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Interstate 84 east - Newburgh to Connecticut line

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Interstate 84 is in the area of Newburgh in Orange County, New York approaching exit 37 (old exit 8) at westbound New York State Route 52, which leads to Walden. (6-14-2026)

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Seen here is New York State Route 300's overpass over I-84. NY 300 meets I-84 just behind this photo at exit 36. To the right, eastbound I-84 collects traffic coming from reach direction of Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway). (6-14-2026)

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Half a mile from exit 37, I-84 receives an onramp from NY 300 (Union Avenue). (6-14-2026)

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A pair of gas stations are located at exit 37. (6-14-2026)

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Taking exit 37 forms part of a truck detour for eastbound South Plank Road. Going straight on I-84 east, meanwhile, is a truck detour for NY 52 west. (6-14-2026)

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Reassurance shields for both I-84 and NY 52 east are located after exit 37. (6-14-2026)

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Exit 39 (old exit 11) is one mile away, intersecting U.S. Route 9W (Robinson Avenue) and New York State Route 32 (North Plank Road). (6-14-2026)

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The Mount St. Mary College is off exit 39, along with the terminal of a ferry across the Hudson to Beacon and West Point. (6-14-2026)

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A bridge escort area for overweight vehicles, prohibiting overwidth vehicles at certain times of the day, is located at exit 39. (6-14-2026)

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Gidney Avenue passes overhead before exit 39. (6-14-2026)

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This overhead green sign points the way to exit 39. Numbered as a branch of U.S. Route 9, US 9W parallels it along the west bank of the Hudson. (6-14-2026)

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I-84 proceeds over US 9W/NY 32 here. (6-14-2026)

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A wide curve to the right precedes the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. (6-14-2026)

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After the bridge, I-84 will intersect New York State Route 9D, whose control cities are Wappingers Falls and Beacon, at exit 41. (6-14-2026)

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Old Balmoral Road crosses I-84 at the west end of the bridge. The highway's lane lines are now solid, effectively indicating a no-passing zone along the bridge. (6-14-2026)

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Overhead lane indicators are at the beginning of the bridge. (6-14-2026)

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Crossing the Hudson River, the bridge is officially dubbed the Hamilton Fish Newburgh-Beacon Bridge. (6-14-2026)

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Eastbound toll rates for the bridge are $1.65 for E-ZPass and $2.15 for video by mail. Cash tolls are no longer accepted on this bridge. (6-14-2026)

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I-84 is one mile from exit 41, and its control city is now Danbury, Connecticut. (6-14-2026)

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NYSDOT touts their toll-by-plate system with this overhead sign, telling drivers without E-ZPass not to fret. (6-14-2026)

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The next overhead sign gantry reminds drivers of the accepted payment methods. (6-14-2026)

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Near the end of the bridge, all traffic getting off at exit 41 is directed into the right lane. (6-14-2026)

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The overhead toll scanners are located at the east end of the bridge. (6-14-2026)

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Exit 41 is located straight ahead, and leads to another Metro-North station. (6-14-2026)

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The exit 41 gore. (6-14-2026)

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Exit 44 (old exit 12) is 2 miles away, and is where eastbound NY 52 splits off toward Fishkill and Beacon. (6-14-2026)

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The highway soon crosses Red Schoolhouse Road. (6-14-2026)

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Food options at exit 44 include the I-84 Diner. (6-14-2026)

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The exit 44 gore sign. (6-14-2026)

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Exit 46 (old exit 13) intersects U.S. Route 9, which has control cities of Poughkeepsie northbound and Peekskill southbound. (6-14-2026)

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I-84 reassurance sits between exits 44 and 46. (6-14-2026)

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Exit 46 serves interests to the Hudson Valley Regional Airport as well as Fishkill. (6-14-2026)

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The Interstate soon crosses Fishkill Creek. (6-14-2026)

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After a curve to the left, I-84 reaches exit 46. (6-14-2026)

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I-84 uses this paved-over bridge to cross US 9. (6-14-2026)

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More I-84 reassurance follows exit 46. (6-14-2026)

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The highway's right lane will end in half a mile. (6-14-2026)

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Before the right lane ends, Cary Road passes overhead at an angle. (6-14-2026)

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I-84 meets the Taconic State Parkway in 5 miles, while Danbury is 30 miles away. (6-14-2026)

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Exit 50 (old exit 15), at Dutchess County Route 27 (Lime Kiln Road/iPark Boulevard), is 2 miles away. (6-14-2026)

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The highway then goes on under Fishkill Hook Road. (6-14-2026)

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The Taconic State Parkway is 4 miles and 4 minutes away. I-684 is 20 miles and 20 minutes away. (6-14-2026)

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A park and ride is available at exit 50. (6-14-2026)

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Drivers exiting at exit 50 are to be in the right lane. (6-14-2026)

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The exit 50 gore sign. (6-14-2026)

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The Taconic State Parkway is intersected at exit 52 (old exit 16) and has control cities of New York City and Albany. (6-14-2026)

