Rest Area
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Trip from Queens, NY to Fort Covington, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 47m
Distance
374.4 mi
603 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 38m
★
6 AM
7h 48m
8 AM
8h 6m
10 AM
7h 54m
12 PM
7h 52m
3 PM
7h 55m
5 PM
8h 5m
8 PM
7h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Queens, NY
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Fort Covington, NY
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Trip Overview
Queens, NY to Fort Covington, NY is 374.4 miles and takes about 7h 47m via Adirondack Northway and NY 17, with a fuel budget near $61 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route traverses the Northeast region of New York, transitioning from urban edges to more rural landscapes as you head north. It's a solid one-day drive if you get an early start, offering a mix of interstate cruising and secondary roads. Consider this trip if you're looking for a straightforward drive up through the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
187.2 miles from Queens, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Northway | 145.9 mi | 2h 49m |
| NY 17 | 111.7 mi | 2h 8m |
| Military Turnpike | 23.5 mi | 32m |
| State Route 11 | 17.8 mi | 24m |
| NJ 17 | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| County Highway 22 | 10.3 mi | 15m |
| I 787 | 9 mi | 12m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Adirondack Northway
— 145.9 mi, about 2h 49m
Traffic on I-87
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 23 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,496 veh/hr typical · worst 3,286
Quietest
1 AM
~113 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queens, NY and Fort Covington, NY.
1
Start on 104th Street
300 ft
·
18 sec
·
104th Street
2
Turn left onto 107th Avenue
266 ft
·
16 sec
·
107th Avenue
3
Turn left onto 105th Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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105th Street
4
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
1.5 mi
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4 min
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Liberty Avenue
5
Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway East
77 ft
·
1 sec
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Van Wyck Expressway East
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx
7
Merge onto I 678
5.7 mi
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7 min
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Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 678
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
10
Continue on I 678
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 19S-W; 19N
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 19S-W
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
Use the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95 South
14
Merge onto I 95
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
16
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
17
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
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I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; NJTP
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto NJ 4
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
Use the straight lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
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NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
NJ 17
28
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
29
Continue on I 287; NY 17
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
I 287; NY 17
30
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
112 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 23
Toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
Use the slight right lane.
32
Continue on I 787
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
I 787
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 787
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
NY 787
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 9W
Toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
Use the right lane.
35
Merge onto NY 7
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 7
36
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
37
Merge onto I 87
146 mi
·
2 hr 49 min
·
Adirondack Northway
38
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 37
Toward NY 3: Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake
39
Turn left onto NY 3
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 3
40
Turn right onto NY 190
23 mi
·
32 min
·
Military Turnpike
41
Turn left onto US 11
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Route 11
42
Continue on US 11
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
43
Continue on US 11
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 11
44
Turn slight right onto NY 122; CR 22
10 mi
·
15 min
·
County Highway 22
45
Turn right onto NY 37
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 37
46
Continue on NY 37
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Chateaugay Street
47
Turn right onto Water Street
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Water Street
48
Arrive at destination
Water Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour and 47-minute drive, aim to depart from Queens early in the morning to maximize daylight. With two planned stops, you can break up the 374.4 miles effectively. The longest stretch without a major road change is 145.9 miles on the Adirondack Northway, so plan your refueling before you hit that segment. Given the manageable duration, you can complete this in one day, but having flexibility on stops is key, especially as you move onto surface roads where amenities might be less frequent.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 187.2 miles from Queens, NY, or about 3h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 82 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 187.2 miles or 3h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Covington, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Queens, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Queens, NY
This is one driving day of about 374.4 miles and 7h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Queens, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Adirondack Northway for about 145.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
187 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 187.2 miles from Queens, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Adirondack Northway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 145.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Sloatsburg Service Area
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Rest Area
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Rest Area I-87 (South Bound)
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High Peaks Welcome Center
0 mi from route
Plattkill Service Area
0 mi from route
Malden Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Modena Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Clifton Park Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Ulster Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Modena Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Plaza 23 Truck Stop
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 335 decision points cluster between mile 11.7 and 27.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
11.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19S-W; 19N
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: Geor...
10
11.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 19S-W
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washingto...
