Help Route Newark NJ to Southern CT

[jonnie3]

I need help routing through Newark New Jersey and into Southern Connecticut pulling my 25’ FC. I recall the last time I did this I went over a very costly toll bridge. I believe it was the George Washington Bridge. Any help is appreciated to avoid the larger tolls as well as the hyper-congested areas.
Thank you in advance!

[smithcreek]

Where in southern CT? 287 and the Tapanzee bridge are fine. Anywhere east of New Haven and heading up to 84 before or after the Tapanzee is also a good option.

[chickenrx]

The 2 time we have done this from Delaware we have taken the Garden State Parkway to 287, crossed into CT via the Tappan Zee and merged onto I-95 and headed East. Safe travels.

[SteveSueMac]

Garden state parkway to Tappan Zee bridge to 684 to 84 will get you to Danbury, CT.

[jonnie3]

Originally Posted by SteveSueMac

Garden state parkway to Tappan Zee bridge to 684 to 84 will get you to Danbury, CT.

Thank you for the reply. Tappan Zee seems to be the consensus. Now just need to get my timing right to avoid the traffic.

[jonnie3]

Originally Posted by chickenrx

The 2 time we have done this from Delaware we have taken the Garden State Parkway to 287, crossed into CT via the Tappan Zee and merged onto I-95 and headed East. Safe travels.

That’s my plan. Thank you for helping me with it.

[jonnie3]

Originally Posted by smithcreek

Where in southern CT? 287 and the Tapanzee bridge are fine. Anywhere east of New Haven and heading up to 84 before or after the Tapanzee is also a good option.

Will be heading to the Fairfield area. Looks like everyone is recommending the Tappan Zee bridge, so that’s what I think I will do this time. thank you!

[OTRA15]

The GWB is do-able very early on a Sunday morning IMO. It may save you time/miles on both sides.

At other times . . . joining the chorus for the Tappan Zee to I-287 and I-95.

BTW using EZ Pass will save you a lot on tolls. Here is the NYS form to get one to include your two-axle AS:

https://www.thruway.ny.gov/ezpass/ta-w68176.pdf

The NJ DMV may have its own rules/forms. If you already have an EZ Pass account, a simple phone call may get the correct tag mailed you.

Good luck,

Peter

[2dabeach]

jonnie3....The Garden State Parkway to Rte 287 to the Tappan Zee Bridge, then Rte 287 to Rte 95 is the way to go. Keep in mind that the all-knowing-super duper great governor of NY has renamed the Tappan Zee Bridge to his father's name. The new name is the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (MCB), so you may see signs identifying the same bridge with two different names.

[Silvr_Bullet]

Originally Posted by jonnie3

I need help routing through Newark New Jersey and into Southern Connecticut pulling my 25’ FC. I recall the last time I did this I went over a very costly toll bridge. I believe it was the George Washington Bridge. Any help is appreciated to avoid the larger tolls as well as the hyper-congested areas.
Thank you in advance!

There is only so many ways to cross the Hudson River, the GW Bridge has reduced fares during off peak hours. Google fares George Washington Bridge.

[jonnie3]

I want to thank everyone that replied to my message. Your advice is so helpful.

[nuttinbutxs]

It really warms my heart to hear it called the Tappan Zee Bridge instead of the Andy Cuomo Bridge. It will always be Tappan Zee to most NY'ers.