How far is The Bronx, NY from Fort Covington, NY?
The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Fort Covington, NY is about 361.4 miles (581.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 287.8 miles (463.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 55m 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 07h 27m.
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
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City in Saratoga County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Bronx and Fort Covington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and Fort Covington.
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Start on Cruger Avenue
121 m · 30 sec · Cruger Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
117 m · 16 sec · Bronxdale Avenue
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Turn right onto Hunt Avenue
1033 ft · 39 sec · Hunt Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue
770 ft · 30 sec · Rhinelander Avenue
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Continue on Unionport Road
852 ft · 33 sec · Unionport Road
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Turn right onto Morris Park Avenue
2431 ft · 1 min · Morris Park Avenue
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Turn right onto East Tremont Avenue
1187 ft · 41 sec · East Tremont Avenue
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Turn left onto East 177th Street
126 m · 13 sec · East 177th Street
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
154 m · 9 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge
819 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
951 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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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
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1863 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
1472 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
145.9 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 3: Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake
1.5 km · 3 min
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Turn left onto State Route 3
1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 3
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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 11
12.2 mi · 17 min · State Route 11
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Continue on East Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Route 11
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 11
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Turn slight right onto County Highway 22
10.3 mi · 15 min · County Highway 22
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Turn right onto State Highway 37
4.3 mi · 6 min · State Highway 37
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Continue on Chateaugay Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Chateaugay Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
30 m · 2 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between The Bronx and Fort Covington.
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
146 mi · 02h 49m
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 Sunny leaving The Bronx 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 The Bronx to Fort Covington?
The road trip is about 361.4 miles (581.6 km) and usually takes 07h 27m 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 180.7 miles from The Bronx and 180.7 miles from Fort Covington.
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 73.6 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 $51.11 one way or $102.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around The Bronx 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.
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 The Bronx and Fort Covington. Straight-line distance: 287.76 mi (463.11 km).
#1 The Bronx
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,455,720 |
| Coordinates | 40.8498500, -73.8664100 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Covington
Town in Franklin County, New York, United States
| Population | 1,598 |
| Coordinates | 44.9892100, -74.4946400 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Covington (-74.49464, 44.98921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 582 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $51.11 | $102.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $57.13 | $114.27 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $61.98 | $123.96 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $59.85 | $119.70 |
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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