Origin
Canton, NY
Morning in Canton on Sunday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canton, NY to Nicholville, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
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.
Canton, NY
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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 22 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
$4.48 one way
$8.95 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Nicholville, NY
Morning in Nicholville on Sunday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
25 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
43m 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 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.
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.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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