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Trip from East Flatbush, NY to Covington, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 2m

Distance

342.7 mi

551 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
6h 51m ★
6 AM
7h 3m
8 AM
7h 25m
10 AM
7h 10m
12 PM
7h 8m
3 PM
7h 12m
5 PM
7h 24m
8 PM
6h 56m

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

neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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Downtown Covington, NY, NY

Covington, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from East Flatbush, NY to Covington, NY covers 342.7 miles and takes about 7h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Caton Avenue, Saint Pauls Place, Parkside Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.41 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

171.3 miles from East Flatbush, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 31m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 2m. Total distance: 342.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 2m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 2m drive with frequent turns across 342.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Caton Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 2m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Flatbush, NY to Covington, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Caton Avenue
Saint Pauls Place
Parkside Avenue
Park Circle
Fort Hamilton Parkway
Ocean Parkway
NY 27 West
Prospect Expressway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Caton Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Flatbush, NY and Covington, NY.

1

Start on Linden Boulevard

1.3 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard
2

Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Caton Avenue
3

Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place

0.2 mi · 52 sec · Saint Pauls Place
4

At the end of the road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Parkside Avenue
5

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle

266 ft · 5 sec · Park Circle
6

Exit the rotary onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

33 ft · 1 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway
7

Keep slight right to continue on Ocean Parkway

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Ocean Parkway
8

Take the ramp straight toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

0.1 mi · 19 sec · NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
9

Merge slight left onto Prospect Expressway

1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Expressway
10

Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx

0.4 mi · 46 sec · I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
11

Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Gowanus Expressway
12

Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan

2.3 mi · 4 min · Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
13

Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge

230 ft · 11 sec · NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
14

At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street

1.1 mi · 3 min · West Street
15

Turn right onto Vestry Street

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Vestry Street
16

Turn left onto Hudson Street

374 ft · 18 sec · Hudson Street
17

Take the exit slight right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

407 ft · 14 sec · I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
18

Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel

1.8 mi · 3 min · Holland Tunnel
19

Continue on 14th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · 14th Street
20

Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

0.3 mi · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
21

Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

0.8 mi · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
22

Continue on Pulaski Skyway

407 ft · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway
23

Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

420 ft · 14 sec · US 1-9 North: Secausus
24

Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
25

Turn straight

11 mi · 13 min
26

Merge slight right

11 mi · 12 min
27

Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

0.3 mi · 33 sec · I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
28

Continue on Interstate 80 West

1.6 mi · 1 min · Interstate 80 West
29

Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

0.3 mi · 21 sec · I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
30

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

45 mi · 52 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
31

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
32

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway
33

Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

0.7 mi · 46 sec · I 380 North: Scranton
34

Continue straight

28 mi · 30 min
35

Merge slight right

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min
36

Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

100 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 86: Corning
37

Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

39 mi · 44 min · Genesee Expressway
38

Take the exit slight right toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

0.4 mi · 51 sec · NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
39

Turn right onto Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
40

Continue on Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

3.3 mi · 4 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
41

Turn left onto Genesee Street

1.3 mi · 1 min · Genesee Street
42

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Genesee Street

98 ft · 1 sec · Genesee Street
43

Exit the roundabout onto Genesee Street

7.5 mi · 11 min · Genesee Street
44

Continue on State Highway 63

0.7 mi · 55 sec · State Highway 63
45

Continue on Big Tree Road

3.1 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road
46

Turn sharp left onto Perry Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Perry Road
47

Turn left onto Court Road

13 ft · 1 sec · Court Road
48

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 171.3 miles from East Flatbush, NY, or about 3h 31m into the drive.

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 75 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 171.3 miles or 3h 31m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 48m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving East Flatbush, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from East Flatbush, NY

This is one driving day of about 342.7 miles and 7h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from East Flatbush, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 171.3 mi from East Flatbush, NY · 3h 31m into the drive

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vestal, NY

171 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 171.3 miles from East Flatbush, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Covington, NY

The final approach into Covington, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Covington, NY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$56.41 one way

$112.82 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 120 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $61.00 $122.00
premium $4.92 $66.42 $132.84
diesel $5.61 $75.66 $151.33

Estimated Tolls: $32.00

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Holland Tunnel $16.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$56

Tolls

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$113–$138

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 119.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 102.8 1 $35.98 $16.45
Efficient EV 85.7 0 $29.99 $13.71
EV Truck/SUV 137.1 1 $47.98 $21.93

Gas CO2

120 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 15, 2026

Origin

East Flatbush, NY

Late night in East Flatbush on Friday

Local time

4:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Covington, NY

Late night in Covington on Friday

Local time

4:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

6 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

7h 2m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from East Flatbush, NY to Covington, NY covers 342.7 miles and takes about 7h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Caton Avenue, Saint Pauls Place, Parkside Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 171.3 miles from East Flatbush, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 2m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Flatbush, NY to Covington, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from East Flatbush, NY to Covington, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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