How far is Canisteo, NY from Cold Springs, NY?

The driving distance from Canisteo, NY to Cold Springs, NY is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.85 mi
00h 48m
Flight
18.02 mi
29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.02 mi
Kilometers
29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.85 mi
Kilometers
54.47 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cold Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 7:04 PM EDT
Return by in Canisteo
Wed, Apr 15, 7:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canisteo
2026-04-15T18:15
Arrive Cold Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 7:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canisteo
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Howard
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Canisteo
16.9 mi
00h 24m
To Cold Springs
17 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph W
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Canisteo and Cold Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canisteo and Cold Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    8.2 mi · 13 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 86 East, NY 17 East: Binghamton

    2647 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    20.3 mi · 23 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 54: Bath, Hammondsport

    1141 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    746 ft · 21 sec · Liberty Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Geneva Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Geneva Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 54

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 54

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Fish Hatchery Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Fish Hatchery Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fish Hatchery Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canisteo and Cold Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
20.3 mi · 60%
West Main Street
8.24 mi · 24%
Fish Hatchery Road
1.27 mi · 4%
West Washington Street
1.22 mi · 4%
Geneva Street
1.02 mi · 3%
State Highway 54
0.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

20.3 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howard
00h 24m from Canisteo
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Canisteo and Chance Rain Showers near Cold Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Canisteo to Cold Springs?

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Howard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Canisteo and 17 miles from Cold Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Canisteo and Chance Rain Showers near Cold Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Howard

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Howard, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Howard.

RAIL

Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station

89 mi away
320 Central Avenue
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

116 mi away
55 Dick Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canisteo and Cold Springs. Straight-line distance: 18.02 mi (29 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Canisteo

Town in New York, USA

Population3,173
Coordinates42.2703500, -77.6058200
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cold Springs

Cold Springs is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.3745200, -77.2824800
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Canisteo (-77.60582, 42.27035)
End: Cold Springs (-77.28248, 42.37452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.54
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.77 $9.54
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.33 $10.66
Premium $4.86 $5.78 $11.57
Diesel $4.69 $5.59 $11.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Canisteo and Cold Springs. The current time is 18:15:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.