Origin
Buffalo, NY
Evening in Buffalo on Thursday
Local time
7:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buffalo, NY to Depew, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Depew, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
This quick 12.3-mile drive from Buffalo, NY to Depew, NY can be completed in about 21 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. You'll navigate primarily via the Niagara Thruway, Broadway, and Union Road, with a relatively low highway share. Consider this a straightforward local transit, with an estimated fuel cost of just $2. Since it's such a short distance and a single day trip, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule, without needing to plan for an overnight stay. Both locations are within the Northeast region and New York State.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this short hop. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire journey. The longest stretch without a turn is 4.9 miles on the Niagara Thruway. This route doesn't feature long, monotonous highway segments; instead, it's characterized by navigating through local roads and intersections, offering a more engaged driving experience. You'll likely encounter varied traffic patterns as you move between these adjacent New York communities.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Niagara Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.1 miles in near NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 12.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Church Street
At end of road, turn right onto Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway
9
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Buffalo Airport, Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1-52
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo Airport, Albany
7
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward William Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 52A
Toward William Street
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 Buffalo, NY to Depew, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.
Albany
5.5 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Niagara Thruway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Broadway | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Union Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| New York State Thruway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| William Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Elmwood Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Litchfield Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Niagara Thruway
— 4.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo, NY and Depew, NY.
1
Start on NY 384
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
Niagara Square
2
Continue on Perkins Drive
321 ft
·
16 sec
·
Perkins Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Elmwood Avenue
4
Keep slight right at fork
206 ft
·
8 sec
5
At end of road, turn right onto Church Street
501 ft
·
16 sec
·
Church Street
Use the right lane.
6
Take the exit
175 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 190, NY 5 West: Skyway, Peace Bridge, Canada
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway
Use the left / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 190
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Niagara Thruway
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 1-52
Toward I 90 East: Buffalo Airport, Albany
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 90
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
New York State Thruway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 52A
Toward William Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto William Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
William Street
13
Turn left onto NY 277
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Road
14
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto NY 130
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Wilton Street
395 ft
·
11 sec
·
Wilton Street
17
Turn right onto Litchfield Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Litchfield Avenue
18
Turn slight right onto Terrace Boulevard
235 ft
·
6 sec
·
Terrace Boulevard
19
Arrive at destination
Terrace Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.02 one way
$4.05 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.27
Niagara Thruway
(4.9 mi)
$0.24
New York State Thruway
(0.7 mi)
$0.03
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Depew, NY
Evening in Depew on Thursday
Local time
7:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
10 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
21m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Buffalo, NY to Depew, NY covers 12.3 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Niagara Thruway, Broadway, Union Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 miles from Buffalo, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 12.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NY 5 / South Elmwood Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Buffalo, NY to Depew, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.
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