Route 25 (NY-25)
New York State Route 25 (NY-25) is one of Long Island’s longest and most important roadways, stretching from Queens Boulevard in western Queens all the way to Orient Point on the North Fork. Covering more than 105 miles, it serves as both a major commuter artery and a historic route.
The highway is made up of several well-known segments:
- Queens Blvd / Hillside Ave (Queens)
- Jericho Turnpike (Nassau & western Suffolk)
- Middle Country Road (central Suffolk)
- Main Road (North Fork, Suffolk)
Unlike Long Island’s parkways, Route 25 is a state highway open to all vehicles, including commercial traffic. Its mix of multi-lane commercial corridors, suburban arterials, and scenic rural stretches makes it one of the most diverse roads on Long Island.
Route and Features
- Western Terminus: Queens Blvd at I-495 (Queens, NY)
- Eastern Terminus: Orient Point Ferry Terminal (Suffolk, NY — ferry to New London, Connecticut)
- Length: ~105 miles
- Counties: Queens, Nassau, Suffolk
- Character: Urban boulevard, suburban arterial, rural highway
- Restrictions: None (open to passenger and commercial vehicles)
Major Segments & Junctions (west → east)
| Segment / Exit | Destination / Roadway | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Blvd / Hillside Ave | I-495 (LIE) / Grand Central Pkwy | NY-25 begins in Queens |
| Jericho Turnpike | Mineola, Westbury, Syosset, Huntington | Major commercial corridor |
| Northern State Pkwy / Meadowbrook Pkwy / Wantagh Pkwy | Multiple junctions | Key north–south links |
| Smithtown (Jericho Tpke) | NY-347 split | Route divides between NY-25 & NY-347 toward Port Jefferson |
| Middle Country Rd | Selden, Centereach, Coram, Middle Island, Ridge | Central Suffolk suburban corridor |
| Riverhead | NY-24, NY-104, Peconic Ave | Gateway to the East End |
| Main Road (North Fork) | Jamesport, Mattituck, Southold, Greenport | Vineyards, farm stands, historic villages |
| Orient Point | Ferry Terminal | Eastern terminus; ferry to Connecticut |
Notable Facts
- NY-25 is Long Island’s only state route that runs the entire length of the island.
- Follows historic colonial roads, including the Old Kings Highway.
- Serves as the main commercial spine for Nassau & western Suffolk, but transitions to scenic wine country road across the North Fork.
- Terminates at the Cross Sound Ferry, connecting Long Island to New England.
- A parallel scenic route, NY-25A, runs along the North Shore, rejoining NY-25 near Riverhead.
