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

The driving distance from Hornell, NY to Cold Springs, NY is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 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
28.63 mi
00h 40m
Flight
19.6 mi
31.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.6 mi
Kilometers
31.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.63 mi
Kilometers
46.08 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 Cold Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 1:45 PM EDT
Return by in Hornell
Wed, Apr 15, 2:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hornell
2026-04-15T13:05
Arrive Cold Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 1:45 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 Hornell
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 Hornell
14.3 mi
00h 20m
To Cold Springs
14.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
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 Hornell and Cold Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Seneca Street

    50 m · 8 sec · Seneca Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    59 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maple City Drive North

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Maple City Drive North

  5. 5

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

    2647 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    20.3 mi · 23 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  7. 7

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

    1141 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Liberty Street

    746 ft · 21 sec · Liberty Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Geneva Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Geneva Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 54

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 54

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Fish Hatchery Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Fish Hatchery Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fish Hatchery Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hornell 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
20.3 mi · 71%
Maple City Drive North
2.94 mi · 10%
Fish Hatchery Road
1.27 mi · 4%
West Washington Street
1.22 mi · 4%
Geneva Street
1.02 mi · 4%
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 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
+9 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howard
00h 20m from Hornell
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hornell 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 Hornell to Cold Springs?

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 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 14.3 miles from Hornell and 14.4 miles from Cold Springs.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 $4.05 one way or $8.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hornell 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 Hornell and Cold Springs. Straight-line distance: 19.6 mi (31.54 km).

Hornell

#1 Hornell

City in New York, USA

Population8,217
Coordinates42.3278500, -77.6611000
Altitude354
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: Hornell (-77.6611, 42.32785)
End: Cold Springs (-77.28248, 42.37452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.82 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.10
2.02 gal · 7.64 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.05 $8.10
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.53 $9.05
Premium $4.86 $4.91 $9.82
Diesel $4.69 $4.74 $9.48

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 Hornell and Cold Springs. The current time is 13:05:02.

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.