Road Information

Interstate 84 in New York    
Total Mileage in State: 71 miles
Eastern End: At Connecticut state line
Western End: At Pennsylvania state line
Mileage covered in Photos: 71 miles
Counties covered in Photos: Orange, Dutchess, Putnam
Major Junctions in Photos: I-87 (NY Thruway), in Newburgh
I-684, in Southeast
Control Cities in Photos: Middletown, Newburgh, Fishkill

Eastbound

Sections:
  • Section 1: Pennsylvania Border to Beacon (Exit 11)
  • Section 2: Beacon (Exit 11) to Connecticut Border

Section 1: Pennsylvania Border to Beacon (Exit 11)

   

Entering New York from Pennsylvania on Interstate 84 East, the speed limit starts out at 65 mph. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East in New York begins in Orange County. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at Exit 1: US 6 / NJ 23 - Port Jervis / Sussex (Photo taken 8/4/17).

New York welcome sign on Interstate 84 East, just beyond Exit 1. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at mile marker 1. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Mileage sign on Interstate 84 East. It's 15 miles to Middletown and 35 miles to Newburgh. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at the Parking Area / Text Stop in Orange County. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

At mile marker 4, Interstate 84 East reaches an elevation of 1,272 feet. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at Exit 2: Mountain Rd (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Another Interstate 84 East reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at mile marker 6. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at mile marker 9. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at mile marker 10. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at mile marker 14. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at Exit 3E: US 6 East / NY 17M East - Goshen (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at Exit 3W: US 6 West / NY 17M West - Middletown (Photo taken 8/4/17).

When the lights on this sign are flashing, all trucks must enter the Rest Area ahead for inspection. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at the Rest Area / Text Stop / Truck Inspection Station in Orange County. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East approaching Exits 4E-W - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Take Exit 4E to Crystal Run. Take Exit 4W to Middletown. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at Exit 4E: NY 17 East - New York City (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at Exit 4W: NY 17 West - Binghamton (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at mile marker 20. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at mile marker 23. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

The speed limit remains 65 mph, which is the standard speed limit on most rural Interstate highways in New York state. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East as it prepares to cross the Wallkill River at mile marker 26.2. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Take Exit 5 to New Paltz. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at Exit 5: NY 208 - Maybrook / Walden (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Mileage sign on Interstate 84 East. It's 6 miles to the junction of the New York State Thruway (Interstate 87) and 8 miles to Newburgh. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at mile marker 31. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at Exit 5A: NY 747 - Stewart Airport / International Blvd (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at Exit 6: NY 17K - Montgomery / Newburgh (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Approaching the Newburgh area, the speed limit decreases to 55 mph. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at Exit 7A: Interstate 87 (NYS Thruway) - Albany / New York City (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at Exit 7B: NY 300 - Union Ave (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at Exit 8: NY 52 - Walden (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Take Exit 10 to the Ferry to Beacon, WestPoint, and Mt St Mary College. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Also take Exit 10 to the Escort Area for Overweight Vehicles over 53 tons who will be crossing the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge ahead. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Take Exit 11 to Stony Kill Farm. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at Exit 10: US 9W / NY 32 - Newburgh / Highland (Photo taken 8/4/17).

View on Interstate 84 East, as it traverses a sharp curve on its approach to the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Exit 11, the next exit, is 2 miles ahead immediately on the east side of the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

The toll booths for the Newburgh-Beacon bridge are on its eastern side, 1 1/2 miles ahead. The toll rate for passenger cars at the time was $1.50. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

View on Interstate 84 East, starting across the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge over the Hudson River. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Electronic lane control signals are used on the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

View on the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Another view on the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge heading eastbound, about halfway across it. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

As this guide sign shows, traffic planning to take Exit 11 (NY 9D) to Beacon should keep to the right across the remainder of the bridge. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

View on the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

EZ Pass is accepted at all lanes at the toll plaza ahead. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Again, use the right lane and keep to the right at the toll plaza ahead if planning to take Exit 11, since it is immediately beyond the toll booths. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

This sign acts as a final warning to keep right through the toll plaza if you're taking Exit 11. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Approaching the toll plaza for the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

A closer view of the approach to the toll plaza. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at the toll plaza for the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at Exit 11: NY 9D - Beacon / Wappinger Falls (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Section 2: Beacon (Exit 11) to Connecticut Border

   

The speed limit remains 55 mph on the east side of the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at mile marker 42. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Mileage sign on Interstate 84 East. It's 11 miles to the junction of the Taconic Parkway and 36 miles to Danbury. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

At mile marker 42.6, the standard rural speed limit of 65 mph resumes. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East approaching Exit 12 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at Exit 12: NY 52 - Fishkill (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Take Exit 13 to Dutchess County Airport and Fishkill. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at Exit 13: US 9 - Poughkeepsie / Peekskill (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at mile marker 48. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at Exit 15: Lime Kiln Rd (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at Exit 16S: Taconic State Pkwy South - New York City (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at Exit 16N: Taconic State Pkwy North - Albany (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Mileage sign on Interstate 84 East. It's 14 miles to Brewster and 23 miles to Danbury. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at mile marker 54. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

When the lights on this sign are flashing, all trucks must enter the Rest Area / Truck Inspection Station ahead. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at the Rest Area / Text Stop / Truck Inspection Station in Dutchess County. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

At mile marker 56, Interstate 84 East is at an elevation of 965 feet. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at mile marker 58. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at Exit 17: Ludingtonville Rd (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East enters Putnam County at Exit 17. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at mile marker 60. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Take Exit 18 or 19 to Carmel. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at Exit 18: NY 311 - Lake Carmel / Patterson (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East reassurance shield. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at mile marker 64. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at Exit 19: NY 312 - Carmel / Brewster (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at mile marker 66. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

At mile marker 67, the speed limit decreases to 55 mph once again. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East approaching Exit 20S - 1 mile. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Take Exit 20S to New York City. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at Exit 20S: Interstate 684 - White Plains / To New York City (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at Exit 20N: NY 22 - Pawling (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at mile marker 69. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

The speed limit remains 55 mph. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Mileage sign on Interstate 84 East. It's 8 miles to Danbury and 65 miles to Hartford. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Take any of the next 7 exits to Danbury. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

The Connecticut Welcome Center lies off Exit 2, which is now just 2 miles ahead. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Advance mileage sign for Exit 1, which is right on the Connecticut/New York border. (Photo taken 8/4/17).

Interstate 84 East at mile marker 71, as it prepares to enter Connecticut. (Photo taken 8/4/17).