How far is Canaan, NY from Hamilton, NY?
The driving distance from Canaan, NY to Hamilton, NY is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Schoharie County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canaan and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canaan and Hamilton.
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Start on Old Queechy Road
12 m · 2 sec · Old Queechy Road
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Turn slight left
5.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Rock City Road
2648 ft · 49 sec · Rock City Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90
2553 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
2004 ft · 31 sec · Taconic State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Albany
2107 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
14.5 mi · 17 min · New York State Thruway Berkshire Connector
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North: Albany, Buffalo
2669 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
13.5 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
11 mi · 13 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88, NY 7: Schenectady, Binghamton
1070 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
2701 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20, NY 7: Duanesburg
1280 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right
620 ft · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Schenectady Duanesburg Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Schenectady Duanesburg Road
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Continue on Duanesburg Road
1497 ft · 38 sec · Duanesburg Road
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Turn slight right onto Western Turnpike
6.8 mi · 10 min · Western Turnpike
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Continue on United States Highway 20
49.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · United States Highway 20
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Continue on State Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Street
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Continue on Cherry Valley Turnpike
15.6 mi · 22 min · Cherry Valley Turnpike
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Turn left onto State Route 12B
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Route 12B
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 12B
2 mi · 3 min · State Route 12B
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Continue on Utica Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Utica Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Utica Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canaan and Hamilton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
United States Highway 20
Continue on United States Highway 20
49.8 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Canaan and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canaan to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Canaan and 67.4 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.04 one way or $38.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Canaan and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Carlisle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carlisle.
Amsterdam station
Schenectady
Albany–Rensselaer
Saratoga Springs station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canaan and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 110.43 mi (177.72 km).
#1 Canaan
City in Columbia County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,607 |
| Coordinates | 42.4120300, -73.4470600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamilton
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 4,079 |
| Coordinates | 42.8270100, -75.5446200 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton (-75.54462, 42.82701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $19.04 | $38.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $21.28 | $42.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $23.09 | $46.18 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $22.30 | $44.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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