Origin
Depew, NY
Morning in Depew on Monday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Depew, NY to Buffalo, NY
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
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.
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward commute, the 13.6-mile path from Depew to Buffalo is an ideal choice. You can expect to reach your destination in approximately 21 minutes, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $2, the drive is remarkably economical for those traveling within the Northeast region. Because the entire route consists of local streets, you won't need to worry about complex navigation or long-distance planning. It is a highly practical connection that serves as a seamless transition between these two New York locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.2 miles from Depew, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you fully engaged behind the wheel. You will navigate via Litchfield Avenue, Wilton Street, and Broadway, experiencing zero highway travel throughout the entire 13.6-mile journey. Since there are no long stretches of open road—with the longest segment being 0 miles on Litchfield Avenue—this route is strictly about urban or suburban maneuvering. The lack of highway share means you will be dealing with constant changes in direction rather than a monotonous interstate grind. It is a technical, low-speed trip that requires your full attention on local intersections.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.4 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
6.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 190: Downtown Buffalo, Canada
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward I 190: Downtown Buffalo, Canada
8
11.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
7
12.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Turn left onto NY 384 / Delaware Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
12.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
NY 384 / Niagara Square
Enter roundabout onto NY 384 / Niagara Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Along This Route
Between Depew, NY and Buffalo, NY, road signs point toward Canada and Outer Harbor.
Canada
6.4 mi in
|
~12m
Outer Harbor
11.7 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Niagara Thruway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Broadway | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Union Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| New York State Thruway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| William Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Niagara Square | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Delaware Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Litchfield Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Niagara Thruway
— 4.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Depew, NY and Buffalo, NY.
1
Start on Terrace Boulevard
235 ft
·
6 sec
·
Terrace Boulevard
2
Turn slight left onto Litchfield Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Litchfield Avenue
3
Turn left onto Wilton Street
395 ft
·
13 sec
·
Wilton Street
4
Turn right onto US 20
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Broadway
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto NY 277
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Road
7
Turn straight
264 ft
·
11 sec
8
Turn straight onto William Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
William Street
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 90 West: New York State Thruway
10
Merge onto I 90
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 53
Toward I 190: Downtown Buffalo, Canada
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on I 190
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Niagara Thruway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 7
Toward Buffalo, Outer Harbor, Church Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on NY 5
521 ft
·
21 sec
·
Church Street
15
Turn left onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto NY 384
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Niagara Square
17
Arrive at destination
NY 384
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 21-minute drive, you have total flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for any stops along the way, as the journey is quick enough to complete in one go. Keep in mind that because you are relying exclusively on local roads, traffic patterns on Broadway could impact your travel time during peak hours. Budgeting $2 for fuel is more than sufficient for this distance, so you can focus your energy on navigating the turns instead of logistics. Simply hop in your car and enjoy the direct, uncomplicated transit between Depew and Buffalo.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.2 miles from Depew, NY, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.9 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 12.4 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.2 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buffalo, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Depew, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Depew, NY
This is one driving day of about 12.4 miles and 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Depew, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Niagara Thruway for about 4.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.2 mi from Depew, NY · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.2 miles from Depew, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Buffalo, NY
The final approach into Buffalo, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Buffalo, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.02 one way
$4.04 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| premium | $4.88 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
Niagara Thruway
(4.9 mi)
$0.24
New York State Thruway
(0.8 mi)
$0.04
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
$2
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $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
Buffalo, NY
Morning in Buffalo on Monday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
SW 17 to 28 mph
82% chance
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
21m 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 Buffalo, NY covers 12.4 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 6.2 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 $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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Depew, NY and Buffalo, NY, road signs point toward Canada and Outer Harbor.
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