Compared to NYC's other free bridges, this is my least favorite. The 59th street bridge has a…read moreconvenient location but exiting the on and off ramps can be confusing and stressful. The maze of twisting and turning streets on the Queens side can be hard to navigate. Even after so many years taking the same exact route, I still found it challenging last week. Otherwise, it gets the job done.

Years past, I've walked this trusty rusty transporter of cars and trucks as well as having driven…read moreit a many a time My review any New York bridge isn't going to sway or dissway said fellow commuter from taking it or not, especially when there is no toll to be paid. Additionally, there would be little reason to compare aesthetics of other bridges, the architectural perspectives would be premium. Upper or lower roadway, traffic is always an issue. Pay the few bucks and take the Midtown Tunnel.

It's a bridge. A very bridgey bridge at that! Probably one of the bridgiest bridges I've ever gone…read moreover! This one goes over the Raritan River. Which, as you may know is a very rivery river! Bwahahaha! Honestly, I like this bridge a lot. The Garden State Parkway did a great job with this bridge. 5 lanes each direction, almost no traffic. Traffic usually flows pretty smoothly! It is tall enough to allow all kinds of ships to pass underneath it without any trouble. This is the standard other bridges should be built to. I travel over bridges frequently, and they are usually horrible thoroughfares! This is not. I really have nothing else to say about it, except it's a great bridge. All in all, it is a nice bridge, designed well, and it serves its purpose appropriately! Trust me this is one of the better bridges you will ever go over. Thank me later lol! If you don't like it, please let me know.

Ahh, the Driscoll Bridge. This bridge has been around for a very long time, long before I was born!…read moreThis is part of the Garden State Parkway, and it's parallel with the Thomas Edison Bridge that's positioned right next to it (US-9). There are multiple lanes on both sides of the bridge. This bridge has no architecture on the top or sides. What I mean is that there aren't any arches or tower-like structures that you would drive under while crossing major bridges. Everything is completely open as you cross over. But then again, you don't cross a bridge solely for the purpose of looking at the visible architectures, if any. The bridge allows commuters and travelers to cross so they can travel South towards the Jersey Shore, and North towards Paramus and the NY Line. This is one of those bridges in which for one-half you have to drive up a "hill", and then for the other half, you have to drive down. Once I crossed the bridge going North, I got to see the exits for US-9 and the NJ Turnpike. Going South, well, I got to see the toll booth that you had to pay through to move on. Yay? I always enjoyed driving in the night whenever I drove home Northbound on this bridge. This was when I got to see the city lights in the night while driving up to the top of the bridge. Who doesn't like that? Of course I was also able to see the lights from the Outerbridge Crossing. Nice! If you see the city lights in the night, play EuroDance and remixed party music (or whatever your favorite genre is) in your car, and have no major traffic or weather issues, then you've got a pretty good ride. Yeah, my two recent rides were good. Be careful when you're going down the "hill" of this bridge during rainy and icy weather. It can or could be slippery. It sucks when there are traffic jams that stretch throughout and possibly beyond the bridge. Overall, this bridge serves the purpose of letting us crossover to areas where we need to be at.

As this page points out, the location shows NJ, but will also cover PA in the review. I've used…read morethis highway for travel trips to PA and back, the first being in 2009, 2012, 2017, 2021, 2022, and 2023. In recent times traveling, there has been some construction going on between exits 35 and 45 in PA (mile posted numbers) for the last two years traveled, and very little progress is being made. Thankfully, I never had to come to a full stop. It seems there widening the shoulder. Hopefully some year it will be fully completed. Haven't traveled the full length, but the western terminus is at I-81 in Bordnersville. In NJ, the road looks in pretty good shape, despite some traffic due to accidents and even congestion at exits. I can't speak for everything since I've only traveled as far as I-287, but continuing east will end up in Newark, and ending in NYC. The scenery is pretty decent for the most part on the whole length, except Allentown, Newark, and NYC have their scenery of the city and buildings.

Ahh I-78. We go a long way back for our transportation needs. This freeway (minus 1 toll in PA)…read moreextends from the I-81 interchange in PA to the I-95 interchange in NJ. At the I-95 interchange, the freeway turns into the NJ Turnpike Extension, which brings drivers to Jersey City and the Holland Tunnel in downtown NYC. A ticket must be collected at the interchange, and a toll must be paid for at the Holland Tunnel entrance/Jersey City intersection. This freeway also serves those who need to go on NJ-24 in Union and I-287, US-202 & US-206 in Bridgewater. Most of the field trips in grade school required the utilization of this freeway, whether it was Eastbound or Westbound. The same applied for when I was involved with the sports filming assignments in 12th grade. Believe it or not, we did travel the entire stretch of I-78, but in certain segments which was based on our needs. So where did we go? We drove towards the I-81 interchange in PA when we had to go visit some caves. We drove through Holland Tunnel for a sightseeing experience in downtown NYC. Other times, we would utilize this freeway if we have to catch cruises in Bayonne or NYC, or drive up to the Woodbury Premium Outlets. Of course, I would also utilize this freeway if I'm driving to and/or from Zinburger and the GYEs in Morris County. Speaking of which... My recent experience involved driving on this in favor of a GYE in Morristown. Driving up to the NJ-24 entrance was flawless. But keep in mind that you can only enter that other freeway from the LOCAL lanes Eastbound, NOT Express. If you keep driving on Express, you will miss it. Coming back, I noticed one wild driver swerving in and out of lanes at high speed. That's hazardous. Also, the stretch of I-78 in Watching isn't lit up at all, except at exits. When driving this stretch at night, you need to be careful. Traffic jams sometimes occur in the Newark and Hillside stretches, but I'm used to that. Of course if an accident occurs, then that's a bigger issue. With my extensive history of mostly positive experiences, I'd say I'm a fan. Buckle up and drive away.

