Origin
New York City, NY
Afternoon in New York City on Sunday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New York City, NY to Fort Covington, NY
Drive Time
7h 35m
Distance
366.9 mi
590 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 25m
★
6 AM
7h 35m
8 AM
7h 55m
10 AM
7h 42m
12 PM
7h 40m
3 PM
7h 43m
5 PM
7h 54m
8 PM
7h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New York City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Fort Covington, NY
Brendon Spring
Trip Overview
Traveling from New York City to Fort Covington covers 366.9 miles and typically takes about 7 hours and 35 minutes. While this journey is technically feasible as a single-day trip, be prepared for a significant amount of time behind the wheel. Your route will primarily utilize the Adirondack Northway, NY 17, and the Military Turnpike. Expect to budget approximately $58 for fuel to complete the trek. Since both the start and end points are located within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional transition as you head north through New York state. Evaluate your stamina before heading out, as this is a substantial distance for one day of driving.
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
183.5 miles from New York City, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed drive profile, with highway travel accounting for 57% of your total time on the road. You should be ready for a varied experience, transitioning from major thoroughfares to more localized routes as you head toward the Canadian border. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Adirondack Northway, spanning 145.9 miles of steady highway driving. As you move away from the metropolitan start, the road character shifts, requiring you to remain alert as you navigate the transition from high-speed corridors to the Military Turnpike. Expect a blend of fast-paced highway segments and more moderate driving conditions throughout the journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 43 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 145.9 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 0.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 366.9 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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
0.8 mi into trip
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~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
8
3 mi into trip
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~8m in
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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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Bou...
8
11.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
8
34.6 mi into trip
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~49m in
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NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17 toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State...
8
146.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 58m in
Take the exit toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23
Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
Towns Along This Route
Between New York City, NY and Fort Covington, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway North: Albany, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls and Saranac Lake.
New York State Thruway North: Albany
34.6 mi in
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~49m
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via NY 17
Troy
146.4 mi in
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~2h 58m
Saratoga Springs
156 mi in
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~3h 11m
Glens Falls
159.3 mi in
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~3h 16m
Saranac Lake
306.1 mi in
|
~6h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Northway | 145.9 mi | 2h 49m |
| NY 17 | 111.7 mi | 2h 8m |
| Military Turnpike | 23.5 mi | 32m |
| NJ 17 | 22.9 mi | 28m |
| State Route 11 | 17.8 mi | 24m |
| County Highway 22 | 10.3 mi | 15m |
| I 787 | 9 mi | 12m |
| NJ 3 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Adirondack Northway
— 145.9 mi, about 2h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Fort Covington, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
79 ft
·
7 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto Chambers Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Chambers Street
Use the none lane.
3
Turn right onto Church Street
215 ft
·
16 sec
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Church Street
4
Turn left onto Reade Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Reade Street
5
Turn right onto Hudson Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hudson Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Hudson Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hudson Street
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
406 ft
·
14 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 78
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Holland Tunnel
9
Continue on I 78
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on NJ 139
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 139 Lower Level
12
Continue on NJ 139
406 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pulaski Skyway
13
Take the exit
420 ft
·
14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto NJ 3
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 3
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 17
Use the none lane.
19
Continue on NJ 17
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on NJ 17
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 17
Use the none lane.
21
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 17
Use the none lane.
22
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
NJ 17
Use the none lane.
23
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
Use the none lane.
24
Continue on I 287; NY 17
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
I 287; NY 17
25
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
112 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Use the none lane.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 23
Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
Use the slight right lane.
27
Continue on I 787
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 787
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
NY 787
Use the none lane.
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 9W
Toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
Use the right lane.
30
Merge onto NY 7
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 7
31
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
32
Merge onto I 87
146 mi
·
2 hr 49 min
·
Adirondack Northway
Use the none lane.
33
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 37
Toward NY 3: Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake
34
Turn left onto NY 3
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 3
35
Turn right onto NY 190
23 mi
·
32 min
·
Military Turnpike
36
Turn left onto US 11
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Route 11
37
Continue on US 11
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
38
Continue on US 11
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 11
39
Turn slight right onto NY 122; CR 22
10 mi
·
15 min
·
County Highway 22
40
Turn right onto NY 37
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 37
41
Continue on NY 37
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Chateaugay Street
42
Turn right onto Water Street
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Water Street
43
Arrive at destination
Water Street
Trip Plan
To manage the 7-hour and 35-minute duration effectively, plan for at least two intentional stops along the way. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue, especially given the length of the 145.9-mile stretch on the Adirondack Northway. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge throughout the trip, keeping the $58 estimate in mind as a baseline for your travel budget. Because this is a long drive, prioritize regular rest breaks to maintain focus during the final miles leading into Fort Covington. Flexibility is your greatest asset here; if you find yourself tiring, consider an overnight split to make the experience more manageable.
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 183.5 miles from New York City, NY, or about 3h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.9 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 81 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.5 miles or 3h 44m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Covington, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New York City, 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 New York City, NY
This is one driving day of about 366.9 miles and 7h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from New York City, 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 145.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 183.5 mi from New York City, NY · 3h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
183 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 183.5 miles from New York City, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Adirondack Northway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 145.9 miles.
Arriving in Fort Covington, NY
The final approach into Fort 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 Fort Covington, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.73 one way
$119.46 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
128 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $64.73 | $129.46 |
| premium | $4.88 | $70.53 | $141.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $81.51 | $163.02 |
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
$60
Tolls
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.4 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 | 110.1 | 1 | $38.52 | $17.61 |
| Efficient EV | 91.7 | 1 | $32.10 | $14.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 146.8 | 1 | $51.37 | $23.48 |
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 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
Fort Covington, NY
Afternoon in Fort Covington on Sunday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 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 35m 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 New York City, NY to Fort Covington, NY covers 366.9 miles and takes about 7h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Adirondack Northway, NY 17, Military Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 183.5 miles from New York City, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.73 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 27 significant decision points across 366.9 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 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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between New York City, NY and Fort Covington, NY, road signs point toward New York State Thruway North: Albany, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls and Saranac Lake.
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