How far is Tonawanda, NY from Penfield, NY?
The driving distance from Tonawanda, NY to Penfield, NY is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tonawanda and Penfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonawanda and Penfield.
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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
57.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 390: Rochester, Corning
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 390 North: Rochester
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 590 North: Rochester, Irondequoit
2137 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outer Loop
2.1 mi · 3 min · Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 31: Monroe Avenue, Pittsford
1272 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Monroe Avenue
1130 ft · 30 sec · Monroe Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Allens Creek Road
1519 ft · 49 sec · Allens Creek Road
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Turn left onto Clover Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Clover Street
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Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Elmwood Avenue
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Continue on Linden Avenue
1407 ft · 34 sec · Linden Avenue
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Continue on Korean War Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Memorial Highway
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Continue on Penfield Road
2384 ft · 1 min · Penfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tonawanda and Penfield.
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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
57.4 mi · 01h 06m
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 Penfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tonawanda to Penfield?
The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 40.3 miles from Tonawanda and 40.5 miles from Penfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.68 one way or $25.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tonawanda and Mostly Cloudy near Penfield.
Stop Ideas Near Batavia
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 Batavia.
Buffalo–Depew station
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tonawanda and Penfield. Straight-line distance: 71.3 mi (114.75 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 Penfield
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 37,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.1303400, -77.4755500 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penfield (-77.47555, 43.13034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $12.68 | $25.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $14.20 | $28.40 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $15.34 | $30.68 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $18.55 | $37.10 |
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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