Lewisboro, NY to Tonawanda, NY is 377.1 miles and takes about 8h 11m via NY 17 and the New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $61 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region towards its western end. While it involves a significant stretch on highways, the overall profile leans towards surface roads, suggesting a mix of driving experiences. With a recommended two days for the trip, you have flexibility to break up the drive and enjoy the scenery along the way.
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
188.5 miles from Lewisboro, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 17
109.5 mi
2h 17m
New York State Thruway
99.6 mi
1h 55m
I 81
39.3 mi
46m
I 84
33.7 mi
40m
Clinton Street
10.5 mi
15m
State Highway 17K
10 mi
13m
East Lake Road
9.9 mi
14m
Chase Street
9.8 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 109.5 mi, about 2h 17m
Traffic on I-81
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,020 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~94 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 3 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 Lewisboro, NY and Tonawanda, NY.
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Start on Shady Lane
148 ft·7 sec·Shady Lane
2
Turn right onto NY 123
1.1 mi·2 min·Smith Ridge Road
3
Turn right onto Spring Hill Lane
0.2 mi·33 sec·Spring Hill Lane
4
Continue on West Lane
2.1 mi·4 min·West Lane
5
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 35
174 ft·5 sec·West Lane
6
Continue on CT 35
1.1 mi·3 min·Main Street
7
Continue on CT 116
0.1 mi·15 sec·Main Street
8
Continue on CT 116
3.0 mi·6 min·North Salem Road
9
Keep slight left at fork onto CT 116
1.1 mi·2 min·North Salem Road
10
Continue on NY 116
1.1 mi·1 min·Titicus Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto NY 121
3.7 mi·6 min·Peach Lake Road
12
Turn left onto US 6; US 202
1.1 mi·1 min·Danbury Road
Toward Brewster
13
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·50 sec
Toward Newburgh, White Plains
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 9WToward I 84 West: Newburgh
15
Merge onto I 84
34 mi·40 min·I 84
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 34Toward NY 17K: Montgomery, NewburghUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto NY 17K
6.9 mi·9 min·NY 17K
18
Turn slight left onto NY 17K
10 mi·13 min·State Highway 17K
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 86 West, NY 17 West: Wurtsboro, Binghamton
20
Merge onto NY 17
110 mi·2 hr 17 min·NY 17
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
1.8 mi·2 min·I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
37 mi·43 min·I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 52Toward NY 13: Cortland
24
Turn right onto NY 13
39 ft·5 sec·Clinton Avenue
25
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Locust Avenue
26
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Albany Street
27
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41
0.4 mi·1 min·South Main Street
28
Turn left onto NY 41
10 mi·15 min·Clinton Street
29
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi·49 sec·East Lake Road
30
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi·7 min·State Route 41
31
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi·13 min·East Lake Road
32
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi·48 sec·East Lake Street
33
Turn left onto US 20
7.3 mi·13 min·East Genesee Street
34
Turn right onto US 20
0.2 mi·12 sec·North Fulton Street
35
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
0.4 mi·1 min·Arterial West
36
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38
9.8 mi·11 min·Chase Street
Use the left lane.
37
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi·2 min·Auburn Road
38
Turn right onto NY 318
4.1 mi·7 min·NY 318
39
Continue on NY 318
319 ft·10 sec·NY 318
Use the right lane.
40
Turn right onto NY 414
0.3 mi·28 sec·State Route 414
Use the right lane.
41
Continue on NY 414
217 ft·11 sec·Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
42
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
Use the left lane.
43
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 West: BuffaloUse the straight / right lanes.
44
Merge onto I 90
100 mi·1 hr 55 min·New York State Thruway
45
Take the exit
0.4 mi·36 sec
Exit 50Toward I 290: Niagara FallsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Continue on I 290
6.1 mi·8 min·Youngmann Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 2Toward NY 425: Colvin BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
48
Turn right onto NY 425
1.2 mi·2 min·Twin Cities Memorial Highway
49
Turn left onto Fillmore Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Fillmore Avenue
50
Turn left onto Fremont Street
0.1 mi·25 sec·Fremont Street
51
Turn right onto Young Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·Young Street
52
Continue on Broad Street
0.3 mi·44 sec·Broad Street
53
Turn right onto NY 265
0.1 mi·21 sec·Seymour Street
54
Arrive at destination
NY 265
Trip Plan
Given the 8-hour drive time, splitting this trip over two days is recommended for a more relaxed pace. Aim to depart Lewisboro early in the morning to maximize daylight for your first leg. Plan for about two stops to refuel and stretch, especially given the longest stretch of 109.5 miles on NY 17. Consider making your overnight stop somewhere around the midpoint of the drive to break up the driving day evenly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly before entering longer stretches where services might be less frequent.
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 188.5 miles from Lewisboro, NY, or about 4h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 109.5 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 83 miles or 1h 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 188.5 miles or 4h 8m 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 188.5 miles or 4h 8m
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 57m
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 Lewisboro, 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 Lewisboro, NY
Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Tonawanda, NY
Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Lewisboro, 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 NY 17 for about 109.5 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 35
5 decision points cluster between mile 49.3 and 374.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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49.3 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward NY 17K: Montgomery, Newburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34
Toward NY 17K: Montgomery, Newburgh
7
267.6 mi into trip|~5h 59m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
267.7 mi into trip|~5h 59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
7
367.9 mi into trip|~7h 56m 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
374.4 mi into trip|~8h 5m 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
$61.00 one way
$122.01 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg132 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$66.20
$132.40
premium
$4.85
$71.98
$143.95
diesel
$4.80
$71.20
$142.41
Estimated Tolls: $4.98
New York State Thruway
(99.6 mi)$4.98
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
$61
Tolls
$5
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$196–$306
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
113.1
1
$39.60
$18.10
Efficient EV
94.3
1
$33.00
$15.08
EV Truck/SUV
150.8
1
$52.79
$24.13
Gas CO2
132 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.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Lewisboro, NY
Afternoon
in Lewisboro on Sunday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Smoke
NW 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Tonawanda, NY
Afternoon
in Tonawanda on Sunday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Smoke
N 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
81°F
Hamilton, NY
189 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
8h 11m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route covers 377.1 miles with about 55% on highways. You'll experience a 109.5-mile stretch on NY 17, which is the longest continuous segment before you transition to other main roads like the New York State Thruway and I-81. Expect a significant portion of the drive to be on surface roads, indicated by the 'Mostly surface roads' profile. The high percentage of highway driving means you'll encounter periods of faster travel, punctuated by exits and potential merges.
Only 55% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
54 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 109.5 mi on NY 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 49.3 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 377.1 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 49.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 267.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 267.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,370 ft424 ft
Total Climb
1,621 ft
Total Descent
1,772 ft
Highest Point
1,370 ft
~107.7 mi in
Elevation Range
946 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lewisboro, NY and Tonawanda, NY, road signs point toward Newburgh, Binghamton and Albany.
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.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 109.5 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 189 miles on day one.
Expect about $4.98 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 28 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 28 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 49.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 267.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 267.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Women's Rights National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Tonawanda, NY before the return drive.
