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Trip from Lent Hill, NY to Canisteo, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

56m

Distance

29.6 mi

48 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in New York, USA

Canisteo, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lent Hill, NY to Canisteo, NY covers 29.6 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 21, NY 21, Lent Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on State Highway 21. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.87 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

14.8 miles from Lent Hill, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 56m highway drive covering 29.6 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 21 and NY 21. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.6 miles on State Highway 21.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 21 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 21 and NY 21. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR35 / Lent Hill Road.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 6 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 (CR35 / Lent Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (NY 371 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (NY 415 / Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR35 / Lent Hill Road

Turn left onto CR35 / Lent Hill Road

Navigation decision point

4
4.3 mi into trip | ~10m in | NY 371 / North Main Street

Turn left onto NY 371 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
4.5 mi into trip | ~11m in | NY 415 / Maple Avenue

Turn right onto NY 415 / Maple Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
5.1 mi into trip | ~12m in | Cohocton Loon Lake Road

Turn left onto Cohocton Loon Lake Road

Navigation decision point

4
9.1 mi into trip | ~22m in | NY 21 / State Highway 21

Turn left onto NY 21 / State Highway 21

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 21 12.6 mi 22m
NY 21 7.8 mi 12m
Lent Hill Road 4.1 mi 9m
County Route 121 3.5 mi 8m
Maple Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Cohocton Loon Lake Road 0.5 mi 1m
Warner Avenue 0.2 mi 1m
North Main Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 21 — 12.6 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lent Hill, NY and Canisteo, NY.

1

Start on Mattice Road

64 ft · 8 sec · Mattice Road
2

Turn left onto CR35

4.1 mi · 9 min · Lent Hill Road
3

Continue on Warner Avenue

0.2 mi · 1 min · Warner Avenue
4

Turn left onto NY 371

0.1 mi · 13 sec · North Main Street
5

Turn right onto NY 415

0.6 mi · 1 min · Maple Avenue
6

Turn left onto Cohocton Loon Lake Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Cohocton Loon Lake Road
7

Continue on County Route 121

3.5 mi · 8 min · County Route 121
8

Turn left onto NY 21

13 mi · 22 min · State Highway 21
9

At end of road, turn left onto NY 21; NY 36

7.8 mi · 12 min · NY 21; NY 36
10

Arrive at destination

NY 36

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 14.8 miles from Lent Hill, NY, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.6 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 29.6 miles or 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 14.8 miles or 32m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Canisteo, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Lent Hill, NY.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lent Hill, NY

This is one driving day of about 29.6 miles and 56m.

At 29.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 21 for about 12.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.8 mi from Lent Hill, NY · 32m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Hornell, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Howard, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.8 miles from Lent Hill, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Canisteo, NY

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Canisteo, 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

$4.87 one way

$9.74 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $5.27 $10.54
premium $4.92 $5.74 $11.47
diesel $5.61 $6.54 $13.07

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: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.9 0 $3.11 $1.42
Efficient EV 7.4 0 $2.59 $1.18
EV Truck/SUV 11.8 0 $4.14 $1.89

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Lent Hill, NY

Night in Lent Hill on Wednesday

Local time

11:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Canisteo, NY

Night in Canisteo on Wednesday

Local time

11:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°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

24 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

56m 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 Lent Hill, NY to Canisteo, NY covers 29.6 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 21, NY 21, Lent Hill 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 14.8 miles from Lent Hill, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.87 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 56m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR35 / Lent Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (NY 371 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (NY 415 / Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lent Hill, NY to Canisteo, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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