Trip from New York City, NY to Covington, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 46m

Distance

334.8 mi

539 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

6h 35m ★

6 AM

6h 47m

8 AM

7h 10m

10 AM

6h 55m

12 PM

6h 53m

3 PM

6h 56m

5 PM

7h 9m

8 PM

6h 40m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from New York City, NY to Covington, NY covers 334.8 miles and takes about 6h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 86, I 81, Christopher Columbus Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 100 miles on I 86. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.11 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

167.4 miles from New York City, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 86	100 mi	1h 56m
I 81	58.1 mi	1h 9m
Christopher Columbus Highway	44.6 mi	52m
Genesee Expressway	38.6 mi	44m
I 380	27.7 mi	30m
Keystone Shortway	17.3 mi	24m
NJ 3	10.9 mi	13m
US 46	10.8 mi	12m

Longest stretch: I 86 — 100 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Covington, NY.

Start on Broadway

79 ft · 7 sec · Broadway

Turn right onto Chambers Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Chambers Street

Turn right onto Church Street

215 ft · 16 sec · Church Street

Turn left onto Reade Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Reade Street

Turn right onto Hudson Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Hudson Street

Keep slight right at fork onto Hudson Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Hudson Street

Take the exit

406 ft · 14 sec

Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 78

1.8 mi · 3 min · Holland Tunnel

Continue on I 78

0.4 mi · 1 min · 14th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139

0.3 mi · 24 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City

Continue on NJ 139

0.8 mi · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

Continue on NJ 139

406 ft · 7 sec · Pulaski Skyway

Take the exit

420 ft · 14 sec

Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto US 1; US 9

2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn straight onto NJ 3

11 mi · 13 min · NJ 3

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 46

11 mi · 12 min · US 46

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

Continue on I 80W

1.6 mi · 1 min · Interstate 80 West

Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 21 sec

Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 80

45 mi · 52 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec

Exit 293 Toward I 380 North: Scranton

Continue on I 380

28 mi · 30 min · I 380

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

100 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 86; NY 17

Toward I 86: Corning

Keep slight left at fork onto I 390

39 mi · 44 min · Genesee Expressway

Toward I 390: Rochester

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Exit 7 Toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

Turn right onto NY 408

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

Continue on NY 63

3.3 mi · 4 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

Turn left onto NY 63

1.3 mi · 1 min · Genesee Street

Enter roundabout onto NY 63

100 ft · 1 sec · Genesee Street

Continue on NY 63

7.5 mi · 11 min · Genesee Street

Continue on NY 63

0.7 mi · 54 sec · State Highway 63

Continue on NY 63

3.1 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road

Turn sharp left onto NY 246

0.9 mi · 1 min · Perry Road

Turn left onto Court Road

13 ft · 0 sec · Court Road

Arrive at destination

Court Road

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 167.4 miles from New York City, NY, or about 3h 25m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100 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 74 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 167.4 miles or 3h 25m 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 31m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving New York City, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New York City, NY

This is one driving day of about 334.8 miles and 6h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from New York City, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 86 for about 100 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vestal, NY

167 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

Port Jervis, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Endwell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 167.4 miles from New York City, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Le Coucou

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $100 or ab

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+12122714252

Visit website

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fairfield, New Jersey

0.8 mi

Coppola Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

1.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

Visit website

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

New York, New York

1.6 mi

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

3 mi

Le Coucou

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $100 or ab

New York, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+12122714252

Visit website

Lumis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $50 to $10 mile 23.9

Fairfield, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19739442049

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

51st Bakery & Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+17187070554

Visit website

Roots Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+19293015535

Visit website

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19178326726

Visit website

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17184994404

Visit website

Artpresso Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Long Island City, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+19178327021

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 239.2

Horseheads, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 95.7

Mt Pocono, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

Visit website

Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 1

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

New York City Fire Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

New York, New York

+12126911303

Visit website

Brooklyn Bridge Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

Visit website

National Museum of the American Indian

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

New York, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12125143700

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 28

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 30.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.8 mi into trip | ~3m in

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

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

3 mi into trip | ~8m in | NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Bou...

4.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

4.3 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue

Turn right onto US 1; US 9 / Tonnelle Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

30.3 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.11 one way

$110.22 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 117 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$59.59	$119.18
premium	$4.92	$64.89	$129.78
diesel	$5.61	$73.92	$147.84

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

$55

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$96–$121

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 117.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	100.4	1	$35.15	$16.07
Efficient EV	83.7	0	$29.29	$13.39
EV Truck/SUV	133.9	1	$46.87	$21.43

Gas CO2

117 kg

EV CO2

39 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 18, 2026

Origin

New York City, NY

Afternoon in New York City on Saturday

Local time

3:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

NE 6 to 12 mph 31% chance Live forecast

Destination

Covington, NY

Afternoon in Covington on Saturday

Local time

3:11 PM

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

15 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

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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

334.8 mi in 6h 46m, mostly highway — 100 mi of that is on I 86.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 100 mi on I 86.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.

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 28 significant decision points across 334.8 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 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between New York City, NY and Covington, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Letchworth Park.

Del Water Gap

28.5 mi in | ~39m

Mahwah

28.8 mi in | ~39m | via I 80W

Letchworth Park

317.6 mi in | ~6h 20m

About the Cities

Starting in New York City, NY

Full guide →

“The City That Never Sleeps” · Founded 1624

New York (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation. From the Statue of Liberty in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of Central Park, and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness.

Top landmarks

• Statue of Liberty — American icon in New York, United States
• National September 11 Memorial & Museum — memorial & museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks
• Plaza Hotel — hotel in Midtown Manhattan, New York City

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 46m. Total distance: 334.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 46m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 100 miles on I 86. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with Holland Tunnel. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Covington, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.8 hours each way, a round trip means 13.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Covington, NY before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from New York City, NY to Covington, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Le Coucou

Amano Cafe

Le Coucou

Lumis Restaurant

Coppola Cafe

Veselka

Dekalb Market Hall

Grace Street Coffee & Desserts

Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

Little Armenia Cafe

Amano Cafe

Le Cafe Coffee

Aleef Cafe

51st Bakery & Cafe

Roots Cafe

Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

Artpresso Cafe

Electrify America Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

EVgo Charging Station

African Burial Ground National Monument

BrainXcape Escape Room NYC

Pier 25 at Hudson River Park

Pier 15 East River Esplanade

Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 1

New York City Fire Museum

Brooklyn Bridge Park

National Museum of the American Indian

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

New York City, NY

Covington, NY

Same local time

15 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 46m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

African Burial Ground National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in New York City, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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