Rochester
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Western Expressway
18.7 mi · 22 min · Western Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward NY 390 North: Greece
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Outer Loop
2.8 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 104 East: Ridge Road East
1288 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Ridge Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · West Ridge Road
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Bridge
1030 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Keeler Street Expressway
17.9 mi · 25 min · Keeler Street Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
50 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Furnace Road
2212 ft · 1 min · Furnace Road
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
28 m · 3 sec · 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 Ontario.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Partly Sunny near Ontario.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tonawanda to Ontario?
The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Byron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Tonawanda and 47.8 miles from Ontario.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.95 one way or $29.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tonawanda and Partly Sunny near Ontario.
Stop Ideas Near Byron
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 Byron.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tonawanda and Ontario. Straight-line distance: 81.74 mi (131.54 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 Ontario
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 10,173 |
| Coordinates | 43.2209000, -77.2830400 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ontario (-77.28304, 43.2209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $14.95 | $29.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $16.74 | $33.48 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $18.08 | $36.17 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $21.87 | $43.74 |
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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