Origin
Depew, NY
Morning in Depew on Sunday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Depew, NY to Amherst, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Good
8 stations
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.
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 8.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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...
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
Morning in Amherst on Sunday
Local time
8:51 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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
Only 18% 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: 2.9 mi on Transit Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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.
About the Cities
Arriving in Amherst, NY
Full guide →Amherst is a town in the Northtowns of Erie County, New York.
Top landmarks
- • Entranceway at Main Street at Roycroft Boulevard — residential landscape feature in Amherst, New York state, USA
- • Entranceways at Main Street at Lamarck Drive and Smallwood Drive — residential landscape feature in Amherst, New York state, USA
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 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on Transit Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.13 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Amherst, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Amherst, 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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