Origin
Depew, NY
Late night in Depew on Friday
Local time
12:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Depew, NY to Amherst, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10 mi
16 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 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Depew, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Amherst, NY
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Trip Overview
This short 10-mile drive from Depew, NY to Amherst, NY takes approximately 17 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll navigate a mix of local roads and expressways, with about 18% of the journey on highways like the New York State Thruway and Youngmann Expressway. The estimated fuel cost for this quick hop is around $2. Given its brevity, this route offers flexibility for departure times and requires no overnight stays. It's a straightforward trip within the Northeast region, specifically within New York State, connecting two neighboring communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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 much of this 10-mile route. While 18% of your journey will be on faster-paced roads like Transit Road, the New York State Thruway, and the Youngmann Expressway, the overall character is more about navigating local streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 2.9 miles on Transit Road. This means you'll be adjusting speed and direction frequently, so staying alert is key. The drive transitions between suburban surface streets and brief highway segments.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Transit Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.9 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 0.3 miles in near Gould Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 10 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Gould Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Gould Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Gould Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
8
8.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem Road
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 6
Toward NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem R...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Transit Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| New York State Thruway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Youngmann Expressway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Sheridan Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Westfield Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Millersport Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Terrace Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Gould Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Transit Road
— 2.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Depew, NY and Amherst, NY.
1
Start on Terrace Boulevard
235 ft
·
6 sec
·
Terrace Boulevard
2
Turn slight right onto Westfield Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Westfield Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto Gould Avenue
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
Gould Avenue
4
Turn right onto NY 78
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Transit Road
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
this road
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto I 90
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
New York State Thruway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 50
Toward I 290: Niagara Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 290
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 6
Toward NY 324, NY 240: Sheridan Drive, Harlem Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto NY 324
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Drive
Use the left / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto NY 263
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
Millersport Highway
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
NY 263
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.65 one way
$3.29 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.13
New York State Thruway
(2.5 mi)
$0.13
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: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Amherst, NY
Late night in Amherst on Friday
Local time
12:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 14 to 22 mph
84% chance
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
32 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Depew, NY to Amherst, NY covers 10 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Transit Road, New York State Thruway, Youngmann Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 miles from Depew, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.65 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 10 decision points packed into just 10 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Gould Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Depew, NY to Amherst, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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