Origin
Tonawanda, NY
Afternoon in Tonawanda on Sunday
Local time
12:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tonawanda, NY to Manhattan, NY
Drive Time
6h 29m
Distance
404.9 mi
652 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Tonawanda, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 404.9 miles and takes about 6h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broad Street, Young Street, Twin Cities Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.92 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
202.4 miles from Tonawanda, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 29m drive with frequent turns across 404.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 58 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broad Street 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 29m, 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 Tonawanda, NY to Manhattan, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Young Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Twin Cities Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 290 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Youngmann Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 414 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Broad Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonawanda, NY and Manhattan, NY.
1
Start on Seymour Street
0.1 mi
·
29 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 Twin Cities Memorial Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Twin Cities Memorial Highway
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 East
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 290 East
7
Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 90 East: Albany
9
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
99 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
New York State Thruway
10
Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
11
Keep slight right
328 ft
·
8 sec
12
Continue on State Route 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
13
Turn left
4.1 mi
·
7 min
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
15
Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
16
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
17
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dill Street
18
Continue on Loop Road
459 ft
·
17 sec
·
Loop Road
19
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Genesee Street
20
Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Genesee Street Road
21
Turn right onto East Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Lake Street
22
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
23
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
24
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
25
Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
26
Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
27
Take the ramp left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
28
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 81 South: Binghamton
29
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
54 min
30
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
31
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
32
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
33
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
34
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
35
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
80 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
36
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
37
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
38
Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Leonia, Teaneck
39
Turn right onto Leonia
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Leonia
40
Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
453 ft
·
9 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
41
Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Lee Road
42
Continue on Main Street
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
43
Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge
472 ft
·
13 sec
·
George Washington Bridge
44
Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
45
Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
46
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
47
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
48
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
49
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
50
Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
51
Keep slight left to continue on NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
52
Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
53
Take the exit slight right toward Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum Of Manhattan, JCC in Manhattan, Lincoln Center, New York Historical Society, New York Institute of Technology
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum Of Manhattan, JCC in Manhattan, Lincoln Center, New York Historical Society, New York Institute of Technology
54
Continue on West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
West 79th Street
55
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Broadway
56
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
57
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
58
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 202.4 miles from Tonawanda, NY, or about 3h 14m 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 202.4 miles or 3h 14m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manhattan, 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.
+
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 Tonawanda, NY
This is one driving day of about 404.9 miles and 6h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Tonawanda, 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 202.4 mi from Tonawanda, NY · 3h 14m 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 202.4 miles from Tonawanda, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Manhattan, NY
The final approach into Manhattan, 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 Manhattan, 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
$65.92 one way
$131.83 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
142 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $71.43 | $142.86 |
| premium | $4.88 | $77.84 | $155.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $89.95 | $179.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$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
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$107–$132
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121.5 | 1 | $42.51 | $19.44 |
| Efficient EV | 101.2 | 1 | $35.43 | $16.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 162 | 2 | $56.69 | $25.91 |
Gas CO2
142 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
Manhattan, NY
Afternoon in Manhattan on Sunday
Local time
12:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
53°F
Syracuse, NY
202 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
11 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
6h 29m 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 Tonawanda, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 404.9 miles and takes about 6h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broad Street, Young Street, Twin Cities Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 202.4 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 $65.92 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 29m, 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 Tonawanda, NY to Manhattan, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tonawanda, NY to Manhattan, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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