How far is Wilton, NY from Tonawanda, NY?

The driving distance from Wilton, NY to Tonawanda, NY is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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
292.9 mi
04h 52m
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
292.9 mi
Kilometers
471.38 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tonawanda
Fri, Oct 16, 2:35 AM EDT
Return by in Wilton
Fri, Oct 16, 7:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilton
2026-10-15T21:43
Arrive Tonawanda
Fri, Oct 16, 2:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilton
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 Wilton
140.8 mi
02h 26m
To Tonawanda
152.1 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gansevoort Road

    10 m · 6 sec · Gansevoort Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northern Pines Road

    602 ft · 16 sec · Northern Pines Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ballard Road

    771 ft · 20 sec · Ballard Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Saratoga Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Saratoga Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Gailor Road

    1934 ft · 37 sec · Gailor Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Greenfield Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Greenfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Wilton Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Wilton Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Greenfield Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Greenfield Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Russell Road

    1859 ft · 40 sec · Russell Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Hyspot Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hyspot Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Middle Grove Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Middle Grove Road

  12. 12

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

    12.8 mi · 18 min · State Highway 29

  13. 13

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

    38 m · 8 sec · State Highway 29

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto State Highway 29

    7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 29

  15. 15

    Continue on North East Avenue

    1323 ft · 32 sec · North East Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North East Avenue

    2243 ft · 1 min · North East Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 67

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto New Turnpike Road

    9.6 mi · 14 min · New Turnpike Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mohawk Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mohawk Turnpike

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    2305 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto River Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · River Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Mindenville Road

    1.1 km · 58 sec · Mindenville Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Dutchtown Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Dutchtown Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    1959 ft · 36 sec

  27. 27

    Take the ramp right

    2488 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    2469 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    208.9 mi · 4 hr 2 min · New York State Thruway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls

    2277 ft · 37 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Youngmann Expressway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Youngmann Expressway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 425: Colvin Boulevard

    1355 ft · 37 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Twin Cities Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Twin Cities Memorial Highway

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Fillmore Avenue

    2413 ft · 1 min · Fillmore Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Fremont Street

    550 ft · 25 sec · Fremont Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Young Street

    1398 ft · 42 sec · Young Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Broad Street

    1336 ft · 44 sec · Broad Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Seymour Street

    750 ft · 22 sec · Seymour Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seymour Street

Car Route Details

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

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
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
209 mi · 71%
State Highway 29
20.3 mi · 7%
New Turnpike Road
9.64 mi · 3%
Dutchtown Road
6.64 mi · 2%
Youngmann Expressway
6.1 mi · 2%
State Highway 67
4.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

209 mi · 04h 02m

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
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
259.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seneca Knolls
02h 26m from Wilton
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wilton 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 Wilton to Tonawanda?

The road trip is about 292.9 miles (471.4 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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 140.8 miles from Wilton and 152.1 miles from Tonawanda.

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 33.6 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 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.95 one way or $91.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 6.9 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 Wilton and Tonawanda. Straight-line distance: 259.3 mi (417.31 km).

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#1 Wilton

Town in New York

Population16,954
Coordinates43.1800700, -73.7442900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Tonawanda

#2 Tonawanda

City in the state of New York, USA

Population14,755
Coordinates43.0203300, -78.8803100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Gansevoort Road (-73.744294, 43.180082)
End: Seymour Street (-78.880469, 43.020357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.33 gal
39.12 L · about $45.95
Round trip
$91.90
20.66 gal · 78.24 L
Estimated CO2
91.8 kg one way
Round trip: 183.6 kg / 405 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $45.95 $91.90
Mid-grade $4.98 $51.46 $102.93
Premium $5.38 $55.60 $111.19
Diesel $6.51 $67.24 $134.48

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 Wilton and Tonawanda. The current time is 21:43:20.

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.