How far is Tonawanda, NY from Wilton, NY?

The driving distance from Tonawanda, NY to Wilton, NY is about 283 miles (455.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
283.02 mi
05h 58m
Flight
259.3 mi
417.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.3 mi
Kilometers
417.31 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.02 mi
Kilometers
455.48 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilton
Fri, Oct 16, 5:28 AM EDT
Return by in Tonawanda
Fri, Oct 16, 11:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tonawanda
2026-10-15T23:30
Arrive Wilton
Fri, Oct 16, 5:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tonawanda
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Seneca Knolls
NY

Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York

From Tonawanda
141.1 mi
02h 59m
To Wilton
141.9 mi
02h 59m

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
57°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    209 mi · 4 hr 1 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2226 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    5.7 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mindenville Road

    1.1 km · 55 sec · Mindenville Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · River Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    2305 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Mohawk Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mohawk Turnpike

  19. 19

    Turn left onto New Turnpike Road

    9.6 mi · 15 min · New Turnpike Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto State Highway 67

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North East Avenue

    2243 ft · 1 min · North East Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 29

    60 m · 6 sec · State Route 29

  24. 24

    Continue on North East Avenue

    1126 ft · 24 sec · North East Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 29

    7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 29

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vail Mills Round-a-bout

    39 m · 8 sec · State Highway 29

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary onto State Highway 29

    12.8 mi · 18 min · State Highway 29

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Middle Grove Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Middle Grove Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Hyspot Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hyspot Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Russell Road

    1859 ft · 44 sec · Russell Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South Greenfield Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Greenfield Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Wilton Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Wilton Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Greenfield Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Greenfield Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Gailor Road

    1934 ft · 38 sec · Gailor Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Saratoga Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Saratoga Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Ballard Road

    771 ft · 18 sec · Ballard Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Northern Pines Road

    602 ft · 15 sec · Northern Pines Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Gansevoort Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Gansevoort Road

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gansevoort Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
39 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
209 mi · 74%
State Highway 29
20.3 mi · 7%
New Turnpike Road
9.64 mi · 3%
Youngmann Expressway
6.34 mi · 2%
State Highway 67
4.84 mi · 2%
Middle Grove Road
4.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

209 mi · 04h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
259.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seneca Knolls
02h 59m from Tonawanda
Leave By
5:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Tonawanda and Sunny near Wilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 283 miles (455.5 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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 141.1 miles from Tonawanda and 141.9 miles from Wilton.

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

The direct path is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 5:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.44 one way or $88.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Seneca Knolls

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Seneca Knolls and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 7 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 7 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seneca Knolls.

RAIL

Empire Expo Center

8 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Rome station

68 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

86 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tonawanda and Wilton. Straight-line distance: 259.3 mi (417.31 km).

Tonawanda

#1 Tonawanda

City in the state of New York, USA

Population14,755
Coordinates43.0203300, -78.8803100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wilton

Town in New York

Population16,954
Coordinates43.1800700, -73.7442900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: Tonawanda (-78.88031, 43.02033)
End: Wilton (-73.74429, 43.18007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.99 gal
37.8 L · about $44.44
Round trip
$88.87
19.98 gal · 75.6 L
Estimated CO2
88.8 kg one way
Round trip: 177.6 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $44.44 $88.87
Mid-grade $4.98 $49.77 $99.54
Premium $5.38 $53.77 $107.53
Diesel $6.51 $65.02 $130.05

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 Wilton. The current time is 23:30:20.

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.