Road Information

Interstate 295 in New York    
Total Mileage in State: 10 miles
Northern End: At I-95/I-278/I-678, in Throggs Neck (Bronx)
Southern End: At NY 25, in Cunningham Park (Queens)
Mileage covered in Photos: 9 miles
Counties covered in Photos: Bronx, Queens
Major Junctions in Photos: I-495 (LIE), in Fresh Meadows (Queens)
Control Cities in Photos: Throggs Neck, Bayside, Fresh Meadows, Cunningham Park

Southbound

   

Merging onto Interstate 295 South from Interstate 695 South, we see this advance signage for Exit 9 ahead, which will occur just before the toll plaza for the Throgs Neck Bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 295 South at Exit 9: Harding Ave / Pennyfield Ave (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 295 South as it approaches the toll plaza for the Throgs Neck Bridge, on the north side of the East River. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

A closer view of the toll plaza for the Throgs Neck Bridge, which waits just ahead. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

View on Interstate 295 South leaving the toll plaza, as it starts its ascent onto the Throgs Neck Bridge. On the northbound side of I-295, we see a signature traffic jam approaching the toll plaza. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

The speed limit on Interstate 295 South as it approaches and crosses the Throgs Neck Bridge is a slow 45 mph. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

View on Interstate 295 South as it begins to cross the Throgs Neck Bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Another view as Interstate 295 South starts across the Throgs Neck Bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Advance signage for Exit 8 on Interstate 295 South as it nears the peak of the Throgs Neck Bridge. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

View on Interstate 295 South as it reaches the peak of the Throgs Neck Bridge over the East River. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 295 South on the Throgs Neck Bridge, as it starts its descent. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 295 South at Exit 8: Cross Island Parkway South (Photo taken 8/20/16).

The speed limit remains 45 mph for a little bit longer on Interstate 295 South, as the Throgs Neck Bridge approaches solid ground. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Once back on solid ground, the speed limit increases slightly to 50 mph. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 295 South at Exit 6B: 26th Ave (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 295 South reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 295 South at Exit 6A: 35th Ave (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 295 South approaching Exits 4E-W - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 295 South at Exit 5: NY 25A - Northern Blvd (Photo taken 8/20/16).

More advance signage for Exits 4E-W - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 295 South at Exits 4E-W: Interstate 495 (Long Island Expressway) - Manhattan / Eastern Long Island (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 295 South at Exit 3: 73rd Ave (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 295 South at Exit 2: Union Turnpike (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 295 South at Exit 1: Grand Central Parkway (Photo taken 8/20/16).

South of Exit 1, Interstate 295 South prepares to reach its southern terminus at NY 25 1/4 ahead. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 295 South as it prepares to pass under Grand Central Parkway approaching the junction of NY 25. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

The speed limit decreases to 40 mph as Interstate 295 South passes under Grand Central Parkway and prepares to come to an end at NY 25 ahead. (Photo taken 8/20/16).

Interstate 295 South as it reaches its southern terminus at NY 25 at the traffic signal ahead. (Photo taken 8/20/16).