How far is Tonawanda, NY from West Seneca, NY?
The driving distance from Tonawanda, NY to West Seneca, NY is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tonawanda and West Seneca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonawanda and West Seneca.
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Start on Seymour Street
1567 ft · 51 sec · Seymour Street
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Military Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Military Road
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Turn right onto Sheridan Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Sheridan Drive
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Continue on Sheridan Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 190 South
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
9.1 mi · 12 min · Niagara Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 16: Seneca Street
1121 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Keating Street
91 m · 14 sec · Keating Street
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Turn left onto Elk Street
1670 ft · 40 sec · Elk Street
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Turn right onto Seneca Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Seneca Street
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Turn left onto Mount Vernon
94 m · 14 sec · Mount Vernon
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Continue on Greymount Avenue
142 m · 21 sec · Greymount Avenue
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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 West Seneca.
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.
Niagara Thruway
Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
9.08 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Tonawanda and Mostly Cloudy near West Seneca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tonawanda to West Seneca?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Tonawanda and 8.3 miles from West Seneca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.58 one way or $5.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Tonawanda and Mostly Cloudy near West Seneca.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo
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 Buffalo.
Buffalo–Exchange Street
Buffalo–Depew station
Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tonawanda and West Seneca. Straight-line distance: 12.45 mi (20.04 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 West Seneca
Town in Erie County, New York
| Population | 45,117 |
| Coordinates | 42.8500600, -78.7997500 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Seneca (-78.79975, 42.85006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
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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