Route 110 (NY-110 / Broadhollow Road)
Route 110 (NY-110 / Broadhollow Road) is one of the most important north–south commercial corridors on Long Island, running through western Suffolk County and serving major communities including Amityville, Farmingdale, Melville, Huntington Station, and Huntington. Known locally as Broadhollow Road through much of its central section, the route is one of Long Island’s busiest business, retail, office, and commuter corridors.
The roadway links the South Shore with central Suffolk County and the North Shore, connecting drivers to major east–west routes including Southern State Parkway, Route 109, Long Island Expressway, Northern State Parkway, and Jericho Turnpike.
Because Route 110 passes through one of Long Island’s largest business districts, traffic can be heavy during weekday commuting periods, lunch hours, weekend shopping periods, and major event days near retail, office, airport, and entertainment destinations.
Route and Features
- Southern Terminus: Amityville area near the South Shore
- Northern Terminus: Huntington area near Long Island’s North Shore
- Primary Local Name: Broadhollow Road through the Farmingdale and Melville business corridor
- Counties Served: Primarily western Suffolk County, with strong connections to nearby Nassau County corridors
- Character: Busy commercial arterial with office parks, shopping centers, industrial areas, restaurants, hotels, and commuter traffic
- Vehicle Access: Open to passenger vehicles, buses, trucks, and commercial traffic unless otherwise posted
Major Intersections & Connections (south → north)
| Intersection / Area | Destination / Notes |
|---|---|
| Amityville area | Southern access near the South Shore and nearby South Shore communities |
| Southern State Parkway | Major east–west parkway connection across western and central Long Island |
| Route 109 (NY-109) | Commercial and industrial connection serving West Babylon, Babylon, and Farmingdale |
| Republic Airport area | Airport, aviation, business, and industrial access near Farmingdale |
| Adventureland / Farmingdale corridor | Retail, entertainment, restaurants, and family attractions along the Broadhollow Road area |
| Long Island Expressway | Major regional interchange serving the Melville business district and central Long Island travel |
| Northern State Parkway | Important parkway connection toward western Nassau County, central Suffolk, and the North Shore |
| Jericho Turnpike | East–west commercial corridor serving Huntington Station, Melville, and nearby communities |
| Huntington Station | Local access toward rail, retail, and residential neighborhoods |
| Huntington | Northern section leading toward Huntington village, harbor areas, and North Shore destinations |
Commercial and Business Importance
Route 110 is widely recognized as one of Long Island’s most important business corridors. The Melville section in particular contains major office parks, corporate campuses, hotels, restaurants, medical offices, professional services, and regional employers.
Farther south, the Farmingdale and Republic Airport area includes aviation-related businesses, industrial properties, warehouses, retail centers, and automotive services. This makes Route 110 important not only for commuters, but also for freight, service vehicles, business travelers, and local shoppers.
The corridor’s location between the Southern State Parkway, Long Island Expressway, and Northern State Parkway gives it a central role in daily travel across western Suffolk County and nearby Nassau County.
Driving Conditions and Traffic
- Heavy commuting: Traffic is often heaviest near the Long Island Expressway, Northern State Parkway, and Melville office district.
- Commercial traffic: Trucks, delivery vehicles, service vehicles, and employee traffic are common throughout the Broadhollow Road corridor.
- Retail activity: Shopping, dining, and entertainment traffic can be heavy near Farmingdale, Adventureland, and nearby shopping centers.
- Signalized intersections: Drivers should expect frequent traffic lights, turn lanes, business entrances, and stop-and-go conditions.
- Regional access: Route 110 remains one of the most useful north–south connections between the South Shore, central Long Island, and the North Shore.
Vicinity of Route 110
Notable Facts
- Major business corridor: Route 110 is one of the most important office, retail, and industrial corridors in Suffolk County.
- Melville employment center: The roadway supports one of Long Island’s largest suburban business districts in and around Melville.
- Airport access: Route 110 provides access to the Republic Airport area and surrounding aviation-related businesses.
- Parkway connections: The corridor links drivers to the Southern State Parkway, Northern State Parkway, and the Long Island Expressway.
- North–south role: Route 110 connects the South Shore, central Suffolk business districts, and North Shore communities in one continuous corridor.
