How far is Tonawanda, NY from Tarrytown, NY?
The driving distance from Tonawanda, NY to Tarrytown, NY is about 281.1 miles (452.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.9 miles (405.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tonawanda and Tarrytown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonawanda and Tarrytown.
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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
225.6 mi · 4 hr 21 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 10: Canajoharie, Sharon Springs
2504 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1236 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 5S
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 5S
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Keep slight right
15.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Junction Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Junction Road
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Continue on Zicha Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Zicha Road
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Continue on State Highway 30A
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30A
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Turn left onto State Highway 443
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 443
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 443
3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 443
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Continue on Helderberg Trail
3.3 mi · 6 min · Helderberg Trail
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Continue on Helderberg Trail
7 mi · 11 min · Helderberg Trail
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Turn straight onto Delaware Turnpike
3.9 mi · 6 min · Delaware Turnpike
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Turn right onto Tarrytown Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Tarrytown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tarrytown Road
7 m · 1 sec · Tarrytown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tarrytown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tonawanda and Tarrytown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
226 mi · 04h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Tonawanda and Sunny near Tarrytown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tonawanda to Tarrytown?
The road trip is about 281.1 miles (452.4 km) and usually takes 05h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Seneca Knolls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.1 miles from Tonawanda and 141 miles from Tarrytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.9 miles (405.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.12 one way or $88.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tonawanda and Sunny near Tarrytown.
Stop Ideas Near Seneca Knolls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe
Syracuse City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seneca Knolls.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tonawanda and Tarrytown. Straight-line distance: 251.93 mi (405.44 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 Tarrytown
Village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 11,285 |
| Coordinates | 42.5589700, -73.9509600 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tarrytown (-73.95096, 42.55897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 452 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $44.12 | $88.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $49.42 | $98.84 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $53.39 | $106.78 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $64.57 | $129.14 |
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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