Origin
Jamaica, NY
Morning in Jamaica on Friday
Local time
7:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica, 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 3m
Distance
345.1 mi
555 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 52m
★
6 AM
7h 4m
8 AM
7h 26m
10 AM
7h 11m
12 PM
7h 9m
3 PM
7h 13m
5 PM
7h 25m
8 PM
6h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamaica, NY
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Covington, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Jamaica, NY to Covington, NY covers 345.1 miles and takes about 7h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pinegrove Street, Liberty Avenue, Van Wyck Expressway East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.81 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
172.5 miles from Jamaica, 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 3m. Total distance: 345.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 3m 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 3m drive with frequent turns across 345.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pinegrove 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.
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 3m, 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 Jamaica, NY to Covington, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pinegrove Street | — | — |
| Liberty Avenue | — | — |
| Van Wyck Expressway East | — | — |
| I 678 North | — | — |
| Van Wyck Expressway | — | — |
| I 495 West | — | — |
| Long Island Expressway | — | — |
| I 278 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pinegrove Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica, NY and Covington, NY.
1
Start on Tuskegee Airmen Way
302 ft
·
17 sec
·
Tuskegee Airmen Way
2
Turn right onto Pinegrove Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pinegrove Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Avenue
436 ft
·
13 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
4
Turn right onto Van Wyck Expressway East
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway East
5
Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
6
Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel
8
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Long Island Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
11
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Island Expressway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Queens-Midtown Tunnel
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Queens-Midtown Tunnel
13
Keep slight left to continue on Crosstown, 37th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Crosstown, 37th Street
14
Turn slight left onto East 37th Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East 37th Street
15
Take the ramp left toward Lincoln Tunnel
476 ft
·
12 sec
·
Lincoln Tunnel
16
Turn right
341 ft
·
12 sec
17
Merge slight right onto Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
18
Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Lincoln Tunnel Expressway
19
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
NJ 3 West: Secaucus
20
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
453 ft
·
7 sec
·
NJ 3 West: Clifton
21
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
12 min
22
Merge slight right
11 mi
·
12 min
23
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
24
Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 80 West
25
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
26
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
45 mi
·
52 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
27
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
28
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 380 North: Scranton
30
Continue straight
28 mi
·
30 min
31
Merge slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
32
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
I 86: Corning
33
Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
39 mi
·
44 min
·
Genesee Expressway
34
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
35
Turn right onto Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
36
Continue on Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
37
Turn left onto Genesee Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Genesee Street
38
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Genesee Street
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Genesee Street
39
Exit the roundabout onto Genesee Street
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Genesee Street
40
Continue on State Highway 63
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Highway 63
41
Continue on Big Tree Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Big Tree Road
42
Turn sharp left onto Perry Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Perry Road
43
Turn left onto Court Road
13 ft
·
1 sec
·
Court Road
44
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 172.5 miles from Jamaica, 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 76 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 172.5 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 49m
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 Jamaica, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Jamaica, NY
This is one driving day of about 345.1 miles and 7h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Jamaica, 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 172.5 mi from Jamaica, NY · 3h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
173 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 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 172.5 miles from Jamaica, 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
$56.81 one way
$113.61 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
121 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $61.43 | $122.85 |
| premium | $4.92 | $66.89 | $133.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $76.19 | $152.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
Lincoln Tunnel
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
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
$57
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$104–$129
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120.7 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 | 103.5 | 1 | $36.24 | $16.56 |
| Efficient EV | 86.3 | 0 | $30.20 | $13.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 138 | 1 | $48.31 | $22.09 |
Gas CO2
121 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.
Destination
Covington, NY
Morning in Covington on Friday
Local time
7:15 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
13 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 3m 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 Jamaica, NY to Covington, NY covers 345.1 miles and takes about 7h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pinegrove Street, Liberty Avenue, Van Wyck Expressway East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 172.5 miles from Jamaica, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.81 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 3m, 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 Jamaica, NY to Covington, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jamaica, 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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