Road Information

Interstate 495 in New York    
Total Mileage in State: 71 miles
Eastern End: At CR 58, in Calverton
Western End: At Queens-Midtown Tunnel Entry/Exit, in Manhattan
Mileage covered in Photos: 71 miles
Counties covered in Photos: Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, New York
Major Junctions in Photos: Cross Island Parkway, in Oakland Gardens
I-295, in Bayside
I-678, in Forest Hills
I-278, in Long Island City
Control Cities in Photos: Calverton, Ronkonkoma, Islandia, Brentwood, Jericho, Bayside, Flushing, Long Island City, Murray Hill

Westbound

Sections:
  • Section 1: Calverton to Brentwood (Exit 55)
  • Section 2: Brentwood (Exit 55) to Bayside (Exit 29)
  • Section 3: Bayside (Exit 29) to Manhattan

Section 1: Calverton to Brentwood (Exit 55)

   

Merging onto Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) from CR 58 in Calverton. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

View of the ramp to Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway). (Photo taken 8/20/16).

View on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at its eastern beginning on Long Island. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Another view on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway). (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

As Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) starts out at 3 lanes in each direction, this sign states that commercial vehicles and buses are prohibited in the leftmost lane. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) entering the Peconic River Watershed. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

This sign states that this stretch of Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) is known as the Long Island Pine Barrens Region. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Speed limit signs on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway). Despite starting out in a somewhat rural area, the speed limit is 55 mph with a minimum speed limit of 40 mph. 55 mph is the highest posted speed limit on the Long Island Expressway, if you can believe that. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

View on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) in Suffolk County. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 70: CR 111 - Manorville / Eastport (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Another Interstate 495 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

A second set of speed limit signs on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway). Speed Limit - 55 mph, minimum speed limit - 40 mph. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 69: Wading River Rd / Wading River / Center Moriches (Photo taken 8/20/16).

New York tourism sign on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway). (Photo taken 8/20/16).

This sign encourages motorists to experience New York attractions. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

And this one entices you to explore New York history. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

And I guess why not enjoy New York food and beverages too? (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Take Exit 68 to Brookhaven Lab and Smith Point Park. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 68: CR 46 - William Floyd Pkwy / Shirley / Wading River (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) entering the South Shore Watershed. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Take Exit 67 to the Suffolk County Offices. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 67: CR 21 - Yaphank Ave / Yaphank / Brookhaven (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 66: CR 101 - Sills Road / Yaphank / East Patchogue (Photo taken 8/20/16).

The speed limits remain 55 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. In case you haven't guessed it already, traffic on the LIE moves much faster than 55 mph. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

A closed turnout on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) in Suffolk County. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 65: CR 16 - Horse Block Rd / Shirley / Centereach (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Take Exit 64 to Medford and Coram. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 64: NY 112 - Patchogue / Port Jefferson (Photo taken 8/20/16).

HOV Lane entrance on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway). (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Take Exit 63 to the Park & Ride lot. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Take Exit 63 to the Brookhaven Town Offices as well. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Use Exit 63 to Selden and Farmingville. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 63: CR 83 - N Ocean Ave / Patchogue / Mt Sinai (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Another HOV Lane entrance west of Exit 63 on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway). (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) approaching Exit 62. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Take Exit 60 to Long Island MacArthur Airport. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 62: CR 97 - Nicolls Rd / Stony Brook / Blue Point (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) approaching Exit 61 - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Take Exit 61 to a Park & Ride lot. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 61: CR 19 - Patchogue-Holbrook Rd / Patchogue / Holbrook (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Take Exit 60 to Long Island MacArthur Airport. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

HOV Lane exit on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway). (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

The leftmost of these overhead signs explain what vehicles are permitted in the HOV lanes on the Long Island Expressway. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 60: Ronkonkoma Ave / Sayville / Lake Ronkonkoma (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Another HOV Lane entrance on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) immediately beyond Exit 60. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 59: CR 93 - Ocean Ave / Oakdale / Ronkonkoma (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Take either of the next 2 exits to Islandia. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

A Park & Ride lot exists off Exit 58 as well. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Another sign listing HOV lane usage regulations. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 58: Old Nichols Rd / Nesconset / Central Islip (Photo taken 8/20/16).

