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Trip from Fort Covington, NY to East Flatbush, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

7h 49m

Distance

374.7 mi

603 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$62

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
7h 40m ★
6 AM
7h 49m
8 AM
8h 8m
10 AM
7h 56m
12 PM
7h 54m
3 PM
7h 56m
5 PM
8h 7m
8 PM
7h 44m

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

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town in Franklin County, New York, United States

Fort Covington, NY

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neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

East Flatbush, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Covington, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 374.7 miles and takes about 7h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Adirondack Northway, I 87, Military Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 152 miles on Adirondack Northway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.68 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

187.4 miles from Fort Covington, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 55m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 49m. Total distance: 374.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 49m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Fort Covington, NY to East Flatbush, NY covers 374.7 miles and takes about 7h 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Adirondack Northway is the longest continuous segment at about 152 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 212.6 miles in near I 87.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 374.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 212.6 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 331.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 332.6 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

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

9
212.6 mi into trip | ~4h 24m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...
9
331.2 mi into trip | ~6h 42m in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
332.6 mi into trip | ~6h 44m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
362.5 mi into trip | ~7h 22m in

Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
8
367.2 mi into trip | ~7h 33m in

Take the exit toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Exit 2 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Fort Covington, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.

Albany

212.6 mi in | ~4h 24m | via I 87

New York

212.6 mi in | ~4h 24m | via I 87

Buffalo

212.6 mi in | ~4h 24m | via I 87

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Adirondack Northway 152 mi 2h 57m
I 87 118.6 mi 2h 17m
Military Turnpike 23.5 mi 32m
NJ 17 22.7 mi 29m
State Route 11 17.8 mi 24m
County Highway 22 10.3 mi 15m
State Highway 37 4.3 mi 5m
NJ 3 4.2 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Adirondack Northway — 152 mi, about 2h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Water Street

98 ft · 9 sec · Water Street
2

Turn left onto NY 37

2.1 mi · 3 min · Chateaugay Street
3

Continue on NY 37

4.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 37
4

Turn left onto NY 122

10 mi · 15 min · County Highway 22
5

Merge onto US 11

5.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 11
6

Continue on US 11

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
7

Continue on US 11

12 mi · 16 min · State Route 11
8

Turn right onto Military Turnpike

23 mi · 32 min · Military Turnpike
9

Turn left onto NY 3

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Route 3
10

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec
12

Merge onto I 87

152 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Adirondack Northway
Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

0.3 mi · 31 sec · I 87
Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo Use the slight right lane.
14

Continue on I 87

0.5 mi · 51 sec · I 87
Exit 1W Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 87
Toward I 87 South: New York Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17
Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
17

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
18

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

23 mi · 29 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
20

Merge onto NJ 3

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on US 1; US 9

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the left lane.
24

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
25

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
26

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
28

Take the exit

428 ft · 14 sec
Toward NY 9A
29

Turn slight left onto Laight Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
30

At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Street
Use the straight lane.
31

Take the exit

2.6 mi · 5 min
Exit 2 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn Use the left lane.
32

Continue on I 278

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Gowanus Expressway
33

Take the exit onto NY 27

1.5 mi · 2 min · NY 27
Exit 24 Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway Use the slight left / straight lanes.
34

Take the exit onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 47 sec · NY 27
Exit 5 Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center Use the slight right lane.
35

Turn left onto NY 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Caton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
36

Continue on NY 27

1.4 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
37

Arrive at destination

NY 27

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 187.4 miles from Fort Covington, NY, or about 3h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152 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 82 miles or 1h 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 187.4 miles or 3h 55m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Flatbush, 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.

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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 Fort Covington, NY

This is one driving day of about 374.7 miles and 7h 49m.

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 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Adirondack Northway for about 152 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 187.4 mi from Fort Covington, NY · 3h 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

187 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

Rome, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Malta, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 187.4 miles from Fort Covington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Adirondack Northway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 152 miles.

Arriving in East Flatbush, NY

The final approach into East Flatbush, 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 East Flatbush, NY.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 361.8
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 361.8
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 361.8
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 361.8
View on nps.gov
Statue Of Liberty National Monument

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

National Monument

A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 361.8
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 361.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$61.68 one way

$123.36 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 131 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $66.69 $133.39
premium $4.92 $72.62 $145.25
diesel $5.61 $82.73 $165.46

Estimated Tolls: $17.64

Holland Tunnel $16.00
Military Turnpike (23.5 mi) $1.64

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

$62

Tolls

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$104–$129

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 131.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 112.4 1 $39.34 $17.99
Efficient EV 93.7 1 $32.79 $14.99
EV Truck/SUV 149.9 1 $52.46 $23.98

Gas CO2

131 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Fort Covington, NY

Afternoon in Fort Covington on Thursday

Local time

3:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Flatbush, NY

Afternoon in East Flatbush on Thursday

Local time

3:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

7h 49m 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 East Flatbush, NY covers 374.7 miles and takes about 7h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adirondack Northway, I 87, Military Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 187.4 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 $61.68 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 374.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 212.6 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 331.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 332.6 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Fort Covington, NY and East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stonewall National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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