The Pulaski Skyway is usually a breeze going in either direction, depending on both the day of the…read moreweek and the time of day. It's the easiest connector to/between Jersey City, North Bergen, Seacaucus, and some other surrounding cities. The double lanes are a little tight so as always whie driving, keep your head on a swivel, especially when you're near or next to big 18 wheelers that share the road.

The Pulaski Skyway is a steel deck truss cantilever bridge connecting travel between Newark and…read moreJersey City, the roadway crosses the Passaic and Hackensack rivers, Kearny Point, the peninsula between them, and the New Jersey Meadowlands. NJDOT has indicated the overall length of the bridge structures to be 3.5 miles (5.6 km) and identified the Hudson County section as 14,900 feet (4,500 m) long. Entering Holland Tunnel we drove into New Jersey state towards Piscataway, NJ to laid my beloved family member to rest. The ride was smooth without any bumps and has nice visual scenic views of NY and NJ landscape. I give credence to the name "The Skyway" for the scenic view. Our funeral driver appeared very experienced with directional compass finder and locations. Fortunately traffic segue moderately for a Friday afternoon of January 2022 as our funeral car hearse err on the side of caution carrying a body in a casket. The Pulaski Skyway's lanes are narrow, but nevertheless it enabled travel to our destination there and back. Like any road or highway be mindful to allow extra travel time due to traffic, accidents or man made construction (God, willing) as a hinderance.

In case you are cartographically challenged, I'll tell you that this is located just east of…read moreLafayette and just south of Canal. Not quite in Chinatown, you can consider it downtown.

I genuinely enjoy using the Outerbridge Crossing, and that's not something I ever thought I'd say…read moreabout a bridge. For me, this crossing is a huge quality-of-life upgrade when traveling between New Jersey and Staten Island. It lets me skip several painful miles of traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike, and honestly, that alone makes it worth it every single time. When traffic is backed up and crawling elsewhere, this route feels like a secret shortcut that actually works. The bridge itself is modern, clean, and well maintained. Everything about it feels updated and efficient--from the roadway to the overall flow of traffic. It's fast, smooth, and rarely feels congested compared to nearby alternatives. When you're trying to get where you're going without unnecessary stress, that makes a big difference. Tolling is straightforward, traffic moves consistently, and the entire experience feels far more streamlined than many other crossings in the area. Instead of stop-and-go frustration, you get a predictable, steady drive--which is honestly priceless during peak travel times. All in all, the Outerbridge Crossing is one of those pieces of infrastructure you really learn to appreciate once you've used it regularly. It saves time, reduces stress, and helps you avoid miles of gridlock. As far as bridges go, this one does exactly what it's supposed to do--and does it well.

It's a Sunday with no traffic so that's a positive.This bridge is located near Staten Island small…read morebut pretty!Now full steam ahead to my father in-law in Brooklyn.

Still a terrific spot for s race event on a nice NYC morning. Recently ran a 10K here from the pier…read moreto the Verrazano Bridge and back. Wonderful views along the water on a flat nicely paved course. Within a few minutes walk from the Bay Ridge Avenue subway stop.

This relaxing spot is probably one of Brooklyn's hidden gems! Great view of the Verrazano Bridge,…read moreStaten Island, and Lower Manhattan. Not to mention, the sunset here is beautiful and warm. There isn't too much here since the ferry stopped running from this pier. This place is also known as the 69th Street pier but now dedicated to all of our heroes, the American Veterans - thank you for your service! This is where Brooklynites usually hang out after dinner or have an outdoor dinner with the family or fishing. As a person who was born and raised in Brooklyn, I really did not come here enough! When I was younger, my parents would drive by for the view or bike across Cesar's Bay through here. I recently started to come here again, thanks to Pokemon Go! (Good selection of water-type Pokemon here and a few dragon-types occasionally!)

Ward's Island Bridge…read more What a great hike up to 105th Street from my apartment to see the bridge. It's a great spot to cross over to the East River Esplanade and walk back home after spending time in East Harlem. It's also nice to go over to the island for a long walk and see the sights. I decided to wait for a warmer day. I did get some great photos of the area when I crossed over the FDR. The bridge itself isn't that pretty to look at in my opinion. It definitely serves its purpose and is enjoyable to walk on. If you're in the area and feel like taking a hike, this is a good experience. It's clean and I felt safe with the high fence! No jumping allowed......

I have made running across the Ward's Island Bridge as a part of my race training. Easy to get to…read morerunning uptown along the East River Esplanade with a ramp and overpass connection at 102nd street. It's actually a bridge to get across from Manhattan to Randall's Island park over the East River. Some terrific views from this bridge and it offers a decent incline for run training. No car traffic at all as it's only a footbridge for walkers and those on bicycles. Oh, and there is no Ward's Island, as it was combined to make Randall's Island years ago. The bridge does lift for larger boats to get by but I've never seen it use that function. Makes for a nice walk or run on a sunny day.