Origin
Canisteo, NY
Morning in Canisteo on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canisteo, NY to Cold Springs, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canisteo, NY
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Cold Springs, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Canisteo to Cold Spring is 33.8 miles and takes about 48 minutes via Southern Tier Expressway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfect for a quick transition between locations without a significant time commitment. Consider this route when you need to cover a moderate distance efficiently, with minimal fuss and a predictable travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| West Main Street | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| Fish Hatchery Road | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| West Washington Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Geneva Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 54 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Liberty Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 20.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canisteo, NY and Cold Springs, NY.
1
Start on NY 36
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
West Main Street
2
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Binghamton
3
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 38
Toward NY 54: Bath, Hammondsport
5
Turn left onto NY 415
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Washington Street
6
Turn left onto NY 54
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Liberty Street
7
Turn straight onto NY 54
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Geneva Street
8
Continue on NY 54
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 54
9
Turn left onto Fish Hatchery Road
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Fish Hatchery Road
10
Arrive at destination
Fish Hatchery Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Canisteo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 8.2 and 30.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Binghamton
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Binghamton
3
8.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 86; NY 17 / Southern Tier Expressway
Merge onto I 86; NY 17 / Southern Tier Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
29.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward NY 54: Bath, Hammondsport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 38
Toward NY 54: Bath, Hammondsport
4
29.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
NY 415 / West Washington Street
Turn left onto NY 415 / West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
30.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
NY 54 / Liberty Street
Turn left onto NY 54 / Liberty Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.56 one way
$11.13 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.02 | $12.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Cold Springs, NY
Morning in Cold Springs on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Howard, NY
17 mi in
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
20 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
48m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 63% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll experience the Southern Tier Expressway for a significant portion, including a continuous stretch of 20.3 miles. The route begins with West Main Street before merging onto the expressway. While the majority of the drive is on the highway, the inclusion of Fish Hatchery Road suggests a brief transition to local roads as you approach your destination. Expect a fairly quick pace for most of this trip.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.3 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and West Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Canisteo, NY to Cold Springs, NY is easy. At 48m with 63% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles (I 86; NY 17 / Southern Tier Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 29.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Canisteo, NY to Cold Springs, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Hammondsport along the way.
Hammondsport
29.1 mi in
|
~37m
About the Cities
Starting in Canisteo, NY
Full guide →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 48m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.3 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 8.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles (I 86; NY 17 / Southern Tier Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 29.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cold Springs, 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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