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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.87 mi
00h 40m
Flight
18.02 mi
29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
26.87 mi
Kilometers
43.25 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canisteo
Wed, Apr 15, 5:09 PM EDT
Return by in Cold Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 5:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cold Springs
2026-04-15T16:28
Arrive Canisteo
Wed, Apr 15, 5:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cold Springs
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Cold Springs
17.1 mi
00h 20m
To Canisteo
9.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Fish Hatchery Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Fish Hatchery Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 54

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 54

  3. 3

    Continue on Geneva Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Geneva Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Liberty Street

    746 ft · 25 sec · Liberty Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Washington Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 36 South: Hornell

    2140 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    8.5 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    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.

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
21 mi · 78%
Fish Hatchery Road
1.27 mi · 5%
West Washington Street
1.16 mi · 4%
Geneva Street
1.02 mi · 4%
State Highway 54
0.9 mi · 3%
NY 36 South
0.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howard
00h 20m from Cold Springs
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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 Cold Springs and Canisteo. Straight-line distance: 18.02 mi (29 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Cold Springs

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

Population0
Coordinates42.3745200, -77.2824800
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
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#2 Canisteo

Town in New York, USA

Population3,173
Coordinates42.2703500, -77.6058200
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Fish Hatchery Road (-77.282967, 42.374862)
End: West Main Street (-77.605793, 42.270367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.59 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
1.9 gal · 7.18 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cold Springs and Canisteo. The current time is 16:28:47.

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.