I-95 New Jersey & Henry Hudson Pkwy New York City

[jland904]

Reminds me of where I live Chicago

[GeckoCA]

Thank god this video is back. It's one of my favorites!

[rlwhite50]

Did anyone note the Amtrak Empire Service Train on the former NY Central line come into the picture right after the 125th Street Exit @ 4:11.

[1867Phoenix]

1:10~1:40 is so rural looking it's hard to believe that you’re just a few miles from

Manhattan.

[MyMultimedia]

One reason why Jerseyans are very thankful for their state is because when you cross a bridge to enter a border state of NJ, you pay a toll, usually somewhat ridiculous. You don't pay to enter New Jersey, because unlike PA and NYS, New Jersey doesn't have a major city/destination just past the state line. I know you reside in Georgia Freewayjim, but pretend you were a NJan. Would you find that a good thing or a bad thing? The reason why many Jerseyans find this to be good is to bash the bashers!

[Freewayjim]

@MyMultimedia Oh I agree, I think it would be nice not to have to pay to go "home" if I were from NJ.

[MyMultimedia]

What happened over the past year? I couldn't access this video during that long time and I missed it very badly! Why is it back on the road again now?

[Freewayjim]

@MyMultimedia I honestly don't know but I'm glad it's back on.

[LIRR175]

Why did you leave off the Lincoln?

[Freewayjim]

@LIRR175 Because I did not use it, I started the video from the Sheraton in Weehawken.

[LIRR175]

@Freewayjim Also, can you not leave out the tollbooths if you're NOT paying cash? Or is there some other reason to leave them out?

Thanks, your videos are excellent!

[Freewayjim]

@LIRR175 Thank you. I am paying cash, I don't live in an EZ-Pass state, I'd rather not have to deal with potential questions at a toll booth about my camera setup in the front seat, capeesh?

[LIRR175]

@Freewayjim Well if you're paying cash I understand.

[Freewayjim]

@LIRR175 Thank you for your understanding, I took the camera down at toll booths in recent videos of Chicago as well, I mean, why invite scrutiny if you don't have to?

[LIRR175]

@Freewayjim That invites the question, since you posted the video of your camera setup, how did you take it down and put it back up so quickly? Or did you just turn it off?

[Freewayjim]

@LIRR175 My son pops it off the tripod and back on as we roll away from the toll booth, I could not do it alone.

[amb2521]

Great job

[WWESUCKSNOW]

I lived near the GWB, you should have turned the camera to the right to see the empire state building and New York Skyline.

[Freewayjim]

@WWESUCKSNOW It would not have worked within the context of the video.

[HollyJeanD]

Where's this tunnel?

[Freewayjim]

@HollyJeanD The Lincoln Tunnel was behind (and under) me when the video started, check google maps and it will all make sense.

[Conduit13C]

yuck, i hate traffic and having to go through 2 freeways just to get to a supermarket. i proudly live in a small town in the middle of nowhere...

[2004JETTA]

They send you the toll in the mail, with an extra fee i think

[FreewayAndrew]

On the note that says $8 Toll - OR ELSE! at 3:10, what do you mean by OR ELSE!?

[Freewayjim]

@FreewayAndrew -Think about it, what happens if you don't pay the toll?

[FreewayAndrew]

@Freewayjim I think you either get ticketed, fined, or arrested.

[Freewayjim]

@FreewayAndrew -I know, I was being funny.

[yertv98]

hey Freeway what do you drive?

[Freewayjim]

@yertv98 - An Acura TL and an Acura MDX, in this video, the MDX.

[yertv98]

@Freewayjim nice

[Cyrus992]

Just like California... The freeways in the New England areas are tight....and somewhat narrow unlike Texas...

[LilAvenueCane]

that is so beautiful. i never seen anything like it. now i see why they call it the concrete jungle. those tree and the city scape is tight

[LAHS08]

this is pretty awesome1

[sexpistol66]

man where do you find this great music

[legorret1]

Very nice video and specially with the 720P definition !

[Wiskylson]

Nice video!

Merci

[mark60060]

I used to live on 116th St of west side.

it's a pretty cool area.

thanks for uploading!

[KDogggRock]

This would be good music for Hampton Roads VA...a land of 5 tunnels...

[aswchris]

$ 8 is pretty steep if you have to pay that 5 days a week, 45 weeks a year = $ 1800 just to enter NYC.