HOV Lane entrance just west of Exit 58. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Take Exits 57-54 to Hauppauge. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 57: NY 454 - Patchogue / Commack (Photo taken 8/20/16).

View on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway). (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Take Exit 56 to a Park & Ride lot. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) entering the Long Island Sound Watershed. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Take Exit 56 to the Government Buildings. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 56: NY 111 - Islip / Smithtown (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 55: CR 67 - Motor Pkwy / Central Islip (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Section 2: Brentwood (Exit 55) to Bayside (Exit 29)

   

Take Exit 53 to Sagtikos Parkway. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Take Exit 53 to Wicks Rd, the Park and Ride lot, and Brentwood as well. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Also take Exit 53 to Sunken Meadow Park. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Take Exit 53 to CR 4 (Commack Rd) toward North Babylon and Commack. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 53: Sagtikos Parkway - Bay Shore / Kings Park (Photo taken 8/20/16).

HOV Lane entrance just west of Exit 53. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

The speed limits remain 55 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Another HOV Lane entrance on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway). (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Another New York tourism sign on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway). (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Take Exit 51 to Deer Park. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 51: NY 231 - Babylon / Northport (Photo taken 8/20/16).

HOV Lane entrance just west of Exit 51. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 50: Bagatelle Rd / Wyandanch / Dix Hills (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Take Exits 49N-S to Melville. Take Exit 49S to Republic Airport. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Take Exit 49N to Pinelawn Rd Park & Ride. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 49N: NY 110 North - Huntington (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 49S: NY 110 South - Amityville (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 48: Round Swamp Rd / Old Bethpage / Farmingdale (Photo taken 8/21/16).

HOV Lane entrance beyond Exit 48. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 46: Sunnyside Blvd / Plainview (Photo taken 8/21/16).

The speed limits remain 55 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway). (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 44: NY 135 - Syosset / Seaford (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 43: S Oyster Bay Rd / Bethpage / Syosset (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 43A: Robbins Lane (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Trucks are prohibited from using Exit 42 ahead, due to the maximum vertical clearance being 7'10". (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 42: Northern Parkway West - New York (Photo taken 8/21/16).

HOV Lane entrance just west of Exit 42. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Take Exit 41N to Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Take Exit 41N to Oyster Bay. Take Exits 41N-S and Exits 40E-W to Jericho. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 41N: NY 106 North / NY 107 North - Oyster Bay (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 41S: NY 106 South / NY 107 South - Hicksville (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Take Exits 40E-W to Jericho. Take Exit 40W to Westbury. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 40E: NY 25 East - Syosset (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at a Police Enforcement Emergency Pull-Off Area. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 40W: NY 25 West - Mineola (Photo taken 8/21/16).

HOV Lane entrance west of Exit 40W. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

This sign reminds motorists that commercial vehicles and buses are prohibited in the leftmost lane and HOV lane. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Take Exit 39 to Greenvale and Garden City. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

The speed limits remain 55 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 39: Glen Cove Rd / Glen Cove / Hempstead (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Another Police Enforcement Emergency Pull-Off Area on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway). (Photo taken 8/21/16).

HOV Lane entrance approaching Exit 37 on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway). (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 37: Willis Ave / Mineola / Roslyn (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Take Exit 36 to Port Washington and Manhasset. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 36: Searingtown Rd / Shelter Rock Rd (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 34: New Hyde Park Rd (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at another Police Enforcement Emergency Pull-Off Area. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 33: Community Dr / Lakeville Rd / Great Neck (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Take Exit 32 to Marathon Parkway. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 32: Little Neck Pkwy / Douglaston Pkwy (Photo taken 8/21/16).

West of Exit 33, the speed limit decreases to 50 mph for all traffic as Interstate 495 West enters Queens. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

This speed limit sign reads that New York City law states that the citywide speed limit is 25 mph unless posted otherwise. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Take Exit 31S to Belmont Racetrack. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exits 31N-S: Cross Island Pkwy / Whitestone Bridge / Kennedy Airport (Photo taken 8/21/16).

