How far is Tonawanda, NY from Town of Aurora, NY?
The driving distance from Tonawanda, NY to Town of Aurora, NY is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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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 Town of Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonawanda and Town of Aurora.
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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 right to continue on I 90 West: Erie
3255 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
6.9 mi · 9 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora
2915 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on Aurora Expressway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Aurora Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamison Road, Elma
859 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Jamison Road
1518 ft · 33 sec · Jamison Road
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Turn right onto Bowen Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bowen Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Buffalo Road
2852 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ernst Place
21 m · 1 sec · Ernst Place
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Exit the roundabout onto Ernst Place
42 m · 2 sec · Ernst Place
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Turn straight onto Hamburg Street
1288 ft · 41 sec · Hamburg Street
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Continue on Mill Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mill Road
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Turn left onto Sweet Road
1101 ft · 26 sec · Sweet Road
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Turn left
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tonawanda and Town of Aurora.
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.
Aurora Expressway
Continue on Aurora Expressway
8.18 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Tonawanda and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Town of Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tonawanda to Town of Aurora?
The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
West Seneca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Tonawanda and 15.5 miles from Town of Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Tonawanda and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Town of Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near West Seneca
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 West Seneca.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tonawanda and Town of Aurora. Straight-line distance: 23.05 mi (37.09 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 Town of Aurora
Town of Aurora is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.7382500, -78.6373400 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Town of Aurora (-78.63734, 42.73825)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.01 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.88 | $9.77 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
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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