Trip from Troy, 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

5h 48m

Distance

291.4 mi

469 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 35m ★

6 AM

5h 48m

8 AM

6h 14m

10 AM

5h 57m

12 PM

5h 55m

3 PM

5h 59m

5 PM

6h 13m

8 PM

5h 40m

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

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city in and county seat of Rensselaer County, New York, United States

Troy, NY

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city in the state of New York, United States

Tonawanda, NY

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Trip Overview

Troy to Tonawanda is 291.4 miles and takes about 5h 48m via I 90, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. The route is almost entirely highway, making it a straightforward point-to-point drive. Given its relatively short duration and high highway percentage, it's a solid option for a single-day trip if you're looking for efficiency.

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

145.7 miles from Troy, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	272 mi	5h 14m
Youngmann Expressway	6.1 mi	8m
Adirondack Northway	4.6 mi	6m
Troy Schenectady Road	2.8 mi	5m
19th Street	1.3 mi	3m
Twin Cities Memorial Highway	1.2 mi	2m
I 87	0.8 mi	1m
Fillmore Avenue	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 272 mi, about 5h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Franklin Street

183 ft · 20 sec · Franklin Street

Turn left onto NY 2

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Congress Street

Turn left onto NY 2

438 ft · 12 sec · River Street

Continue on NY 2

1.3 mi · 3 min · 19th Street

Continue on NY 2

2.4 mi · 4 min · Troy Schenectady Road

Enter roundabout onto NY 2

190 ft · 6 sec · Troy Schenectady Road

Continue on NY 2

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Troy Schenectady Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Merge onto I 87

4.6 mi · 6 min · Adirondack Northway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

0.3 mi · 31 sec · I 87

Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 87

0.5 mi · 51 sec · I 87

Exit 1W Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

272 mi · 5 hr 14 min · I 90

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 36 sec

Exit 50 Toward I 290: Niagara Falls Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 290

6.1 mi · 8 min · Youngmann Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 2 Toward NY 425: Colvin Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto NY 425

1.2 mi · 2 min · Twin Cities Memorial Highway

Turn left onto Fillmore Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Fillmore Avenue

Turn left onto Fremont Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Fremont Street

Turn right onto Young Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Young Street

Continue on Broad Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Broad Street

Turn right onto NY 265

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Seymour Street

Arrive at destination

NY 265

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. Since it's a single-day trip, you can be flexible with stops, but plan for at least one break. The longest continuous stretch on I 90 is 272 miles, so consider stopping for fuel and a stretch before you hit that mark. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $47, and knowing where services are along I 90 will be helpful.

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 145.7 miles from Troy, NY, or about 2h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 272 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 64 miles or 1h 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 145.7 miles or 2h 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tonawanda, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Troy, 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 Troy, NY

This is one driving day of about 291.4 miles and 5h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Troy, 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 I 90 for about 272 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yorkville, NY

146 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

Edinburg, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Floyd, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 145.7 miles from Troy, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

0.5 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.9 mi from route

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 288.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NY 2 / Congress Street

Turn left onto NY 2 / Congress Street

Navigation decision point

9.4 mi into trip | ~16m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...

10.2 mi into trip | ~18m in | I 90

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

282.2 mi into trip | ~5h 32m 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

288.8 mi into trip | ~5h 41m 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

$47.36 one way

$94.72 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.47	$51.26	$102.52
premium	$4.87	$55.82	$111.65
diesel	$5.40	$61.99	$123.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 102 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

EV Charging Along Route

4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

Loudon Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Albany, NY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Hannaford Markets - Wynantskill

Wynantskill, NY

eVgo Network

1 DCFC

Hannaford Supermarket

Troy, NY

eVgo Network

1 DCFC

REGENERON EV-GV-44-07 L3

Troy, NY

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

eVgo Network: 2 ChargePoint Network: 1 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	87.4	1	$30.60	$13.99
Efficient EV	72.9	0	$25.50	$11.66
EV Truck/SUV	116.6	1	$40.80	$18.65

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 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 Apr 26, 2026

Origin

Troy, NY

Afternoon in Troy on Sunday

Local time

3:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Sunny

N 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

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

Destination

Tonawanda, NY

Afternoon in Tonawanda on Sunday

Local time

3:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Sunny

NE 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

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

42°F

Yorkville, NY

146 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

5 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

5h 48m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 180.9

View on nps.gov

Fort Stanwix National Monument

National Monument

For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Eur...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 110.5

View on nps.gov

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...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 170.8

View on nps.gov

Saratoga National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...

19 mi from route ~47 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?

This drive is predominantly highway, with 96% of the 291.4 miles on major roads like I 90. You'll experience a long stretch of uninterrupted highway cruising for 272 miles on I 90. Expect a dense series of exits and merges as you navigate the Youngmann Expressway and Adirondack Northway before transitioning to surface roads for the final miles.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 272 mi on I 90.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and Youngmann Expressway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 2 / Congress Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 291.4 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (NY 2 / Congress Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Troy, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1787

Troy is a city in Rensselaer County, New York located northeast of Albany. Its nicknames include "The Collar City" and "Home of Uncle Sam." As a result of its unique history, Troy still has what is widely considered to be the best-preserved big-city 19th-century downtown in the country.

Top landmarks

• Oakwood Cemetery — cemetery in Troy, New York
• St. Paul's Episcopal Church — episcopal church in Troy, New York, USA
• United States Post Office — government building in Troy, New York

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 5h 48m. Total distance: 291.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 272 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 35 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 35 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Women's Rights National Historical Park, Fort Stanwix National Monument and Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.6 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.

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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Trip from Troy, NY to Tonawanda, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Rest Area

Chittenango Travel Plaza

Warners Travel Plaza

Rest Area

Iroquois Travel Plaza

Rest Area

I-90 Eastbound Parking/Rest Area

I-90 Westbound Parking/Rest Area

Mohawk Valley Welcome Center

Pembroke Travel Plaza

TA

Scottsville Travel Plaza

Clifton Springs Travel Plaza

DeWitt Travel Plaza

Junius Ponds Travel Plaza

Port Byron Travel Plaza

Seneca Travel Plaza

Indian Castle Travel Plaza

Ontario Travel Plaza

Pattersonville Travel Plaza

Clarence Travel Plaza

Guilderland Travel Plaza

Schuyler Travel Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Petro Stopping Centers

TA

Rest Area

Mohawk Travel Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Flying J Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Oneida Travel Plaza

Service Plaza

Flying J Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Troy, NY

Tonawanda, NY

Same local time

5 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 48m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Women's Rights National Historical Park

Fort Stanwix National Monument

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Saratoga National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in Troy, NY

Arriving in Tonawanda, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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