View of the ramp for Exits 31N-S. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Take Exit 29 to Queensborough Community College. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

The speed limit remains 50 mph. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 29: Springfield Blvd (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Section 3: Bayside (Exit 29) to Manhattan

   

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) approaching Exits 27N-S - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Take Exit 27N to the Throgs Neck Bridge. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 28: Oceania St / Francis Lewis Blvd (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exits 27N-S: Interstate 295 (Clearview Expressway) - Bronx / Grand Central Pkwy (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Electronic sign dynamically showing the estimated travel times to Grand Central Parkway and Interstate 278. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Take Exit 25 to St. John's University. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 25: Utopia Pkwy / 164th St (Photo taken 8/21/16).

View on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) in Queens. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Take Exit 24 to Queens College. Take Exit 23 to Kupferberg Center for the Arts. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 24: Kissena Blvd (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Take Exit 23 to Kupferberg Center for the Arts. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Overhead electronic sign dynamically displaying the distances and estimated travel times to Interstate 278 and the Queens-Midtown Tunnel. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Take Exit 22A to Flushing Meadows Corona Park. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 23: Main St (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Take Exits 22B or 22A as alternate routes to Citi Field. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

This overhead sign lists the exits to take to La Guardia Airport and Kennedy Airport depending on the type and class of vehicle. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Take Exit 22A to Citi Field, BJK Tennis Center, Queens Museum, and the Theatre & Ice Rink. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Also take Exit 22A to LaGuardia Airport. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Also take Exit 22A to 108th St toward Queens Zoo and the Hall of Science. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 22B: To Interstate 678 (Van Wyck Expressway) / College Point Blvd (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Take Exit 22A to Citi Field. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 22A: Grand Central Pkwy / 108th St (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Take Exit 19 to Rockaways, 69th St, and Grand Ave. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 20: Junction Blvd (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) approaching Exit 19. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 19: NY 25 - Queens Blvd / Woodhaven Blvd (Photo taken 8/21/16).

West of Exit 19, the speed limit decreases to 45 mph for all traffic on the Long Island Expressway. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) approaching Exit 17W - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 18: Maurice Ave (Photo taken 8/21/16).

View of the ramp for Exit 18. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 17W: Interstate 278 West - Brooklyn-Queens Expressway / Brooklyn (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Take Exits 16 or 15 to the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Take Exit 16 to Ferry Service to Manhattan. (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 16: Hunters Point Ave / Greenpoint Ave (Photo taken 8/21/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at Exit 15: Van Dam St (Photo taken 8/20/16).

The speed limit remains 45 mph as Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) nears the entrance to the Queens-Midtown Tunnel and its toll plaza. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

View on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway). (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) approaching the toll plaza for the Queens-Midtown Tunnel - 1/2 mile ahead. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

View on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) approaching the toll plaza. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

View on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) 1/4 mile from the toll plaza for the Queens-Midtown Tunnel. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

As the Manhattan skyline comes into view, the speed limit on Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) decreases to 30 mph as it nears the toll plaza for the Queens-Midtown Tunnel. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Another view of the Manhattan skyline approaching the toll plaza. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West (Long Island Expressway) at the toll plaza for the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, which will carry traffic into Manhattan. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

A closer view of the toll plaza for the Queens-Midtown Tunnel. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West leaving the toll plaza, as it prepares to enter the Queens-Midtown Tunnel. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West at the entrance to the Queens-Midtown Tunnel. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

View inside the Queens-Midtown Tunnel on Interstate 495 West. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Another view from inside the Queens-Midtown Tunnel. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 495 West inside the Queens-Midtown tunnel as the tunnel exit comes into view. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Upon exiting the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, these guide signs direct traffic toward the Uptown, Downtown, and Crosstown destinations in Manhattan. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Keep to the left to the Downtown destinations. Stay in the middle lanes for the Crosstown destinations. You will have to make a couple quick lane changes to the right to go toward the Uptown destinations via Tunnel Exit Street. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

This overhead sign gives more detail of what streets are considered Uptown destinations. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

View on Interstate 495 West at its western terminus in Manhattan, in the lanes for the Uptown destination in Manhattan. (Photo taken 8/20/16).