How far is Fort Covington, NY from The Bronx, NY?

The driving distance from Fort Covington, NY to The Bronx, NY is about 361.5 miles (581.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287.8 miles (463.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m 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
361.54 mi
06h 03m
Flight
287.76 mi
463.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.76 mi
Kilometers
463.11 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.54 mi
Kilometers
581.84 km
Drive Time
06h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Bronx
Thu, Apr 16, 2:10 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Covington
Thu, Apr 16, 8:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Covington
2026-04-16T08:07
Arrive The Bronx
Thu, Apr 16, 2:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 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
11:54 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

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
Saratoga Springs
NY

City in Saratoga County, New York, United States

From Fort Covington
180.8 mi
03h 01m
To The Bronx
180.8 mi
03h 01m

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
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Covington and The Bronx.

  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

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Rosedale Avenue

    939 ft · 27 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

    1455 ft · 50 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Noble Avenue

    606 ft · 21 sec · Noble Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue

    882 ft · 34 sec · Bronx River Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue

    1420 ft · 1 min · East Tremont Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    2696 ft · 2 min · White Plains Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Cruger Avenue

    625 ft · 32 sec · Cruger Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cruger Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
152 mi · 42%
I 87 South
119 mi · 33%
Military Turnpike
23.5 mi · 6%
State Route 11
17.8 mi · 5%
NJ 17 South
14.1 mi · 4%
County Highway 22
10.3 mi · 3%
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
06h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.7 mi
287.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saratoga Springs
03h 01m from Fort Covington
Leave By
11:54 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Fort Covington and Partly Sunny near The Bronx.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Covington to The Bronx?

The road trip is about 361.5 miles (581.8 km) and usually takes 06h 03m 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 180.8 miles from Fort Covington and 180.8 miles from The Bronx.

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

The direct path is about 287.8 miles (463.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.7 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 $51.15 one way or $102.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saratoga Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saratoga Springs, 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 Saratoga Springs.

BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

1 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

2 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Fort Edward station

27 mi away
70 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

32 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Covington and The Bronx. Straight-line distance: 287.76 mi (463.11 km).

Fort Covington

#1 Fort Covington

Town in Franklin County, New York, United States

Population1,598
Coordinates44.9892100, -74.4946400
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
The Bronx

#2 The Bronx

The fourth most populous borough of New York City.

Population1,455,720
Coordinates40.8498500, -73.8664100
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Water Street (-74.494411, 44.989279)
End: Cruger Avenue (-73.866845, 40.849859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 582 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.76 gal
48.29 L · about $51.15
Round trip
$102.31
25.52 gal · 96.58 L
Estimated CO2
113.4 kg one way
Round trip: 226.8 kg / 500 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $51.15 $102.31
Mid-grade $4.48 $57.18 $114.36
Premium $4.86 $62.03 $124.05
Diesel $4.69 $59.90 $119.79

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 The Bronx. The current time is 08:07:35.

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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.