Origin
Caton, NY
Evening in Caton on Wednesday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Caton, NY to Browns Crossing, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caton, NY
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Browns Crossing, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Caton, NY to Browns Crossing, NY covers 39.3 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southern Tier Expressway, County Route 10, Caton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.4 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
19.7 miles from Caton, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 6m highway drive covering 39.3 miles, with most of the trip on Southern Tier Expressway and County Route 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.4 miles on Southern Tier Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and County Route 10. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 225 / Hendy Hollow Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 225 / Hendy Hollow Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (NY 225 / Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (NY 415 / Pulteney Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 225 / Hendy Hollow Road
Turn right onto NY 225 / Hendy Hollow Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
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NY 225 / Park Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto NY 225 / Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
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NY 415 / Pulteney Street
Turn left onto NY 415 / Pulteney Street
Navigation decision point
5
25.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Bath
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 39
Toward Bath
4
25.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
CR 11 / Babcock Hollow Road
Turn right onto CR 11 / Babcock Hollow Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Caton, NY to Browns Crossing, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bath along the way.
Bath
25.2 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| County Route 10 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Caton Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Stone House Road | 2.2 mi | 8m |
| Denison Parkway East | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Oregon Road | 1.5 mi | 6m |
| Park Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 415 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 14.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caton, NY and Browns Crossing, NY.
1
Start on this road
112 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NY 225
104 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hendy Hollow Road
3
Turn right onto NY 225
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Caton Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto NY 225
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Avenue
5
Turn left onto NY 352
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Denison Parkway East
6
Turn right onto South Buffalo Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Buffalo Street
7
Turn left onto NY 415
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Pulteney Street
8
Continue on NY 415
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
East High Street
9
Continue on NY 415
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Victory Highway
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
11
Merge onto I 86
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 39
Toward Bath
13
Turn right onto CR 11
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Babcock Hollow Road
14
Continue on NY 415
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 415
15
Continue on NY 415
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Steuben Street
16
Turn left onto Pine Street
364 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pine Street
17
Continue on Cameron Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cameron Street
18
Continue on CR 10
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
County Route 10
19
Turn right onto Stone House Road
2.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Stone House Road
20
Turn right onto Ellison Road
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Ellison Road
21
Turn left onto Oregon Road
1.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Oregon Road
22
Turn left onto CR 119
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Route 119
23
Arrive at destination
CR 119
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 19.7 miles from Caton, NY, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 39 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.7 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Browns Crossing, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Caton, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Caton, NY
This is one driving day of about 39.3 miles and 1h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Caton, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 14.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Caton, NY · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Caton, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Browns Crossing, NY
The final approach into Browns Crossing, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.47 one way
$12.94 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Browns Crossing, NY
Evening in Browns Crossing on Wednesday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Bath, NY
20 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Caton, NY to Browns Crossing, NY covers 39.3 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, County Route 10, Caton Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 miles from Caton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 225 / Hendy Hollow Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (NY 225 / Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (NY 415 / Pulteney Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Caton, NY to Browns Crossing, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bath along the way.
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