Endicott to Tonawanda is 202.6 miles and takes about 4h 13m via Southern Tier Expressway and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Southern Tier region towards Western New York. You'll be spending a significant portion of your time on major expressways, making it a relatively straightforward transit. It's a solid choice for a single-day drive when you want to cover ground efficiently.
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
101.3 miles from Endicott, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,201 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,535
Quietest
2 AM
~81 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Endicott, NY and Tonawanda, NY.
1
Start on Park Street
225 ft·15 sec·Park Street
2
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
239 ft·17 sec·Jefferson Avenue
3
Turn left onto NY 17C; NY 26
0.3 mi·27 sec·East Main Street
4
Turn slight right onto NY 26
0.4 mi·49 sec·NY 26
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·59 sec
Toward NY 17 West: CorningUse the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 86
92 mi·1 hr 45 min·Southern Tier Expressway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 390
39 mi·44 min·Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 7Toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
9
Turn right onto NY 408
0.1 mi·10 sec·Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
10
Continue on NY 63
3.3 mi·4 min·Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
11
Turn left onto NY 63
1.3 mi·1 min·Genesee Street
12
Enter roundabout onto NY 63
100 ft·1 sec·Genesee Street
13
Continue on NY 63
7.5 mi·11 min·Genesee Street
14
Continue on NY 63
0.7 mi·54 sec·State Highway 63
15
Continue on NY 63
4.1 mi·6 min·Big Tree Road
16
Continue on NY 63
10 mi·15 min·Ellicott Street Road
17
Turn right onto Cedar Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Cedar Street
18
Turn left onto NY 5
1.5 mi·2 min·East Main Street
19
Turn right onto NY 98
1.1 mi·2 min·Oak Street
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 West
22
Merge onto I 90
30 mi·35 min·New York State Thruway
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi·36 sec
Exit 50Toward I 290: Niagara FallsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 290
6.1 mi·8 min·Youngmann Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 2Toward NY 425: Colvin BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
26
Turn right onto NY 425
1.2 mi·2 min·Twin Cities Memorial Highway
27
Turn left onto Fillmore Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Fillmore Avenue
28
Turn left onto Fremont Street
0.1 mi·25 sec·Fremont Street
29
Turn right onto Young Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·Young Street
30
Continue on Broad Street
0.3 mi·44 sec·Broad Street
31
Turn right onto NY 265
0.1 mi·21 sec·Seymour Street
32
Arrive at destination
NY 265
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 13m drive time, leaving Endicott in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Tonawanda with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and the majority of the trip on highways, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before the longest stretch of 91.8 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, as services can be spaced out. The $33 estimated fuel cost is a good baseline for your budget.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.3 miles from Endicott, NY, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.8 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 45 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.3 miles or 1h 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 3h 26m
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 Endicott, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Endicott, NY
This is one driving day of about 202.6 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Endicott, 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.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 91.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 200 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Jefferson Avenue
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|NY 17C; NY 26 / East Main Street
Turn left onto NY 17C; NY 26 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
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131.5 mi into trip|~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth...
7
193.4 mi into trip|~3h 58m 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
200 mi into trip|~4h 7m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.77 one way
$65.55 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$35.57
$71.13
premium
$4.85
$38.67
$77.34
diesel
$4.80
$38.25
$76.51
Estimated Tolls: $1.50
New York State Thruway
(30 mi)$1.50
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
$33
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.8
0
$21.27
$9.72
Efficient EV
50.7
0
$17.73
$8.10
EV Truck/SUV
81
1
$28.36
$12.97
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Endicott, NY
Evening
in Endicott on Monday
Local time
8:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 7 mph67% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:56PM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:56PM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Destination
Tonawanda, NY
Evening
in Tonawanda on Monday
Local time
8:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Patchy Smoke
NW 7 to 14 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:56PM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:56PM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
80°F
Howard, NY
101 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
4h 13m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily highway driving, with 68% of the 202.6 miles on major roads like the Southern Tier Expressway and New York State Thruway. You'll experience a long stretch of 91.8 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway before transitioning to other highways. Expect a steady pace with fewer stops needed due to the extensive highway segments.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.8 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Genesee Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Jefferson Avenue.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 202.6 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: near the start (Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NY 17C; NY 26 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 131.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,274 ft572 ft
Total Climb
1,055 ft
Total Descent
1,315 ft
Highest Point
1,274 ft
~101.3 mi in
Elevation Range
702 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Endicott, NY to Tonawanda, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Letchworth Park along the way.
Binghamton is a city of 48,000 people (2020) in upstate New York, at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers. It is the cultural and financial center of the Greater Binghamton Metropolitan Area and is the Broome County seat. Binghamton is part of the "Triple Cities" with Endicott and Johnson City.
Binghamton has many fantastic examples of Romanesque Revival Architecture in the city's center; for this, and for its collection of ornate mansions and nice homes, it's known as the Parlor City. The Binghamton area is also known as the Carousel Capital of America, home to 6 of the remaining 150 antique carousels in the nation. Other historic attractions are the Roberson Museum, Kopernik Space Center, and the Ross Park Zoo.
Rod Serling, the screenwriter and television producer, was born here, and the regional sandwich known as the "spiedie" was created here.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 13m. Total distance: 202.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 91.8 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.50 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 — we found about 18 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Tonawanda, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NY 17C; NY 26 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 131.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Tonawanda, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
