New York City New York City Getting There By Car

There are several major roads leading to Manhattan. From New Jersey there are three choices, each costing $6. The Holland Tunnel connects to lower Manhattan, the Lincoln Tunnel exits to Midtown in the West 40s and the George Washington Bridge crosses the Hudson River into northern Manhattan, offering access to either Harlem River Dr. or the West Side Hwy. From New England, take I-95 and connect to the Bruckner Expressway (I-287); if you are driving outbound, follow the I-95 signs because the Bruckner is not marked as I-287 until after its intersection with the Cross Bronx Expressway. Take the Bruckner to either the Triborough Bridge (toll $5 or $4.15 with E-ZPass) or the Cross Bronx Expressway, which crosses upper Manhattan to the upper west side of Manhattan, near the George Washington Bridge at Broadway and 175th St. Discounted tolls are often available for those with a prepaid E-ZPass (www.ezpass.com).The speed limit in New York State, as in most other states, is usually 65 mi. per hr. on highways (30 mi. per hr. on streets). As in other states, wearing a seat belt is required by law. For information on renting a car, see Practical Information .

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