8
19.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
9
20 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
8
27.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.57 one way
$121.13 round trip
$4.11/gal
25.4 MPG avg
131 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $65.73 | $131.45 |
| premium | $4.85 | $71.46 | $142.92 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $70.69 | $141.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $24.19
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Military Turnpike
(23.5 mi)
$1.64
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Tolls
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$110–$135
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 112.3 | 1 | $39.31 | $17.97 |
| Efficient EV | 93.6 | 1 | $32.76 | $14.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 149.8 | 1 | $52.42 | $23.96 |
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Queens, NY
Late night in Queens on Sunday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Smoke
NW 7 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Fort Covington, NY
Late night in Fort Covington on Sunday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Clear
W 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 47m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 12.9
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 12.9
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument
National Monument
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
9 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is a mixed highway and surface road experience, with 58% of it on highways. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch of highway at 145.9 miles on the Adirondack Northway. After this, you'll transition to surface roads, likely noticing a shift in exit frequency and speed. Be prepared for a change from faster interstate travel to more varied road conditions.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
48 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 145.9 mi on Adirondack Northway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 33 significant decision points across 374.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,124 ft
26 ft
Total Climb
2,370 ft
Total Descent
2,221 ft
Highest Point
1,124 ft
~267.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,098 ft
Notable High Points
1,107 ft at ~347.7 miles
+576 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Queens, NY and Fort Covington, NY, road signs point toward Njtp South: Hackensack, Gsp South, Gsp North, Newark, Mahwah and New York State Thruway North: Albany - among others.
Njtp South: Hackensack
19.8 mi in
|
~31m
Gsp South
26.9 mi in
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~41m
Gsp North
26.9 mi in
|
~41m
Newark
26.9 mi in
|
~41m
Mahwah
26.9 mi in
|
~41m
New York State Thruway North: Albany
42.1 mi in
|
~1h 1m
|
via NY 17
Troy
153.9 mi in
|
~3h 10m
Saratoga Springs
163.5 mi in
|
~3h 24m
Glens Falls
166.8 mi in
|
~3h 28m
Saranac Lake
313.6 mi in
|
~6h 19m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Starbucks
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Queensbury, NY
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: 08:00-20:00
Visit websiteUncommon Grounds
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Queensbury, NY
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-20:00
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Latham, NY
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteKelly’s Roots Café & Marketplace
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Queensbury, NY
Cuisine: american;smoothie;cafe
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00
Visit websiteSpot Coffee
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Glens Falls, NY
Hours: Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr 06:00-12:00; Sa 07...
Visit websiteKitch A Vibe
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Glens Falls, NY
Hours: We-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa-Su 09:00-15:00
Visit websiteFive Guys
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Queensbury, NY
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 11:00-21:30
Visit websiteGiavano's Pizzeria
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Queensbury, NY
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Visit websiteKaravalli
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Latham, NY
Cuisine: indian
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Queensbury, NY
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su...
Visit websiteSubway
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Latham, NY
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 07:00-20:00
Visit websiteDave's Hot Chicken
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Queensbury, NY
Cuisine: chicken
Hours: Su-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-24:00
Visit websiteSchroon Lake view
Viewpoint
Later in the drive, right off the route
Final third
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
West End Park
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Queensbury, NY
Hours: Apr-Nov: sunrise-sunset
Visit websiteBlind Rock
Attraction
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Visit website
Equity Park
Park
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Glens Falls City Park
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Glens Falls
Memorial Park
Park
Near the start, short detour
First break
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Peace and Victory Monument
Monument
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Glens Falls, NY
Monument 752
Boundary_stone
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Monument 753
Boundary_stone
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Monument 751A
Boundary_stone
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Blind Rock
Battlefield
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Visit website
Monument 754
Boundary_stone
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Econo Lodge
Motel
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Halfway reset
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Glens Falls, NY
Visit websiteLoch House Inn
Guest_house
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
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About the Cities
Starting in Queens, NY
Full guide →Founded 1683
Queens is a crescent-shaped (with a tail) borough traversing the north-to-south width of Long Island and including two of the major New York City area airports, LaGuardia (LGA IATA) and John F. Kennedy International (JFK IATA). It also carries the largest ethnic diversity in its area of any region in the world, with many small enclaves. Jackson Heights, for example, includes a huge Indian area, followed by a Colombian area, and then a Mexican area. Each offers a wide array of authentic shops, native-style cuisine, and festivals modified only slightly by the generally colder New York City experience.
Top landmarks
- • Queensboro Bridge — bridge in New York City
- • Unisphere — Steel structure in Queens, New York
Arriving in Fort Covington, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 47m. Total distance: 374.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 47m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 145.9 miles on Adirondack Northway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $24.19 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 28 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fort Covington, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 28 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.8 hours each way, a round trip means 15.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fort Covington, NY before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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