Origin
Brooklyn, NY
Morning in Brooklyn on Monday
Local time
8:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Tonawanda, NY
Drive Time
6h 59m
Distance
404 mi
650 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 48m
★
6 AM
7h 0m
8 AM
7h 22m
10 AM
7h 8m
12 PM
7h 5m
3 PM
7h 9m
5 PM
7h 21m
8 PM
6h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Tonawanda, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Tonawanda, NY covers 404 miles and takes about 6h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Snyder Avenue, Rogers Avenue, Linden Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
202 miles from Brooklyn, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 59m drive with frequent turns across 404 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 72 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Snyder Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 59m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brooklyn, NY to Tonawanda, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Snyder Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rogers Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Linden Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Caton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Saint Pauls Place | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Parkside Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fort Hamilton Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Snyder Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Tonawanda, NY.
1
Start on Nostrand Avenue
433 ft
·
21 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
2
Turn right onto Snyder Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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Snyder Avenue
3
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Rogers Avenue
4
Turn left onto Linden Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
5
Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Caton Avenue
6
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Saint Pauls Place
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
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Parkside Avenue
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle
266 ft
·
5 sec
·
Park Circle
9
Exit the rotary onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
33 ft
·
1 sec
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Fort Hamilton Parkway
10
Keep slight right to continue on Ocean Parkway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
11
Take the ramp straight toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
12
Merge slight left onto Prospect Expressway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Expressway
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
14
Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
16
Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
230 ft
·
11 sec
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NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Street
18
Turn right onto Vestry Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Vestry Street
19
Turn left onto Hudson Street
374 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hudson Street
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
407 ft
·
14 sec
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I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
21
Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Holland Tunnel
22
Continue on 14th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
23
Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
24
Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 139 Lower Level
25
Continue on Pulaski Skyway
407 ft
·
8 sec
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Pulaski Skyway
26
Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
420 ft
·
14 sec
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US 1-9 North: Secausus
27
Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
28
Turn straight
11 mi
·
13 min
29
Merge slight right
11 mi
·
12 min
30
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
31
Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 80 West
32
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
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I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
33
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
45 mi
·
52 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
34
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
35
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
36
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 380 North: Scranton
37
Continue straight
28 mi
·
30 min
38
Merge slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
39
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
40
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
37 mi
·
43 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse
41
Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
NY 13: Cortland
42
Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
43
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Locust Avenue
44
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany Street
45
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
46
Turn left onto Clinton Street
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Clinton Street
47
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
48
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
49
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
50
Continue on East Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Lake Street
51
Turn left onto East Genesee Street
7.3 mi
·
13 min
·
East Genesee Street
52
Turn right onto North Fulton Street
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
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North Fulton Street
53
Turn left onto Arterial West
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Arterial West
54
Continue on Chase Street
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Chase Street
55
Continue on Auburn Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
56
Turn right
4.1 mi
·
7 min
57
Continue straight
318 ft
·
10 sec
58
Turn right onto State Route 414
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
State Route 414
59
Continue on Ridge Road
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ridge Road
60
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
61
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West: Buffalo
62
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
100 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
New York State Thruway
63
Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Niagara Falls
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 290: Niagara Falls
64
Continue on Youngmann Expressway
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
65
Take the exit slight right toward NY 425: Colvin Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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NY 425: Colvin Boulevard
66
Turn right onto Twin Cities Memorial Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Twin Cities Memorial Highway
67
Turn left onto Fillmore Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fillmore Avenue
68
Turn left onto Fremont Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Fremont Street
69
Turn right onto Young Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Young Street
70
Continue on Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Broad Street
71
Turn right onto Seymour Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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Seymour Street
72
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 202 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 3h 29m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 89 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 202 miles or 3h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tonawanda, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brooklyn, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brooklyn, NY
This is one driving day of about 404 miles and 6h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Brooklyn, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 202 mi from Brooklyn, NY · 3h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
202 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 202 miles from Brooklyn, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tonawanda, NY
The final approach into Tonawanda, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Tonawanda, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$65.77 one way
$131.54 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
141 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $71.27 | $142.55 |
| premium | $4.88 | $77.67 | $155.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $89.75 | $179.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$123–$148
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121.2 | 1 | $42.42 | $19.39 |
| Efficient EV | 101 | 1 | $35.35 | $16.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 161.6 | 2 | $56.56 | $25.86 |
Gas CO2
141 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tonawanda, NY
Morning in Tonawanda on Monday
Local time
8:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 59m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brooklyn, NY to Tonawanda, NY covers 404 miles and takes about 6h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Snyder Avenue, Rogers Avenue, Linden Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 202 miles from Brooklyn, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 59m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brooklyn, NY to Tonawanda, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brooklyn, NY to Tonawanda, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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