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Trip from Tonawanda, NY to Canandaigua, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

92.7 mi

149 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

33 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tonawanda, NY to Canandaigua, NY covers 92.7 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New York State Thruway, Rochester Road, Youngmann Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.7 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

46.4 miles from Tonawanda, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 92.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (7%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 92.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 72.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Broad Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Broad Street

Turn left onto Broad Street

Navigation decision point

8
8.8 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 1-49 Toward I 90 East: Albany
5
82.1 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward NY 332: Canandaigua

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 44 Toward NY 332: Canandaigua
5
92.6 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5
92.7 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

At end of road, turn right

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 72.7 mi 1h 24m
Rochester Road 6.9 mi 8m
Youngmann Expressway 6.3 mi 8m
North Main Street 1.6 mi 1m
Bristol Street 0.9 mi 1m
Twin Cities Memorial Highway 0.9 mi 1m
Young Street 0.8 mi 2m
West Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 72.7 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tonawanda, NY and Canandaigua, NY.

1

Start on NY 265

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Seymour Street
2

Turn left onto Broad Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Broad Street
3

Continue on Young Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · Young Street
4

Turn left

0.1 mi · 28 sec
5

Turn straight onto NY 425

0.9 mi · 1 min · Twin Cities Memorial Highway
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 290 East
7

Merge onto I 290

6.3 mi · 8 min · Youngmann Expressway
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 57 sec
Exit 1-49 Toward I 90 East: Albany Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 90

73 mi · 1 hr 24 min · New York State Thruway
10

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 44 Toward NY 332: Canandaigua
11

Continue on NY 332

6.9 mi · 8 min · Rochester Road
12

Continue on NY 332

1.6 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
13

Turn right onto Bristol Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Bristol Street
14

Turn left onto West Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · West Street
15

Turn left onto Parrish Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Parrish Street
16

Turn right

350 ft · 27 sec
17

At end of road, turn right

166 ft · 12 sec
18

Turn right

41 ft · 2 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.4 miles from Tonawanda, NY, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.7 miles.

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 20 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 46.4 miles or 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Canandaigua, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Tonawanda, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Tonawanda, NY

This is one driving day of about 92.7 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Tonawanda, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 72.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.4 mi from Tonawanda, NY · 58m into the drive

county town of Staffordshire in the West Midlands, England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stafford, NY

46 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

Alden, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stafford, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.4 miles from Tonawanda, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.7 miles.

Arriving in Canandaigua, NY

The final approach into Canandaigua, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 13.2

Buffalo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 39.7

Batavia, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 13.2

Williamsville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 39.7

Batavia, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

SWTCH Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 39.7

Batavia, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447982438

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 26.5

Pembroke, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15855994430

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 33.1

Corfu, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 13.2

Williamsville, New York

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 92.7

Canandaigua, New York

Hours: 9:30 am–4:30 pm

+15853944922

Visit website

Billy Wilson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 6.6

Williamsville, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17166317132

Visit website

Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 6.6

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm

+17168563858

Visit website

5 Wits Buffalo

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 13.2

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 12–8 pm

+17162730600

Visit website

Delaware Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 6.6

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17168381249

Visit website

The Buffalo Zoo

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 6.6

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17168373900

Visit website

Stiglmeier Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 13.2

Cheektowaga, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17166562280

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour Free near mile 92.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.26 one way

$30.52 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $16.50 $33.00
premium $4.92 $17.97 $35.93
diesel $5.61 $20.47 $40.93

Estimated Tolls: $3.63

New York State Thruway (72.7 mi) $3.63

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

$15

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

33 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Williamsville, New York

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Williamsville, New York

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Williamsville, New York

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Quick Charge Charging Station

Buffalo, New York

Quick Charge

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Batavia, New York

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

SWTCH Charging Station

Batavia, New York

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Buffalo, New York

Tesla

1 DCFC

Flying J EV Charging Station

Pembroke, New York

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 14 Other: 12 EV Connect: 4 Tesla: 2 Quick Charge: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.8 0 $9.73 $4.45
Efficient EV 23.2 0 $8.11 $3.71
EV Truck/SUV 37.1 0 $12.98 $5.93

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Tonawanda, NY

Evening in Tonawanda on Thursday

Local time

6:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Canandaigua, NY

Evening in Canandaigua on Thursday

Local time

6:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

40°F

Stafford, NY

46 mi in

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

7 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

1h 54m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Tonawanda, NY to Canandaigua, NY covers 92.7 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Rochester Road, Youngmann Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.4 miles from Tonawanda, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Tonawanda, NY to Canandaigua, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Women's Rights National Historical Park.

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