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| Total Mileage in State: | 14 miles | |
| Northern End: | At I-95/I-278/I-295, in Throggs Neck (Bronx) | |
| Southern End: | At John F. Kennedy Airport | |
| Mileage covered in Photos: | 14 miles | |
| Counties covered in Photos: | Bronx, Queens | |
| Major Junctions in Photos: | I-495, in Flushing Meadows |
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| Control Cities in Photos: | Throggs Neck, Whitestone, Flushing, Kew Gardens | |
Southbound
- Section 1: Interstate 95/Interstate 278 to Kew Gardens (Exit 8)
- Section 2: Kew Gardens (Exit 8) to JFK Airport
Section 1: Interstate 95/Interstate 278 to Kew Gardens (Exit 8)
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Merging onto Interstate 678 South from Interstate 278 / Interstate 95 in The Bronx. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South approaching Exit 18 - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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The speed limit decreases to 35 mph approaching Exit 18 and the toll plaza for the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge ahead. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South at Exit 18: Ferry Point Park / Lafayette Ave (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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New York tourism sign approaching the toll plaza for the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South at the toll plaza for the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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A closer view of the toll plaza for the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Leaving the toll plaza and starting across the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge, the speed limit increases slightly to 40 mph. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South on the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge, as it starts ascending. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Exit 16 is the second exit on the south side of the bridge, 1 1/2 miles ahead. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Stay in the two rightmost lanes across the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge to continue on Interstate 678 South. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View on the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge at its peak. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Another view at the peak of the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge on Interstate 678 South. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South on the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge as it starts its descent. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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The speed limit remains 40 mph on the Bronx-Whitestone Bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South at Exit 17: 14th Ave (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South at Exit 16: Cross Island Parkway South (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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South of Exit 16, the speed limit increases to 50 mph. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South at Exit 15: 20th Ave (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Take Exit 13D to BJK Tennis Center, Queens Museum, and the Theatre/Marina. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South at Exit 14: Linden Place (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Get into the two leftmost lanes ahead at Exits 13A-C to remain on Interstate 678 South. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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The speed limit remains 50 mph for all traffic. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Trucks and buses should use Exit 13A to the Triboro Bridge. Passenger cars should use Exit 13C. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South at Exit 13A: Astoria Blvd West - LaGuardia Airport; Exits 13B-C: Grand Central Pkwy - LaGuardia Airport (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View on Interstate 678 South (Van Wyck Expressway). (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View on Interstate 678 South (Van Wyck Expressway). (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South (Van Wyck Expressway) approaching Exit 12A - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South (Van Wyck Expressway) at Exit 12A: Interstate 495 East - College Point Blvd / Long Island Expressway / Eastern Long Island (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View of the ramp for Exit 12A. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Another Interstate 678 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Keep to the right ahead for Exit 12B. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South (Van Wyck Expressway) at Exit 12B: Interstate 495 West - Long Island Expressway / Midtown Tunnel (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Take Exit 11 ahead to Flushing Meadows, Corona Park, and Meadow Lake. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South (Van Wyck Expressway) at Exit 11: Flushing Meadows Corona Park / 69th Rd / Jewel Ave / Harry Van Arsdale Jr Ave (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Trucks and buses are prohibited in the leftmost lane on Interstate 678 (Van Wyck Expressway). (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View on Interstate 678 South (Van Wyck Expressway). (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Again, stay in the two leftmost lanes ahead to remain on Interstate 678 South (Van Wyck Expressway). (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South (Van Wyck Expressway) approaching Exit 7 - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Take Exit 8 to NY 25 West (Queens Blvd). (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South (Van Wyck Expressway) at Exit 8: Union Turnpike West (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
Section 2: Kew Gardens (Exit 8) to JFK Airport
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Interstate 678 South (Van Wyck Expressway) at Exit 7: Jackie Robinson Pkwy (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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State-named Interstate 678 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South (Van Wyck Expressway) at Exit 6: Hillside Ave / Jamaica Ave (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South (Van Wyck Expressway) at Exit 5: Atlantic Ave (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View on Interstate 678 South (Van Wyck Expressway). (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South (Van Wyck Expressway) at Exit 4: Liberty Ave (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Take Exits 3,2 or 1W to Aqueduct Race Track. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Another Interstate 678 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South (Van Wyck Expressway) at Exit 3: Linden Blvd (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South (Van Wyck Expressway) at Exit 2: Rockaway Blvd (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South (Van Wyck Expressway) at Exit 1W: Belt Pkwy West / Brooklyn / Verrazano Bridge (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South (Van Wyck Expressway) approaching Exit 1E. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Stay in the two leftmost lanes for Exit 1E. Be in the center lane for Exit 1. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South (Van Wyck Expressway) at Exit 1E: NY 27 East - S Conduit Ave / Belt Pkwy East / Eastern Long Island; Exit 1: NY 878 East - Nassau Expressway (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Nearing JFK Airport and the southern terminus of Interstate 678, this sign lists the airport parking rates. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Take Exit C to Long Term Parking, Gas Station, and Kiss & Fly. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South at Exit C: Long Term Parking / Rental Car Return / All Cargo Areas (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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View of the ramp for Exit C. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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All vehicles over 12'6" must use Exit B. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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The speed limit remains 50 mph approaching JFK Airport. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Take Exit B for Long Term Parking, Port Authority Administration, and General Aviation. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South (JFK Airport) at Exit B: Cell Phone Lot / Port Authority Administration / General Aviation (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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The speed limit remains 50 mph for a bit longer. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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This sign lists the airlines located at Terminal 1. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Delta appeared to be the only airline at Terminal 2 at the time. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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This sign would list the airlines available at Terminal 3, but it was closed at the time. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Sign listing the airlines available at Terminal 2. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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More airlines located at Terminal 4. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Another sign listing the airlines at Terminal 4. At the time, this extra sign space wasn't needed apparently. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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More airlines at Terminal 4. Terminal 4 must be very busy. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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And yet another sign listing more airlines and services at Terminal 4. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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This sign lists the airlines at Terminal 5. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Interstate 678 South (JFK Airport) at Exit A: Citibank / PA Police (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Airlines available at Terminal 7. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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And the airlines available at Terminal 8. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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More airlines located at Terminal 8. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |
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Nearing JFK Airport, these overhead signs direct traffic to their destination terminals. (Photo taken 8/20/16). |