Origin
North Tonawanda, NY
Afternoon in North Tonawanda on Friday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Tonawanda, NY
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Nottingham Estates, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
North Tonawanda to Nottingham Estates is 18.7 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Saunders Settlement Road and Shawnee Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed highway journey. It's a straightforward trip perfect for a quick local excursion or as a segment of a larger regional exploration. Given its brief duration, you'll likely find it easy to fit into your schedule without needing an overnight stay.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a highway share of 0%. You'll navigate through local roads for the entire 18.7 miles, so be prepared for frequent turns and changes in direction. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.5 miles on Saunders Settlement Road. The journey primarily utilizes Saunders Settlement Road, Shawnee Road, and Erie Avenue, suggesting a connected network of community-level roadways. This means you'll be driving at more moderate speeds, interacting with local traffic patterns throughout.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in near NY 31 / Saunders Settlement Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (NY 31 / Saunders Settlement Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (NY 31 / Washburn Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (NY 31 / East Avenue): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto NY 31 / Saunders Settlement Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NY 31 / Washburn Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto NY 31 / East Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Middleton Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Fieldcrest Drive
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saunders Settlement Road | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Shawnee Road | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Erie Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Ridge Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Genesee Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between North Tonawanda, NY and Nottingham Estates, NY.
Start on NY 425
Continue on NY 425
Turn right onto NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Turn straight onto NY 31
Turn straight onto NY 31
Turn left onto NY 31
Turn right onto NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Continue on NY 31
Turn left onto Middleton Drive
Turn right onto Fieldcrest Drive
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.08 one way
$6.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in North Tonawanda on Friday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Nottingham Estates on Friday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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