Origin
Tonawanda, NY
Morning in Tonawanda on Wednesday
Local time
7:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tonawanda, NY to Rye, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
8h
Distance
379.9 mi
611 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 52m
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6 AM
8h 1m
8 AM
8h 18m
10 AM
8h 7m
12 PM
8h 5m
3 PM
8h 8m
5 PM
8h 17m
8 PM
7h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tonawanda, NY
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Rye, NY
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Trip Overview
This 379.9-mile drive from Tonawanda, NY to Rye, NY will take approximately 8 hours to complete. It's a journey primarily focused on highways, with 61% of the route utilizing major interstates. Given the duration, this trip is best split over two recommended days to allow for a more relaxed pace and to avoid an excessively long single day of driving. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $63, making it a moderately priced excursion. You'll be navigating through the Northeast region of the US, staying within New York State for the entirety of your travels. With two planned stops, you'll have opportunities to break up the drive comfortably.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
189.9 miles from Tonawanda, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 4m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 8-hour drive. Sixty-one percent of the route involves major interstates, including I-86 and the New York State Thruway, suggesting a predominantly fast-paced journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 129.9 miles on I-86, so be prepared for extended periods on these main arteries. While the profile indicates a highway drive, the mix of roads means you'll transition between different types of major thoroughfares. The drive progresses by connecting these key routes, keeping you moving efficiently across the state.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 86 is the longest continuous segment at about 129.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and New York State Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 379.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 358.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
8.8 mi into trip
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~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
8
108.9 mi into trip
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~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
8
358.5 mi into trip
|
~7h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 9E
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, W...
9
368.2 mi into trip
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~7h 45m in
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I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway toward I 287 East: White Plains, Rye
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward I 287 East: White Plains, Rye
8
378.9 mi into trip
|
~7h 59m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Port Chester, Rye
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward US 1: Port Chester, Rye
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tonawanda, NY and Rye, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains and New York State Thruway South.
Clyde
108.9 mi in
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~2h 10m
New York
205.8 mi in
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~4h 23m
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via I 86; NY 17
Palisades Interstate Parkway South
342.8 mi in
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~7h 12m
White Plains
358.5 mi in
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~7h 31m
New York State Thruway South
358.5 mi in
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~7h 31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 86 | 129.9 mi | 2h 40m |
| New York State Thruway | 108.6 mi | 2h 7m |
| I 81 | 45.4 mi | 54m |
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Cross Westchester Expressway | 10.7 mi | 14m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Clark Street Road | 9.6 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 129.9 mi, about 2h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonawanda, NY and Rye, NY.
1
Start on NY 265
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Seymour Street
2
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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Broad Street
3
Continue on Young Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
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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
99 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
New York State Thruway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
12
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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State Route 414
13
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 318
Use the left lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Auburn Road
15
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
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State Street
17
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Dill Street
18
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
·
16 sec
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Loop Road
19
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
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Genesee Street
20
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
·
4 min
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West Genesee Street Road
21
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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East Lake Street
22
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
23
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
24
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
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East Lake Road
25
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
26
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
27
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
29
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
·
54 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
130 mi
·
2 hr 40 min
·
I 86; NY 17
Toward New York
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit onto US 6
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 6
Exit 130A
Toward US 6: Bear Mountain
32
Enter roundabout
346 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 18
Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
33
Continue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 18
Toward Palisades Interstate Parkway South
34
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9E
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, White Plains, New York State Thruway South
Use the right lane.
36
Merge onto I 87; I 287
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
New York State Thruway
37
Keep slight left at fork onto I 287
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Cross Westchester Expressway
Exit 8
Toward I 287 East: White Plains, Rye
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 1: Port Chester, Rye
Use the slight right lane.
39
Turn right onto US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Boston Post Road
Use the straight lane.
40
Continue on US 1
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
Boston Post Road
41
Arrive at destination
US 1
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 379.9-mile trip, consider starting your drive early in the morning to maximize daylight hours, especially if you're splitting it over two days. With a recommended two-day pace, you can plan for roughly 4 hours of driving per day, allowing for comfortable stops. The estimated fuel cost of $63 means you should budget accordingly and keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly during the longest stretch of 129.9 miles on I-86. Plan your two stops strategically to include rest breaks and potential meal opportunities, ensuring you stay refreshed throughout your journey.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 189.9 miles from Tonawanda, NY, or about 4h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.9 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 84 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.9 miles or 4h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 189.9 miles or 4h 4m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rye, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tonawanda, NY
Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Rye, NY
Aim for roughly 190 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Tonawanda, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 86 for about 129.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 189.9 mi from Tonawanda, NY · 4h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
190 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Ramapo, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
190 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Ramapo, NY after about 190 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 189.9 miles from Tonawanda, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 190 miles or 4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Rye, NY
The final approach into Rye, 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 Rye, NY.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Rye, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.53 one way
$125.07 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $67.62 | $135.24 |
| premium | $4.92 | $73.63 | $147.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $83.88 | $167.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.43
New York State Thruway
(108.6 mi)
$5.43
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
$63
Tolls
$5
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$198–$308
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114 | 1 | $39.89 | $18.24 |
| Efficient EV | 95 | 1 | $33.24 | $15.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 152 | 1 | $53.19 | $24.31 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
44 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
Rye, NY
Morning in Rye on Wednesday
Local time
7:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
190 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Rye, NY covers 379.9 miles and takes about 8h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 86, New York State Thruway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 190 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 189.9 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 $62.53 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 379.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 358.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Tonawanda, NY and Rye, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, New York, Palisades Interstate Parkway South, White Plains and New York State Thruway South.
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