How far is Fort Covington, NY from Huntington, NY?

The driving distance from Fort Covington, NY to Huntington, NY is about 389.5 miles (626.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289.8 miles (466.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 19m 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
389.54 mi
08h 09m
Flight
289.82 mi
466.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
289.82 mi
Kilometers
466.42 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
389.54 mi
Kilometers
626.9 km
Drive Time
08h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Thu, Apr 16, 2:31 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Covington
Thu, Apr 16, 10:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Covington
2026-04-16T06:21
Arrive Huntington
Thu, Apr 16, 2:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:10 PM to 3:40 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
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Covington
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Round Lake
NY

Village in New York, USA

From Fort Covington
194.7 mi
04h 05m
To Huntington
194.8 mi
04h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Covington and Huntington.

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    30 m · 9 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chateaugay Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Chateaugay Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 37

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 37

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Highway 22

    10.3 mi · 15 min · County Highway 22

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto State Route 11

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 11

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 11

    12.2 mi · 17 min · State Route 11

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Military Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 32 min · Military Turnpike

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Route 3

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 3

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    152 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Adirondack Northway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  27. 27

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  32. 32

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearview Expressway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard

    1133 ft · 32 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    139 m · 18 sec · Clearview Expressway

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    18.6 mi · 31 min · Northern Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Main Street

    2277 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto New York Avenue

    1143 ft · 35 sec · New York Avenue

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New York Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
152 mi · 39%
I 87 South
119 mi · 30%
Military Turnpike
23.5 mi · 6%
Northern Boulevard
18.6 mi · 5%
State Route 11
17.8 mi · 5%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

152 mi · 02h 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
08h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99.7 mi
289.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Lake
04h 05m from Fort Covington
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Fort Covington and Partly Sunny near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Covington to Huntington?

The road trip is about 389.5 miles (626.9 km) and usually takes 08h 09m 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?

Round Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.7 miles from Fort Covington and 194.8 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 289.8 miles (466.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.7 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 $55.08 one way or $110.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Fort Covington and Partly Sunny near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near Round Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Round Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Schenectady City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Schenectady City Hall

Schenectady , NY
105 Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City government office
Saratoga Springs Traffic Court
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

Saratoga Springs Traffic Court

Saratoga Springs , NY
474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Round Lake.

BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

15 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

16 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Schenectady

19 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

33 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Covington and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 289.82 mi (466.42 km).

Fort Covington

#1 Fort Covington

Town in Franklin County, New York, United States

Population1,598
Coordinates44.9892100, -74.4946400
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Huntington

#2 Huntington

Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population200,102
Coordinates40.8681500, -73.4256800
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Covington (-74.49464, 44.98921)
End: Huntington (-73.42568, 40.86815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 627 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.74 gal
52.03 L · about $55.08
Round trip
$110.17
27.48 gal · 104.06 L
Estimated CO2
122.1 kg one way
Round trip: 244.2 kg / 538 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $55.08 $110.17
Mid-grade $4.48 $61.57 $123.14
Premium $4.86 $66.79 $133.58
Diesel $4.69 $64.50 $128.99

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Covington and Huntington. The current time is 06:21:38.

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.