How far is Tonawanda, NY from Poughkeepsie, NY?
The driving distance from Tonawanda, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY is about 359.8 miles (579 km), with a travel time of about 07h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.1 miles (433 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 07h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Oneida County, New York, United States of America
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 Poughkeepsie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonawanda and Poughkeepsie.
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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
271 mi · 5 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
57.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 28: Kingston, Rhinecliff Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
100 m · 9 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kingston Traffic Circle
107 m · 5 sec · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Colonel Chandler Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Colonel Chandler Drive
71 m · 10 sec · Colonel Chandler Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Broadway
12 m · 1 sec · Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto Broadway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Turn straight onto McEntee Street
577 ft · 18 sec · McEntee Street
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Turn left onto Wurts Street
1830 ft · 26 sec · Wurts Street
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Continue on Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
1090 ft · 14 sec · Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
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Continue on Old US 9W
1823 ft · 28 sec · Old US 9W
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Turn right onto Broadway
14.3 mi · 20 min · Broadway
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Keep slight right to continue on Mid Hudson Bridge
3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto South Clinton Street
90 m · 11 sec · South Clinton Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Reservoir Square
96 m · 9 sec · Reservoir Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reservoir Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tonawanda and Poughkeepsie.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
271 mi · 05h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Tonawanda and Sunny near Poughkeepsie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tonawanda to Poughkeepsie?
The road trip is about 359.8 miles (579 km) and usually takes 07h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.5 miles from Tonawanda and 180.3 miles from Poughkeepsie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.1 miles (433 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.45 one way or $112.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tonawanda and Sunny near Poughkeepsie.
Stop Ideas Near Verona
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 Verona.
Rome station
Union Station
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Empire Expo Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tonawanda and Poughkeepsie. Straight-line distance: 269.07 mi (433.02 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 Poughkeepsie
The county seat of Dutchess County, New York.
| Population | 42,942 |
| Coordinates | 41.7003700, -73.9209700 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poughkeepsie (-73.92097, 41.70037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 579 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
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 | $56.45 | $112.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $63.22 | $126.44 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $68.30 | $136.60 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $82.60 | $165.20 |
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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