Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caton, NY
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Bonny Hill, NY
Peter Olexa
Caton, NY to Bonny Hill, NY is 30.3 miles and takes about 50m via Southern Tier Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, offering a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. It's a short enough drive that you won't feel rushed, making it ideal for a relaxed travel day. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, efficient connection between these two New York locations with minimal fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Caton Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Harrison Road | 2.7 mi | 10m |
| Denison Parkway East | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Babcock Hollow Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Park Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Victory Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East High Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,201 veh/hr typical · worst 1,535
Quietest
2 AM
~81 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Caton, NY and Bonny Hill, NY.
Start on this road
Turn right onto NY 225
Turn right onto NY 225
At end of road, turn left onto NY 225
Turn left onto NY 352
Turn right onto South Buffalo Street
Turn left onto NY 415
Continue on NY 415
Continue on NY 415
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 86
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 11
Turn straight onto Harrison Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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.
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Caton, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto NY 225 / Hendy Hollow Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto NY 225 / Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NY 415 / Pulteney Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward Bath
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto CR 11 / Babcock Hollow Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.38 one way
$10.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| premium | $5.24 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Caton on Thursday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Clear then Patchy Frost
Destination
Late night in Bonny Hill on Thursday
Local time
12:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive features a mixed profile, with 55% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster travel on the Southern Tier Expressway, including one continuous segment of 14.4 miles. The route transitions between these main roads and local routes like Caton Road and Harrison Road. Expect a drive that balances open highway cruising with more localized sections as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 225 / Hendy Hollow Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 225 / Hendy Hollow Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (NY 225 / Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (NY 415 / Pulteney Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
834 ft
Total Descent
500 ft
Highest Point
1,757 ft
~30.3 mi in
Elevation Range
834 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Caton, NY to Bonny Hill, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bath along the way.
Bath
Founded 1839
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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