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No trucks, buses or RVs are allowed on New York's state parkway system due to their low bridges. (6-14-2026)

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At exit 52A (TSP south), the restrictions on the parkway are reiterated by signage to the right. (6-14-2026)

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Exit 52B is a cloverleaf ramp to the northbound TSP. (6-14-2026)

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I-84 crosses the TSP by way of this overpass. (6-14-2026)

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I-84 reassurance quickly follows exit 52. (6-14-2026)

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An overpass over Hosner Mountain Road comes next. (6-14-2026)

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A rest area is located one mile from the blue sign on the right. (6-14-2026)

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Walls of rock line the Interstate as it curves slightly to the left. (6-14-2026)

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The rest area, which is a "text stop" and contains a truck weigh station, is on the right. (6-14-2026)

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The rest area exit is then seen to the right. (6-14-2026)

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The overpass seen here is Mountain Top Road. (6-14-2026)

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As the surrounding tree cover temporarily decreases, the Interstate reaches an elevation of 965 feet. (6-14-2026)

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2 miles away, exit 58 (old exit 17) intersects Putnam County Route 43 (Ludingtonville Road). (6-14-2026)

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A park and ride is once again sited at exit 58. (6-14-2026)

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Food options at exit 58 are posted in front of the Holmes Road overpass. (6-14-2026)

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I-84 crosses from Dutchess into Putnam County a handful of feet before exit 58. (6-14-2026)

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The exit 58 gore sign. (6-14-2026)

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Just after the exit, I-84 reaches mile marker 59. (6-14-2026)

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Exit 61 (old exit 18), intersects New York State Route 311 toward Patterson and Lake Carmel in 2 miles. (6-14-2026)

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Bowen Road passes overhead in the meantime. (6-14-2026)

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The town of Carmel can be reached from both exits 61 and 65. (6-14-2026)

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Exit 61 can be taken to the Thunder Ridge Ski Area in Patterson. (6-14-2026)

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This green sign points the way to exit 61. (6-14-2026)

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I-84 then makes its crossing of NY 311. (6-14-2026)

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Brewster and Danbury are a respective 5 and 14 miles away. (6-14-2026)

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Exit 65 (old exit 19) is 2 miles away, and intersects New York State Route 312 with control cities of Carmel and Brewster. (6-14-2026)

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Meanwhile, I-84's interchange with I-684 is 5 miles and minutes away from this overhead VMS. (6-14-2026)

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A crossing of Bullet Hole Road is seen here. (6-14-2026)

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The Southeast station of the Metro-North commuter train line in Brewster Heights, and a NYSP barrack are accessible from exit 65. (6-14-2026)

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Exit 65 sits just past a lefthand curve. (6-14-2026)

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The exit 65 gore sign. (6-14-2026)

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NY 312 crosses I-84 at a straight angle. (6-14-2026)

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An I-84 reassurance shield follows exit 65. (6-14-2026)

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Exit 68, which is 2 miles away, intersects Interstate 684 and New York State Route 22, which respectively have control cities of White Plains and Pawling. (6-14-2026)

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Exit 68A (I-684 south) can be taken to New York City by way of the Saw Mill River Parkway and/or I-287/87. (6-14-2026)

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The Interstate crosses Metro-North right-of-way, followed by Tonetta Lake Road. (6-14-2026)

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A mile before exit 68A, it and exit 68B are listed on separate overhead signs. (6-14-2026)

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Exit 68A is ahead on the right. (6-14-2026)

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The exit 68A gore sign. Along its 28-mile path, I-684 nicks a corner of former Fairfield County, Connecticut which is now part of the state's Western Planning Region. It has no exits in Connecticut. (6-14-2026)

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Exit 68B now follows suit. (6-14-2026)

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At the onramp from I-684 north, I-84 passes under Starr Ridge Road. (6-14-2026)

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Danbury is now 8 miles away; Connecticut state capital Hartford is 65. (6-14-2026)

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I-84 then finds itself crossing New York State Route 121 (Peach Lake Road), which westbound I-84 has access to at exit 70. (6-14-2026)

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On the right, eastbound I-84 receives an onramp from NY 121. (6-14-2026)

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I-84's last eastbound reassurance shield in New York is to the right. (6-14-2026)

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The first eastbound exit in Connecticut, exit 1 at Saw Mill Road, is a mile away. (6-14-2026)

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A Connecticut welcome center is located in the vicinity of exit 2. (6-14-2026)

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A weigh station is also situated just over the state line. (6-14-2026)

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Exit 1 is ahead on the right. (6-14-2026)

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At exit 1, I-84 leaves New York for Connecticut, whose welcome sign boasts of it being home to the pizza capital of the U.S. (namely, New Haven). There is ¾ mile advance signage at the state line for exit 2, which intersects U.S. routes 6 and 202 (Mill Plain Road/Old Ridgebury Road). (6-14-2026)

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