How far is Tonawanda, NY from Rome, NY?

The driving distance from Tonawanda, NY to Rome, NY is about 354.5 miles (570.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277.1 miles (446 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
354.47 mi
07h 41m
Flight
277.11 mi
445.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.11 mi
Kilometers
445.97 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.47 mi
Kilometers
570.46 km
Drive Time
07h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rome
Thu, Oct 15, 11:13 PM EDT
Return by in Tonawanda
Fri, Oct 16, 6:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tonawanda
2026-10-15T15:31
Arrive Rome
Thu, Oct 15, 11:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:41 PM to 3:11 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
8:38 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
Verona
NY

Town in Oneida County, New York, United States of America

From Tonawanda
176.4 mi
03h 50m
To Rome
178 mi
03h 50m

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
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tonawanda and Rome.

  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

    167.1 mi · 3 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 365: Verona, Rome

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.6 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    2538 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Wright Drive

    148 m · 17 sec · Wright Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto King Pin Lane

    1471 ft · 35 sec · King Pin Lane

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Dominick Street

    2014 ft · 43 sec · East Dominick Street

  16. 16

    Continue on River Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · River Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto New Floyd Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · New Floyd Road

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 365

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 365

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 365

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Mappa Avenue

    116 m · 11 sec · Mappa Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 365

    15.4 mi · 21 min · State Highway 365

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 8

    34.6 mi · 49 min · State Highway 8

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Adirondack Trail

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Adirondack Trail

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Highway 8

    29 mi · 41 min · State Highway 8

  26. 26

    Turn left

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Stone Bridge Road

    2031 ft · 56 sec · Stone Bridge Road

  28. 28

    Take the ramp right

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    25.4 mi · 29 min · Adirondack Northway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley

    1346 ft · 31 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto US Highway 9

    2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 9

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73

    11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 9N

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 9N

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 9N

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 9N

    9.3 mi · 14 min · State Highway 9N

  36. 36

    Turn left onto College Street

    154 m · 28 sec · College Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Ausable Drive

    2297 ft · 2 min · Ausable Drive

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ausable Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
167 mi · 47%
State Highway 8
63.5 mi · 18%
Adirondack Northway
25.4 mi · 7%
State Highway 365
22.3 mi · 6%
State Highway 9N
17.1 mi · 5%
NY 365
12.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

167 mi · 03h 13m

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 41m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.4 mi
277.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Verona
03h 50m from Tonawanda
Leave By
8:38 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Tonawanda and Mostly Sunny near Rome.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tonawanda to Rome?

The road trip is about 354.5 miles (570.5 km) and usually takes 07h 41m 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 176.4 miles from Tonawanda and 178 miles from Rome.

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

The direct path is about 277.1 miles (446 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.4 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 $55.64 one way or $111.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Verona

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Verona, 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 Verona.

RAIL

Rome station

12 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

28 mi away
321 Main St.
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

48 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

53 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tonawanda and Rome. Straight-line distance: 277.11 mi (445.97 km).

Tonawanda

#1 Tonawanda

City in the state of New York, USA

Population14,755
Coordinates43.0203300, -78.8803100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Rome

#2 Rome

City in New York, United States

Population32,145
Coordinates44.4406000, -73.6881900
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Tonawanda (-78.88031, 43.02033)
End: Rome (-73.68819, 44.4406)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 570 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.51 gal
47.35 L · about $55.64
Round trip
$111.29
25.02 gal · 94.7 L
Estimated CO2
111.2 kg one way
Round trip: 222.4 kg / 490 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $55.64 $111.29
Mid-grade $4.98 $62.32 $124.65
Premium $5.38 $67.33 $134.66
Diesel $6.51 $81.43 $162.86

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 Rome. The current time is 15:31:43.

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.