How far is Brooklyn, NY from Covington, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Covington, NY is about 341.9 miles (550.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.7 miles (416.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
341.97 mi
07h 01m
Flight
258.77 mi
416.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.77 mi
Kilometers
416.45 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.97 mi
Kilometers
550.35 km
Drive Time
07h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covington
Fri, Apr 17, 7:27 AM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Fri, Apr 17, 2:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-04-17T00:26
Arrive Covington
Fri, Apr 17, 7:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:01 PM to 2:31 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Riverside
NY

City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America

From Brooklyn
170.8 mi
03h 30m
To Covington
171.1 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
63°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn and Covington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and Covington.

  1. 1

    Start on Nostrand Avenue

    132 m · 21 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Snyder Avenue

    807 ft · 39 sec · Snyder Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    1351 ft · 59 sec · Rogers Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Linden Boulevard

    930 ft · 14 sec · Linden Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue

    2155 ft · 40 sec · Caton Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place

    950 ft · 52 sec · Saint Pauls Place

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue

    2382 ft · 54 sec · Parkside Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle

    81 m · 5 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

    10 m · 1 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Ocean Parkway

    928 ft · 29 sec · Ocean Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    788 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Prospect Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx

    1896 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway

    2317 ft · 40 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge

    70 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

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

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vestry Street

    933 ft · 47 sec · Vestry Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hudson Street

    114 m · 18 sec · Hudson Street

  20. 20

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

    124 m · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  22. 22

    Continue on 14th Street

    2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

    1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  24. 24

    Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

    1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

  25. 25

    Continue on Pulaski Skyway

    124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

    128 m · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn straight

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight right

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

    1623 ft · 21 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    44.6 mi · 53 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  38. 38

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    38.6 mi · 45 min · Genesee Expressway

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

    2012 ft · 51 sec

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

    666 ft · 10 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Genesee Street

  45. 45

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Genesee Street

    30 m · 1 sec · Genesee Street

  46. 46

    Exit the roundabout onto Genesee Street

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Genesee Street

  47. 47

    Continue on State Highway 63

    1.1 km · 55 sec · State Highway 63

  48. 48

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road

  49. 49

    Turn sharp left onto Perry Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Perry Road

  50. 50

    Turn left onto Court Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Court Road

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Court Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn and Covington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
51 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
6 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86
100 mi · 29%
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 25%
Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 13%
Genesee Expressway
38.6 mi · 11%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 5%
Tonnelle Avenue
13.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 86

Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

100 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.2 mi
258.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverside
03h 30m from Brooklyn
Leave By
9:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brooklyn and Chance Rain Showers near Covington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to Covington?

The road trip is about 341.9 miles (550.3 km) and usually takes 07h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.8 miles from Brooklyn and 171.1 miles from Covington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 258.7 miles (416.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.39 one way or $96.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brooklyn and Chance Rain Showers near Covington.

Stop Ideas Near Riverside

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riverside, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverside.

BUS

Scranton, PA

67 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Covington. Straight-line distance: 258.77 mi (416.45 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
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#2 Covington

Human settlement in Wyoming County, New York, United States of America

Population1,192
Coordinates42.8533900, -78.0102900
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Brooklyn (-73.94958, 40.6501)
End: Covington (-78.01029, 42.85339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 550 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.07 gal
45.68 L · about $48.39
Round trip
$96.78
24.14 gal · 91.36 L
Estimated CO2
107.3 kg one way
Round trip: 214.5 kg / 473 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $48.39 $96.78
Mid-grade $4.48 $54.09 $108.17
Premium $4.86 $58.67 $117.34
Diesel $4.69 $56.66 $113.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn and Covington. The current time is 00:26:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.