Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
28.6 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hornell, NY
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Cold Springs, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Hornell to Cold Springs is 28.6 miles and takes about 40 minutes via Southern Tier Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip, primarily utilizing a major expressway, making it ideal for those seeking efficiency over extensive sightseeing. Given its brief duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays or extensive planning, allowing for a spontaneous journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| Maple City Drive North | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| 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 |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hornell, NY and Cold Springs, NY.
Start on this road
Turn left onto Seneca Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn right onto NY 21; NY 36
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
Take the exit
Turn left onto NY 415
Turn left onto NY 54
Turn straight onto NY 54
Continue on NY 54
Turn left onto Fish Hatchery Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Seneca Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Binghamton
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NY 54: Bath, Hammondsport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto NY 415 / West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.71 one way
$9.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 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 | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Hornell on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Cold Springs on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
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 route is largely highway-focused, with 74% of the journey on expressways. You'll spend the majority of your time on the Southern Tier Expressway, experiencing a consistent, high-speed drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.3 miles on this expressway. While the initial part of the drive might feel like a typical interstate experience, the transition to Maple City Drive North and Fish Hatchery Road will likely introduce a change in pace as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Maple City Drive North. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Seneca Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m 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 (Seneca Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hornell, NY to Cold Springs, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Hammondsport along the way.
Hammondsport
Founded 1790
Hornell is a city in the USA state of New York.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 28.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
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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