How far is Cold Springs, NY from Canisteo, NY?
The driving distance from Cold Springs, NY to Canisteo, NY is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cold Springs and Canisteo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cold Springs and Canisteo.
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Start on Fish Hatchery Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Fish Hatchery Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 54
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on Geneva Street
1 mi · 2 min · Geneva Street
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Continue on Liberty Street
746 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Washington Street
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Take the ramp right
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway
17.3 mi · 20 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 36 South: Hornell
2140 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight
8.5 mi · 13 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cold Springs and Canisteo.
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.
Southern Tier Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway
17.3 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cold Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canisteo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cold Springs to Canisteo?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Howard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Cold Springs and 9.7 miles from Canisteo.
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 8.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cold Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canisteo.
Stop Ideas Near Howard
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 Howard.
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Buffalo–Depew station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cold Springs and Canisteo. Straight-line distance: 18.02 mi (29 km).
#1 Cold Springs
Cold Springs is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.3745200, -77.2824800 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canisteo
Town in New York, USA
| Population | 3,173 |
| Coordinates | 42.2703500, -77.6058200 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-77.605793, 42.270367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
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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