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Trip from Canton, NY to Nicholville, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

43m

Distance

27.2 mi

44 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States

Canton, NY

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Downtown Nicholville, NY, NY

Nicholville, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Canton, NY to Nicholville, NY is 27.2 miles and takes about 43 minutes via NY 11B, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a local route, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and on familiar roads rather than a high-speed highway. Consider this drive for a quick connection between two points in upstate New York.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 11B 13.7 mi 20m
Main Street 10.4 mi 16m
Elm Street 2.6 mi 5m
Maple Street 0.5 mi 1m
Union Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NY 11B — 13.7 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canton, NY and Nicholville, NY.

1

Start on US 11; NY 68

10 mi · 15 min · Main Street
2

Turn slight right onto Maple Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Maple Street
3

Continue on Main Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Main Street
4

Turn left onto Union Street

427 ft · 16 sec · Union Street
5

Turn right onto US 11

2.6 mi · 5 min · Elm Street
6

Continue on NY 11B

14 mi · 20 min · NY 11B
7

Arrive at destination

NY 11B

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 10.8 and 10.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
10.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | Union Street

Turn left onto Union Street

Navigation decision point

3
10.9 mi into trip | ~17m in | US 11 / Elm Street

Turn right onto US 11 / Elm Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.40 one way

$8.80 round trip

$4.11/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $4.77 $9.55
premium $4.85 $5.19 $10.38
diesel $4.80 $5.14 $10.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.2 0 $2.86 $1.31
Efficient EV 6.8 0 $2.38 $1.09
EV Truck/SUV 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast as of Jul 15, 2026

Origin

Canton, NY

Evening in Canton on Monday

Local time

8:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Partly Sunny

W 5 to 13 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 15 at 3:49AM EDT until July 15 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued July 15 at 2:32AM EDT until July 15 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Destination

Nicholville, NY

Evening in Nicholville on Monday

Local time

8:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

W 8 to 15 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 15 at 3:49AM EDT until July 15 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued July 15 at 2:32AM EDT until July 15 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

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

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

43m 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?

This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with 0% highway share. You'll spend your time on local roads, including NY 11B, Main Street, and Elm Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.7 miles, also on NY 11B. Expect a driving experience that involves frequent turns and navigation through community areas rather than open highway cruising.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on NY 11B.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 10.8 miles in near Union Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Canton, NY to Nicholville, NY is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.8 miles (Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (US 11 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

799 ft 377 ft

Total Climb

454 ft

Total Descent

39 ft

Highest Point

799 ft

~25.3 mi in

Elevation Range

422 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Canton, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1805

Canton (pop 7,200 in 2020, founded 1801) is the county seat of St. Lawrence County in northern New York. This tiny village is home to the State University of New York at Canton and to St. Lawrence University.

Arriving in Nicholville, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1828

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 43m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on NY 11B. 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 10.8 miles (Union Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (US 11 / Elm Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nicholville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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