Origin
North Tonawanda, NY
Morning in North Tonawanda on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Tonawanda, NY to Nottingham Estates, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Tonawanda, NY
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Nottingham Estates, NY
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Trip Overview
North Tonawanda to Nottingham Estates is 18.7 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Saunders Settlement Road and Shawnee Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a high-speed highway journey. It's a straightforward trip perfect for a quick local excursion or as a segment of a larger regional exploration. Given its brief duration, you'll likely find it easy to fit into your schedule without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saunders Settlement Road | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Shawnee Road | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Erie Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Ridge Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Walnut Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Genesee Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Saunders Settlement Road
— 6.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Tonawanda, NY and Nottingham Estates, NY.
1
Start on NY 425
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Erie Avenue
2
Continue on NY 425
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Shawnee Road
3
Turn right onto NY 31
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Saunders Settlement Road
4
Continue on NY 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Avenue
5
Turn straight onto NY 31
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Genesee Street
6
Turn straight onto NY 31
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Walnut Street
7
Turn left onto NY 31
474 ft
·
8 sec
·
Washburn Street
8
Turn right onto NY 31
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Avenue
9
Continue on NY 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Ridge Road
10
Continue on NY 31
235 ft
·
3 sec
·
Chestnut Ridge Road
11
Continue on NY 31
430 ft
·
9 sec
·
Rochester Road
12
Turn left onto Middleton Drive
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Middleton Drive
13
Turn right onto Fieldcrest Drive
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
Fieldcrest Drive
14
Arrive at destination
Fieldcrest Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 7.9 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NY 31 / Saunders Settlement Road
Turn right onto NY 31 / Saunders Settlement Road
Navigation decision point
3
16.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
NY 31 / Washburn Street
Turn left onto NY 31 / Washburn Street
Navigation decision point
3
16.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
NY 31 / East Avenue
Turn right onto NY 31 / East Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
18.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Middleton Drive
Turn left onto Middleton Drive
Navigation decision point
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Fieldcrest Drive
Turn right onto Fieldcrest Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.08 one way
$6.16 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Nottingham Estates, NY
Morning in Nottingham Estates on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a highway share of 0%. You'll navigate through local roads for the entire 18.7 miles, so be prepared for frequent turns and changes in direction. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.5 miles on Saunders Settlement Road. The journey primarily utilizes Saunders Settlement Road, Shawnee Road, and Erie Avenue, suggesting a connected network of community-level roadways. This means you'll be driving at more moderate speeds, interacting with local traffic patterns throughout.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on Saunders Settlement Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in near NY 31 / Saunders Settlement Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles (NY 31 / Saunders Settlement Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (NY 31 / Washburn Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (NY 31 / East Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in North Tonawanda, NY
Full guide →Founded 1809
North Tonawanda is a city in Niagara County, New York.
Top landmarks
- • Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum — history museum in North Tonawanda, New York state, USA
- • Riviera Theatre — theater and movie theater in North Tonawanda, New York, United States
- • Dick Block — historic commercial building in New York, United States
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 26m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on Saunders Settlement Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 7.9 miles (NY 31 / Saunders Settlement Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (NY 31 / Washburn Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (NY 31 / East Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nottingham Estates, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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