How far is Fort Covington, NY from Manhattan, NY?
The driving distance from Fort Covington, NY to Manhattan, NY is about 367.7 miles (591.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.8 miles (469.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Saratoga County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Covington and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Covington and Manhattan.
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Start on Water Street
30 m · 9 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Chateaugay Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Chateaugay Street
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Continue on State Highway 37
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 37
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Turn left onto County Highway 22
10.3 mi · 15 min · County Highway 22
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Merge slight right onto State Route 11
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 11
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Continue on West Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Route 11
12.2 mi · 17 min · State Route 11
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Turn right onto Military Turnpike
23.5 mi · 32 min · Military Turnpike
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Turn left onto State Route 3
1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 3
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Take the ramp right
1575 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
2094 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
152 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
14.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
2392 ft · 45 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
571 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown
1911 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Boat Basin, Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum Of Manhattan, JCC in Manhattan, Lincoln Center, New York Historical Society, New York Institute of Technology
995 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on West 79th Street
1273 ft · 52 sec · West 79th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1957 ft · 57 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 86th Street
2245 ft · 1 min · West 86th Street
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Continue on 86th Street Transverse
1066 ft · 36 sec · 86th Street Transverse
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 86th Street Transverse
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Covington and Manhattan.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Covington and Mostly Sunny near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Covington to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 367.7 miles (591.7 km) and usually takes 06h 05m 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?
Saratoga Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.3 miles from Fort Covington and 186.4 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.8 miles (469.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.9 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 $52.00 one way or $103.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Covington and Mostly Sunny near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Saratoga Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saratoga Springs.
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Fort Edward station
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Covington and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 291.82 mi (469.64 km).
#1 Fort Covington
Town in Franklin County, New York, United States
| Population | 1,598 |
| Coordinates | 44.9892100, -74.4946400 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manhattan
The most densely populated borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,644,518 |
| Coordinates | 40.7834300, -73.9662500 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: 86th Street Transverse Road (-73.965969, 40.783967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 592 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $52.00 | $103.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $58.12 | $116.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $63.05 | $126.09 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $60.88 | $121.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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