Trip from Fort Covington, NY to Brooklyn, NY

Drive Time

6h 38m

Distance

379.1 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Covington, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 379.1 miles and takes about 6h 38m 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 $59.84 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

189.6 miles from Fort Covington, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 38m drive with frequent turns across 379.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 39 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.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Chateaugay Street	0 mi	0m
Highway 37	0 mi	0m
Highway 22	0 mi	0m
State Route 11	0 mi	0m
West Main Street	0 mi	0m
Military Turnpike	0 mi	0m
State Route 3	0 mi	0m
Adirondack Northway	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Chateaugay Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Water Street

2

Turn left onto Chateaugay Street

3

Continue on State Highway 37

4

Turn left onto County Highway 22

5

Merge slight right onto State Route 11

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Continue on West Main Street

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Continue on State Route 11

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Turn right onto Military Turnpike

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Turn left onto State Route 3

10

Take the ramp right

11

Keep slight right

12

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

13

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

16

Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

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Continue straight

18

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

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Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

20

Merge slight left

21

Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

22

Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

23

Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

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Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

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Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

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Continue on 12th Street

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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

29

Turn slight left onto Laight Street

30

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

31

Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

32

Continue on Gowanus Expressway

33

Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway

34

Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center

35

Turn left onto Caton Avenue

36

Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue

37

Turn left onto Church Avenue

38

Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

39

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 189.6 miles from Fort Covington, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 83 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 189.6 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, 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.

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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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fort Covington, NY

This is one driving day of about 379.1 miles and 6h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

190 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.

Popular next leg

Albany, NY to Brooklyn, NY

162.1 mi · 3h 4m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, NY.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 189.6 mi from Fort Covington, NY

Rome, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 189.6 miles from Fort Covington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$59.84	$119.67
midgrade	$4.48	$66.88	$133.76
premium	$4.86	$72.55	$145.10
diesel	$4.69	$70.06	$140.12

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 132.6 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fort Covington, NY to Brooklyn, NY covers 379.1 miles and takes about 6h 38m 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 189.6 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 $59.84 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.