How far is Wallkill, NY from Tonawanda, NY?
The driving distance from Wallkill, NY to Tonawanda, NY is about 348.6 miles (561 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259 miles (416.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New York, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wallkill and Tonawanda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wallkill and Tonawanda.
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Start on Walkill Avenue
93 m · 14 sec · Walkill Avenue
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Turn left onto Bruyn Turnpike
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bruyn Turnpike
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Turn left onto Albany Post Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Albany Post Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 52
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 52
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Continue on Main Street
1440 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 52
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 52
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Continue on Route 52
8.2 mi · 12 min · Route 52
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Continue on State Highway 52
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 52
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Continue on Mountain Road
1945 ft · 33 sec · Mountain Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Center Street
12.3 mi · 14 min · Center Street
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Continue on State Highway 42
1429 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 42
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 52
1.3 mi · 1 min · State Highway 52
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Continue on Old Monticello Road
2339 ft · 30 sec · Old Monticello Road
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Continue on State Highway 52
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 52
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 17 West: Binghamton
86 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Road
832 ft · 11 sec · Triangle Road
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Take the exit straight
753 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
81.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
37.4 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland
789 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
12 m · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue
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Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue
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Continue on Albany Street
3055 ft · 1 min · Albany Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
2126 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
10.5 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on East Lake Road
2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
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Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on East Lake Street
2676 ft · 48 sec · East Lake Street
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Turn left onto East Genesee Street
7.3 mi · 14 min · East Genesee Street
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Turn right onto North Fulton Street
815 ft · 13 sec · North Fulton Street
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Turn left onto Arterial West
1931 ft · 1 min · Arterial West
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Continue on Chase Street
9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street
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Continue on Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
97 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 414
1557 ft · 29 sec · State Route 414
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Continue on Ridge Road
66 m · 11 sec · Ridge Road
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Take the ramp left
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
3202 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
99.6 mi · 1 hr 55 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
2277 ft · 37 sec
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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 Wallkill and Tonawanda.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
99.6 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving Wallkill and Mostly Cloudy near Tonawanda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wallkill to Tonawanda?
The road trip is about 348.6 miles (561 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?
Cortland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.3 miles from Wallkill and 188.3 miles from Tonawanda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259 miles (416.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.6 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 5:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.71 one way or $109.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wallkill and Mostly Cloudy near Tonawanda.
Stop Ideas Near Cortland
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 Cortland.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Rome station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wallkill and Tonawanda. Straight-line distance: 259.04 mi (416.89 km).
#1 Wallkill
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
| Population | 29,331 |
| Coordinates | 41.6056500, -74.1840400 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| 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: 561 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 20m |
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 | $54.71 | $109.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $61.28 | $122.56 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $66.20 | $132.40 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $80.06 | $160.12 |
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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