How far is Town of Aurora, NY from Tonawanda, NY?
The driving distance from Town of Aurora, NY to Tonawanda, NY is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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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 Town of Aurora and Tonawanda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Town of Aurora and Tonawanda.
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Start on the route
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Sweet Road
1101 ft · 26 sec · Sweet Road
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Turn right onto Mill Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mill Road
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Continue on Hamburg Street
1431 ft · 43 sec · Hamburg Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buffalo Road
41 m · 2 sec · Buffalo Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Buffalo Road
2860 ft · 1 min · Buffalo Road
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Turn right onto Bowen Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bowen Road
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Turn left onto Jamison Road
1070 ft · 21 sec · Jamison Road
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Take the ramp right
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Aurora Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Buffalo
1283 ft · 27 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 I 290: Niagara Falls
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Youngmann Expressway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Youngmann Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 425: Colvin Boulevard
1355 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Twin Cities Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Twin Cities Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Fillmore Avenue
2413 ft · 1 min · Fillmore Avenue
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Turn left onto Fremont Street
550 ft · 25 sec · Fremont Street
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Turn right onto Young Street
1398 ft · 42 sec · Young Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1336 ft · 44 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Seymour Street
750 ft · 22 sec · Seymour Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seymour Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Town of Aurora and Tonawanda.
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
Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
8.19 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Town of Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tonawanda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Town of Aurora to Tonawanda?
The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
West Seneca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Town of Aurora and 18.1 miles from Tonawanda.
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 10.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Town of Aurora and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tonawanda.
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 Town of Aurora and Tonawanda. Straight-line distance: 23.05 mi (37.09 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Tonawanda
City in the state of New York, USA
| Population | 14,755 |
| Coordinates | 43.0203300, -78.8803100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seymour Street (-78.880469, 43.020357)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.74 | $11.47 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
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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