How far is West Albany, NY from Depew, NY?

The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Depew, NY is about 277.2 miles (446.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
277.19 mi
05h 25m
Flight
249.57 mi
401.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.57 mi
Kilometers
401.64 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.19 mi
Kilometers
446.09 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Depew
Thu, Oct 15, 8:54 PM EDT
Return by in West Albany
Fri, Oct 16, 2:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Albany
2026-10-15T15:28
Arrive Depew
Thu, Oct 15, 8:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Albany
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Galeville
NY

Census-designated place in Onondaga County, New York

From West Albany
138.3 mi
02h 42m
To Depew
138.9 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Albany and Depew.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Depew.

  1. 1

    Start on Sand Creek Road

    22 m · 7 sec · Sand Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Exchange Street

    1429 ft · 47 sec · Exchange Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Everett Road Extension

    773 ft · 21 sec · Everett Road Extension

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    269.2 mi · 5 hr 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 78: Depew, Lockport

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Transit Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Transit Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Terrace Boulevard

    1249 ft · 36 sec · Terrace Boulevard

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Terrace Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Albany and Depew.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Road Extension
273 mi · 98%
Transit Road
2.98 mi · 1%
NY 78
0.89 mi
Exchange Street
0.27 mi
Terrace Boulevard
0.24 mi
Sand Creek Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Everett Road Extension

Keep slight left

269 mi · 05h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
249.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galeville
02h 42m from West Albany
Leave By
6:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Albany and Partly Sunny near Depew.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Depew?

The road trip is about 277.2 miles (446.1 km) and usually takes 05h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Galeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.3 miles from West Albany and 138.9 miles from Depew.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.50 one way or $87.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Albany and Partly Sunny near Depew.

Stop Ideas Near Galeville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Galeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Cafe
Coffee break 3.1 mi away

City Hall Cafe

Syracuse , NY
300 S State St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.6/5 32 reviews Coffee shop
Syracuse City Hall
Meeting point 3 mi away

Syracuse City Hall

Syracuse , NY
233 E Washington St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Rating 4.0/5 26 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Galeville.

RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

2 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

4 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

Rome station

60 mi away
6599 Martin Street
RAIL

Union Station

77 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Depew. Straight-line distance: 249.57 mi (401.64 km).

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#1 West Albany

A hamlet in the town of Albany in Albany County, New York.

Population22,000
Coordinates42.6831300, -73.7784500
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Depew

#2 Depew

City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population14,940
Coordinates42.9039500, -78.6922500
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: West Albany (-73.77845, 42.68313)
End: Depew (-78.69225, 42.90395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 446 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.78 gal
37.03 L · about $43.50
Round trip
$87.00
19.56 gal · 74.06 L
Estimated CO2
86.9 kg one way
Round trip: 173.8 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $43.50 $87.00
Mid-grade $4.98 $48.72 $97.45
Premium $5.38 $52.64 $105.27
Diesel $6.51 $63.66 $127.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Albany and Depew. The current time is 15:28:23.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.