Origin
Fort Covington, NY
Afternoon in Fort Covington on Sunday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Covington, NY to New York City, NY
Drive Time
6h 19m
Distance
372.4 mi
599 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 7m
★
6 AM
6h 19m
8 AM
6h 44m
10 AM
6h 28m
12 PM
6h 26m
3 PM
6h 29m
5 PM
6h 43m
8 PM
6h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Covington, NY
Brendon Spring
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Covington, NY to New York City, NY covers 372.4 miles and takes about 6h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chateaugay Street, Highway 37, Highway 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.62 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
186.2 miles from Fort Covington, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 19m drive with frequent turns across 372.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chateaugay Street 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 19m, 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 Fort Covington, NY to New York City, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chateaugay Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 37 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 22 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 11 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Military Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Adirondack Northway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Chateaugay Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Covington, NY and New York City, NY.
1
Start on Water Street
98 ft
·
9 sec
·
Water Street
2
Turn left onto Chateaugay Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Chateaugay Street
3
Continue on State Highway 37
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 37
4
Turn left onto County Highway 22
10 mi
·
15 min
·
County Highway 22
5
Merge slight right onto State Route 11
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 11
6
Continue on West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
7
Continue on State Route 11
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Route 11
8
Turn right onto Military Turnpike
23 mi
·
32 min
·
Military Turnpike
9
Turn left onto State Route 3
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 3
10
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
11
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
152 mi
·
2 hr 57 min
·
Adirondack Northway
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
14
Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
I 87 South: New York
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
17
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
18
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
23 mi
·
29 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
19
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
NJ 3 East: New York
20
Merge slight left
4.2 mi
·
4 min
21
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
22
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
23
Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
24
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
25
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
26
Continue on 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
12th Street
27
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
28
Take the exit slight right toward Brooklyn
305 ft
·
10 sec
·
Brooklyn
29
Continue on Beach Street
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
Beach Street
30
Turn slight right onto Walker Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Street
31
Turn right onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
32
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 186.2 miles from Fort Covington, NY, or about 3h 9m 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 82 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.2 miles or 3h 9m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New York City, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fort Covington, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fort Covington, NY
This is one driving day of about 372.4 miles and 6h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Fort Covington, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 186.2 mi from Fort Covington, NY · 3h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
186 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 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 186.2 miles from Fort Covington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New York City, NY
The final approach into New York City, 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 New York City, 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
$60.62 one way
$121.25 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
130 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $65.70 | $131.40 |
| premium | $4.88 | $71.59 | $143.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $82.73 | $165.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$61
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.7 | 1 | $39.10 | $17.88 |
| Efficient EV | 93.1 | 1 | $32.58 | $14.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 149 | 1 | $52.14 | $23.83 |
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% 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.
Destination
New York City, NY
Afternoon in New York City on Sunday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 19m 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 Fort Covington, NY to New York City, NY covers 372.4 miles and takes about 6h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chateaugay Street, Highway 37, Highway 22. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 186.2 miles from Fort Covington, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.62 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 1 meaningful break 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 6h 19m, 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 Fort Covington, NY to New York City, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Covington, NY to New York City, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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