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

The driving distance from Queens, NY to Fort Covington, NY is about 374.4 miles (602.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 299.5 miles (482 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 35m 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
374.43 mi
07h 47m
Flight
299.49 mi
481.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
299.49 mi
Kilometers
481.99 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
374.43 mi
Kilometers
602.58 km
Drive Time
07h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Covington
Sat, Oct 17, 4:31 AM EDT
Return by in Queens
Sat, Oct 17, 12:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queens
2026-10-16T20:43
Arrive Fort Covington
Sat, Oct 17, 4:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:48 PM to 3:18 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
8:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Queens
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 Queens
186.8 mi
03h 53m
To Fort Covington
187.6 mi
03h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Queens Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Friday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
64°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 104th Street

    91 m · 19 sec · 104th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 107th Avenue

    81 m · 17 sec · 107th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 105th Street

    573 ft · 28 sec · 105th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · Liberty Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East

    23 m · 1 sec · Van Wyck Expressway East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx

    801 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan

    1505 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 12 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    1863 ft · 29 sec

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs

    1472 ft · 50 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

    1.3 km · 2 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    145.9 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Adirondack Northway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 3: Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake

    1.5 km · 3 min

  39. 39

    Turn left onto State Route 3

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 3

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Military Turnpike

    23.5 mi · 32 min · Military Turnpike

  41. 41

    Turn left onto State Route 11

    12.2 mi · 17 min · State Route 11

  42. 42

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  43. 43

    Continue on State Route 11

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 11

  44. 44

    Turn slight right onto County Highway 22

    10.3 mi · 15 min · County Highway 22

  45. 45

    Turn right onto State Highway 37

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 37

  46. 46

    Continue on Chateaugay Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Chateaugay Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Water Street

    30 m · 2 sec · Water Street

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Queens and Fort 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
48 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
7 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
146 mi · 39%
I 87 North
113 mi · 30%
Military Turnpike
23.5 mi · 6%
State Route 11
17.8 mi · 5%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 4%
County Highway 22
10.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

146 mi · 02h 49m

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 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.9 mi
299.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saratoga Springs
03h 53m from Queens
Leave By
8:24 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Queens and Rain Showers near Fort Covington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 374.4 miles (602.6 km) and usually takes 07h 47m 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 186.8 miles from Queens and 187.6 miles from Fort Covington.

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

The direct path is about 299.5 miles (482 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.9 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 $58.67 one way or $117.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Queens and Rain Showers near Fort Covington.

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 Queens and Fort Covington. Straight-line distance: 299.49 mi (481.99 km).

Queens

#1 Queens

The most populous borough of New York City.

Population2,339,150
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.8365200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Fort Covington

#2 Fort Covington

Town in Franklin County, New York, United States

Population1,598
Coordinates44.9892100, -74.4946400
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Queens (-73.83652, 40.68149)
End: Fort Covington (-74.49464, 44.98921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 603 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.21 gal
50.01 L · about $58.67
Round trip
$117.33
26.42 gal · 100.02 L
Estimated CO2
117.4 kg one way
Round trip: 234.8 kg / 518 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.44 $58.67 $117.33
Mid-grade $4.97 $65.68 $131.36
Premium $5.38 $71.06 $142.11
Diesel $6.51 $85.96 $171.91

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 · Oct 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Queens and Fort Covington. The current time is 20:43:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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