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Trip from Canandaigua, NY to Tonawanda, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

92.5 mi

149 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m

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

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Downtown Canandaigua, NY, NY

Canandaigua, NY

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city in the state of New York, United States

Tonawanda, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Canandaigua, NY to Tonawanda, NY covers 92.5 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 mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.5 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.03 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

46.2 miles from Canandaigua, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 72.5 mi 1h 24m
Rochester Road 7.2 mi 9m
Youngmann Expressway 6.1 mi 8m
South Main Street 1.6 mi 1m
Twin Cities Memorial Highway 1.2 mi 2m
Bristol Street 0.9 mi 1m
Fillmore Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
West Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 72.5 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

41 ft · 3 sec · this road
2

Turn right

114 ft · 8 sec
3

Turn right

350 ft · 31 sec
4

Turn left onto Parrish Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Parrish Street
5

Turn right onto West Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · West Street
6

Turn right onto Bristol Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Bristol Street
7

Turn left onto NY 21; NY 332

1.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
8

Continue on NY 332

7.2 mi · 9 min · Rochester Road
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
10

Merge onto I 90

73 mi · 1 hr 24 min · New York State Thruway
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 36 sec
Exit 50 Toward I 290: Niagara Falls Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 290

6.1 mi · 8 min · Youngmann Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 2 Toward NY 425: Colvin Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn right onto NY 425

1.2 mi · 2 min · Twin Cities Memorial Highway
15

Turn left onto Fillmore Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Fillmore Avenue
16

Turn left onto Fremont Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Fremont Street
17

Turn right onto Young Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Young Street
18

Continue on Broad Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Broad Street
19

Turn right onto NY 265

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Seymour Street
20

Arrive at destination

NY 265

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 46.2 miles from Canandaigua, NY, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.5 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 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.2 miles or 56m 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 30m

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 Canandaigua, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Canandaigua, NY

This is one driving day of about 92.5 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Canandaigua, 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 72.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in New York, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Batavia, 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

Pittsford, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Batavia, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.2 miles from Canandaigua, 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 72.5 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Williamsville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Batavia, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Pembroke, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15855994430

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Batavia, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

SWTCH Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Batavia, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447982438

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Le Roy, NY

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Corfu, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Canandaigua, New York

Hours: 9:30 am–4:30 pm

+15853944922

Visit website

Billy Wilson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Williamsville, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17166317132

Visit website

Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm

+17168563858

Visit website

5 Wits Buffalo

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 12–8 pm

+17162730600

Visit website

Delaware Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17168381249

Visit website

The Buffalo Zoo

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Buffalo, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17168373900

Visit website

Stiglmeier Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 5 mi from route ~12 min detour

Cheektowaga, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17166562280

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 91.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

Turn left onto Parrish Street

Navigation decision point

5
10.3 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West: Buffalo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
7
83.3 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward I 290: Niagara Falls

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 50 Toward I 290: Niagara Falls
7
89.9 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Take the exit toward NY 425: Colvin Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 2 Toward NY 425: Colvin Boulevard
5
91.8 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | Young Street

Turn right onto Young Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.03 one way

$30.07 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $16.27 $32.54
premium $4.87 $17.72 $35.44
diesel $5.40 $19.68 $39.35

Estimated Tolls: $3.63

New York State Thruway (72.5 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, 2026-04-20.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

KFC - Tesla Supercharger

Farmington, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

Eastview Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Victor, NY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Electric Car Corner

Farmington, NY

CHARGESMART_EV

6 DCFC

Seneca Travel Plaza

Victor, NY

APPLEGREEN

6 DCFC

EVolve NY Victor

Victor, NY

Electrify America

4 DCFC

SPOT cowork Pittsford

Pittsford, NY

SYNERGEV

4 DCFC

Van Bortel Ford

East Rochester, NY

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

ChargeSmart EV - Whole Foods Rochester

Rochester, NY

CHARGESMART_EV

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 4 Tesla: 2 CHARGESMART_EV: 2 EV Connect: 1 APPLEGREEN: 1 Electrify America: 1 SYNERGEV: 1 FORD_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 $9.71 $4.44
Efficient EV 23.1 0 $8.09 $3.70
EV Truck/SUV 37 0 $12.95 $5.92

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 26, 2026

Origin

Canandaigua, NY

Afternoon in Canandaigua on Sunday

Local time

12:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

E 2 to 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Destination

Tonawanda, NY

Afternoon in Tonawanda on Sunday

Local time

12:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

NE 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

52°F

Batavia, 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 54m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

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
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

92.5 mi in 1h 54m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 72.5 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Parrish 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 92.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 (Parrish Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 83.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Canandaigua, NY

Full guide →

One of the oldest cities in the Finger Lakes region of New York, Canandaigua has a long history as a major crossroads. Its name derives from a Seneca word meaning "The Chosen Spot", and its position at the northern end of Canandaigua Lake certainly justifies the moniker. With a well-preserved historic downtown, a magnificent 19th-century mansion with gardens, a modern and very trendy wine and culinary center, and (of course) the always-excellent boating on the lake, Canandaigua today has just as much to offer a visitor as it did in its heyday... if not more.

Arriving in Tonawanda, NY

Full guide →

Tonawanda is the name of both a city in the Northtowns of Erie County, New York, and the unincorporated suburban township that surrounds it. The incorporated village of Kenmore also makes up part of the Town of Tonawanda. All three of these places are covered in this article.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 92.5 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

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 72.5 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.63 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Parrish Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 83.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tonawanda, NY before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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