Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 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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Cold Springs, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Caton, NY to Cold Spring, NY is 31.5 miles and takes about 48 minutes via Southern Tier Expressway, Caton Road, and Denison Parkway East, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll experience a mixed drive, making it a straightforward journey for a quick relocation or a brief scenic detour. Given the short duration, it's ideal for a single-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Caton Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Denison Parkway East | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Fish Hatchery Road | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| Park Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 415 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Geneva Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Victory Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 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 Cold Springs, 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 right onto CR 11
Continue on NY 415
Continue on NY 415
Turn right onto NY 415
Turn straight onto NY 54
Continue on NY 54
Turn left onto Fish Hatchery Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.7 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 right onto CR 11 / Babcock Hollow Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.97 one way
$9.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
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
Evening in Caton on Monday
Local time
8:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Cold Springs on Monday
Local time
8:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
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 59% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads like the Southern Tier Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.4 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, allowing for a consistent pace. As you transition between Caton Road, Denison Parkway East, and the expressway, you'll notice the road character shift from more local access to higher-speed travel. This mixed profile offers a dynamic driving experience, balancing efficiency with varied road conditions.
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 48m drive. You will face about 11 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
205 ft
Total Descent
624 ft
Highest Point
1,423 ft
Elevation Range
498 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Caton, NY to Cold Springs, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bath along the way.
Bath
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Corning, NY
Cuisine: coffee_shop;tea
Hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:30-18:00
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Corning, NY
Cuisine: coffee_shop;ice_cream
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Corning, NY
Cuisine: bagel;coffee_shop;sandwich
Hours: Mo-Tu, Th-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa-Su 07:00-17...
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Corning, NY
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Th 07:00-17:00; Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa 08...
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Painted Post, NY
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa 08:00-16:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: asian
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Corning, NY
Cuisine: chinese
Hours: Mo-Th 10:30-22:30; Fr 10:30-23:00; Sa 11...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Corning, NY
Cuisine: pizza;salad;sandwich
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr-Su 11:00-23:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Corning, NY
Cuisine: barbecue
Hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Corning, NY
Cuisine: ice_cream
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Corning, NY
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su...
Visit websitePark
Early in the drive, short detour
Museum
Early in the drive, right off the route
Corning, NY
Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
Visit websiteArtwork
Early in the drive, right off the route
Museum
Early in the drive, right off the route
Corning, NY
Visit websiteArtwork
Early in the drive, right off the route
Artwork
Early in the drive, right off the route
Memorial
Early in the drive, right off the route
Hotel
Early in the drive, right off the route
Corning, NY
Visit websiteHotel
Early in the drive, right off the route
Motel
Early in the drive, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1839
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 31.5 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 (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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