Origin
Cold Springs, NY
Evening in Cold Springs on Wednesday
Local time
7:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cold Springs, NY to Caton, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Cold Springs, NY to Caton, NY covers 31.6 miles and takes about 47m 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, Caton Road, Denison Parkway West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.20 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
15.8 miles from Cold Springs, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 47m highway drive covering 31.6 miles, with most of the trip on Southern Tier Expressway and Caton Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 16 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 17 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 16 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and Caton Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near NY 54 / State Highway 54.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (NY 54 / State Highway 54): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (NY 415 / East Steuben Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NY 54 / State Highway 54
At end of road, turn right onto NY 54 / State Highway 54
Navigation decision point
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NY 415 / East Steuben Street
At end of road, turn left onto NY 415 / East Steuben Street
Navigation decision point
3
6.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
22.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward NY 352: Riverside, Downtown Corning
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 45
Toward NY 352: Riverside, Downtown Corning
5
31.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Turn left
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 Cold Springs, NY to Caton, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Corning along the way.
Corning
22.5 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 16 mi | 18m |
| Caton Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Denison Parkway West | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Fish Hatchery Road | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| Park Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 415 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Geneva Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 54 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 16 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cold Springs, NY and Caton, NY.
1
Start on Fish Hatchery Road
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Fish Hatchery Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto NY 54
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 54
3
Continue on NY 54
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Geneva Street
4
Continue on NY 54
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Liberty Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto NY 415
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Steuben Street
6
Continue on NY 415
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 415
7
Turn straight onto CR 11
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Babcock Hollow Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
9
Merge onto I 86
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 45
Toward NY 352: Riverside, Downtown Corning
11
Continue on NY 352
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Denison Parkway West
12
Turn right onto NY 225
175 ft
·
3 sec
·
Conhocton Street
13
Turn slight left onto NY 225
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
14
Turn right onto NY 225
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Caton Road
15
Turn left onto NY 225
104 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hendy Hollow Road
16
Turn left
112 ft
·
8 sec
17
Arrive at destination
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 15.8 miles from Cold Springs, NY, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16 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 31.6 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.8 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Caton, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Cold Springs, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cold Springs, NY
This is one driving day of about 31.6 miles and 47m.
At 31.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 16 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.8 mi from Cold Springs, NY · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Cold Springs, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Caton, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Caton, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.20 one way
$10.40 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Caton, NY
Evening in Caton on Wednesday
Local time
7:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
47m 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 Cold Springs, NY to Caton, NY covers 31.6 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Caton Road, Denison Parkway West. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 miles from Cold Springs, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.20 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 47m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (NY 54 / State Highway 54): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (NY 415 / East Steuben Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Cold Springs, NY to Caton, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Corning along the way.
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