Originally Posted by
Papa Tom
Alan:
My route from NYC to Flushing, Queens really depends on whether a single strip of dirt still exists off the bridge at Northern Blvd, near CitiField (Shea Stadium). Other things have likely changed since my last ride, too, so I'd rather you get directions from NYC to Syosset from someone else. Basically, though, it uses streets to get to the entrance of the Flushing Bay Promenade, which starts at Laguardia Airport, then continues into College Point and onward (via streets) to the Cross Island Parkway bike path. From there, you take some streets through Douglaston that lead to the Long Island Expressway Service Road. This will take you all the way out to Syosset.
Once in Syosset, you need to make your way over to Woodbury Road and start heading north. Then, follow these directions:
- Take Woodbury Road past the Cold Spring Harbor Long Island Rail Road station and continue straight at the top of the hill when you see Woodbury Road turn sharp left. (Do not turn left!!!) The road you were on now becomes Pulaski Rd.
- Take Pulaski13 miles to Rt. 25A in Kings Park and turn RIGHT.
- Proceed 2 miles to fork and go straight onto ROSE STREET
- Take ROSE STREET To LANDING AVENUE. Make RIGHT
- Go 2 miles to EDGEWOOD in Smithtown. Make LEFT
- 2 miles to 25A
- 4 miles to fork in Stony Brook and bear left (don't go under trestle to the right)
- Continue ½ mile and see Stony Brook Museums on left. Turn RIGHT to stay on 25A
- 5.75 miles, pass Setauket, to Port Jefferson Village
I've done Syosset to Pt. Jeff so many times that I don't carry a cue sheet anymore. Please be sure to check these against a map before you head out!
Thanks, PT. I'll do a little perusing of google maps to get a better sense of the route. Doesn't look too complicated.