West Side Highway, New York City
Facts and practical information
The Joe DiMaggio Highway, commonly called the West Side Highway and formerly the Miller Highway, is a 5.42-mile-long mostly surface section of New York State Route 9A, running from West 72nd Street along the Hudson River to the southern tip of Manhattan in New York City. It replaced the West Side Elevated Highway, built between 1929 and 1951, which was shut down in 1973 due to neglect and lack of maintenance, and was dismantled by 1989. North of 72nd Street the roadway continues north as the Henry Hudson Parkway. ()
Midtown Manhattan (Hell's Kitchen)New York City
West Side Highway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Intrepid Sea, Terminal 5, USS Intrepid, CBS Broadcast Center.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to West Side Highway?
How to get to West Side Highway by public transport?
Bus
- 12th Avenue/West 46th Street • Lines: M12, M50 (1 min walk)
- West 49th Street & 12th Avenue • Lines: M50 (4 min walk)
Ferry
- Midtown/West 39th Street (10 min walk)
Metro
- 34th Street–Hudson Yards • Lines: <7>, 7 (17 min walk)
- 50th Street • Lines: A, C, E (18 min walk)
Train
- Pennsylvania Station (24 min walk)
- New York Penn Station (27 min walk)
Light rail
- Port Imperial • Lines: Hblr (28 min walk)