How far is Tonawanda, NY from Putnam Valley, NY?

The driving distance from Tonawanda, NY to Putnam Valley, NY is about 354.9 miles (571.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281.5 miles (453 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
354.93 mi
07h 36m
Flight
281.46 mi
452.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.46 mi
Kilometers
452.96 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.93 mi
Kilometers
571.2 km
Drive Time
07h 36m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Putnam Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 11:58 PM EDT
Return by in Tonawanda
Fri, Oct 16, 7:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tonawanda
2026-10-15T16:21
Arrive Putnam Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 11:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:37 PM to 3:07 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tonawanda
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Marathon
NY

Human settlement in Cortland County, New York, United States of America

From Tonawanda
177.2 mi
03h 48m
To Putnam Valley
177.7 mi
03h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tonawanda and Putnam Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tonawanda and Putnam Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on Seymour Street

    750 ft · 29 sec · Seymour Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1336 ft · 42 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Young Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Young Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    773 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Twin Cities Memorial Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Twin Cities Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 East

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Youngmann Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    1 km · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    99.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

    2420 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 414

    1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414

  13. 13

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Clark Street Road

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Street

    69 m · 12 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dill Street

    720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Loop Road

    140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Genesee Street Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  24. 24

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 41

    9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North West Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street

  27. 27

    Take the ramp left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 54 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on New York

    129.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Bear Mountain

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Long Mountain Circle

    583 ft · 8 sec

  33. 33

    Exit the rotary

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    79 m · 4 sec

  35. 35

    Exit the rotary

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Annsville Circle

    35 m · 2 sec

  37. 37

    Exit the rotary onto Peekskill

    943 ft · 21 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Bear Mountain Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Bear Mountain Parkway

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward Divison Street

    91 m · 15 sec

  40. 40

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Division Street

    2403 ft · 1 min · North Division Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Oregon Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Oregon Road

  42. 42

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Oregon Road

    47 m · 5 sec · Oregon Road

  43. 43

    Exit the roundabout onto Oregon Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Oregon Road

  44. 44

    Keep slight left to continue on Oregon Road

    65 m · 8 sec · Oregon Road

  45. 45

    Turn straight onto Old Oregon Road

    148 m · 13 sec · Old Oregon Road

  46. 46

    Continue on Oscawana Lake Road

    1323 ft · 41 sec · Oscawana Lake Road

  47. 47

    Turn right

    9 m · 3 sec

  48. 48

    Turn right

    58 m · 14 sec

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tonawanda and Putnam Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
49 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York
130 mi · 37%
New York State Thruway
99.4 mi · 28%
I 81 South
45.7 mi · 13%
East Lake Road
9.92 mi · 3%
State Highway 41
9.82 mi · 3%
Clark Street Road
9.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York

Keep slight left to continue on New York

130 mi · 02h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.4 mi
281.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marathon
03h 48m from Tonawanda
Leave By
8:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Tonawanda and Sunny near Putnam Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tonawanda to Putnam Valley?

The road trip is about 354.9 miles (571.2 km) and usually takes 07h 36m 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?

Marathon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.2 miles from Tonawanda and 177.7 miles from Putnam Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 281.5 miles (453 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.4 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 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 $55.69 one way or $111.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tonawanda and Sunny near Putnam Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Marathon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marathon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marathon.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

72 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

72 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

97 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

99 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tonawanda and Putnam Valley. Straight-line distance: 281.46 mi (452.96 km).

Tonawanda

#1 Tonawanda

City in the state of New York, USA

Population14,755
Coordinates43.0203300, -78.8803100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Putnam Valley

#2 Putnam Valley

Town in New York

Population11,507
Coordinates41.3359300, -73.8740300
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Tonawanda (-78.88031, 43.02033)
End: Putnam Valley (-73.87403, 41.33593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 571 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.52 gal
47.41 L · about $55.69
Round trip
$111.38
25.04 gal · 94.82 L
Estimated CO2
111.3 kg one way
Round trip: 222.5 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $55.69 $111.38
Mid-grade $4.98 $62.37 $124.75
Premium $5.38 $67.38 $134.77
Diesel $6.51 $81.49 $162.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Tonawanda and Putnam Valley. The current time is 16:21:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.