Origin
Urbana, NY
Late night in Urbana on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Urbana, NY to Cold Springs, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Urbana, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Cold Springs, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Urbana to Cold Springs is 8.3 miles and takes about 18 minutes via West Lake Road and State Highway 54, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick drive stays within New York, connecting the Northeast region from one point to another. Expect a local feel with frequent turns, making it more of a scenic meander than a high-speed transit. It's a short enough trip to be easily incorporated into a larger travel plan or enjoyed as a brief excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Lake Road | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 54 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Fish Hatchery Road | 1.6 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pulteney Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Pleasant Valley Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Urbana Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Lake Road
— 3.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbana, NY and Cold Springs, NY.
1
Start on Urbana Road
91 ft
·
6 sec
·
Urbana Road
2
Turn right onto NY 54A
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
West Lake Road
3
Continue on NY 54A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulteney Street
4
Turn left onto NY 54A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto NY 54
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 54
6
Turn right onto Pleasant Valley Road
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pleasant Valley Road
7
Turn straight onto Fish Hatchery Road
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Fish Hatchery Road
8
Arrive at destination
Fish Hatchery Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 54A / West Lake Road
Turn right onto NY 54A / West Lake Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NY 54A / Main Street
Turn left onto NY 54A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
NY 54 / State Highway 54
At end of road, turn right onto NY 54 / State Highway 54
Navigation decision point
3
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Pleasant Valley Road
Turn right onto Pleasant Valley Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.37 one way
$2.73 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Cold Springs, NY
Late night in Cold Springs on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
12 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
18m 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 by a high number of turns, making it a decidedly local drive. With only 26% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time navigating smaller roads like West Lake Road and Fish Hatchery Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.4 miles on West Lake Road. This means you'll be frequently adjusting your speed and direction, so keep your attention focused on the road ahead.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on West Lake Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 54A / West Lake Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 4 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 54A / West Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (NY 54A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (NY 54 / State Highway 54): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on West Lake Road. 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: near the start (NY 54A / West Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (NY 54A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (NY 54 / State Highway 54): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cold Springs, 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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