[mariusbleek]

i believe theres a yearly pass thats cheaper....but its still just a cash grab to get onto the island ur right. I think the whole idea is to discourage a lot of automobile traffic and encourge public transit.

[retroguy1976]

@aswchris ha it will be $10 szoon it was approved already

[spacecowboynj]

I even see that major dip on the West Side Hwy somewhere around 100th St, before 95th. I used to hit that as fast as I could and my daughter loved it. Your stomach would float for a second as if you were falling on a roller coaster.

[spacecowboynj]

You are awesome! This was my exact commute into the city for years to get my daughter for the weekend. I lived on Pleasant Ave in Weehawken and she lived on Central Park West at 88th street. I took the exit near the Boat Basin. Thanks for the ride. It was always calm in the mornings. The evening was a different story. Everyone coming back from Washington, Upstate NY, Jersey, Connecticut, etc. made it a mess.

[Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[Bbgunn325]

You know, it's funny. I've lived in New York for 20 years and know it like the back of my hand, but once you passed 125th St you woundn't be able to tell that you were driving in new york city.

[szymonbrz]

Can you tell what software are you using to compile those wideos ? They seem realy professional

[Freewayjim]

Thanks, I use Apple's Final Cut Express 4 on a MacBook Pro.

[Fanik8]

Do you take you're own car to these cities or is it rentals?

[Freewayjim]

I use my own cars on these trips.

[NitekMuscle]

Excellent video. There appears to be a truly interesting built environment on Manhattan island.

[PlanneCrash12000]

Nice video! You should do something like this in toronto or montreal. Like in a canadian city.

[Rollin558]

Jim, this vid represents why I love your stuff so much. Exactly 9 weeks ago today, right about this time as I type this on a Sunday morning, I was on the NJ Turnpike traveling to Yankee Stadium. I was visiting a friend in Neptune, NJ and we were driving to see the new Stadium. Thanks for the post.

[Freewayjim]

Thanks, that's pretty cool!

[integgy95]

Jim, your videos are simply awesome!! Can't wait to see Boston. Are you a Sox fan??

[Freewayjim]

Thanks, Yes I'm a fan of all the Boston/New England teams, I am originally from NH.

[integgy95]

Thats pretty sweet!! If I ever met you, Id have to buy you a beer!!! -- Assuming of course you werent about to go filming lol.

[JcBrooks651]

0:34 Why did that white car stop in the middle of the freeway, he had his own lane

[Freewayjim]

Probably a very timid driver.

[Souhmm]

It was a stop sign.

[JcBrooks651]

oh sorry didn't see that, i wouldn't expect to see a stop sign in such a stupid spot

[Souhmm]

if you look closely, the stop sign is necessary. The US 1/ 9 North off ramp is directly to the right of that merge and doesn't really have deceleration ramp for drivers exiting off on 495.

[JcBrooks651]

Oh sorry, you must be from there i guess cause it took me awhile to see that

[Souhmm]

I don't actually. I noticed it all from the video and I've been on that road quite a few times in the passenger seat. I didn't pay any attention to why the car stopped until you mentioned it and realize there was a stop sign in place. As soon as I notice the off ramp directly to the right of that sign, I realize why their was a stop sign there.

[JcBrooks651]

Yes sorry i didn't see that little off ramp i see why theres a stop sign

[Nexis4Jersey]

I love that route , I take the Bridge once a month into NYC!

[vbdenny]

The northern section (Exit 7A, north) is designated as I-95. Below 7A to the DelMem bridge has no designation other than the NJTP. Now you are driving in my neck of the woods. Great job on this

[anchelicht]

Hermoso Día! Great Film!

[fldoughboy72]

another good video! The Van Wyck is interesting too as the Belt you were on.

[fennisdembo1]

Great video. This NYC area stuff is extremely interesting.

[esamhk]

u know I'm on vacation in JErsey City right now

[Tribeca40]

Great Video!! Love this song from Bruce! Great choice! You finally made it into New York City! You do a great job with your videos. Keep them coming!

[Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[JcBrooks651]

5:01 looked somewhat like Miami

big glass buildings getting worked on and a cruise ship in the background

[Bryant5493]

Nice driving on 95 and Henry Hudson Pkwy.

Nice song from the "Boss."

[aswchris]

geez what a tight interchange between I-95 and HHP.

The music is great by the way, didn't know this song from Bruce.