Long Island, NY Traffic Cameras: 800+ Live Cams

Coverage Areas

Key Corridors

Long Island's east-west orientation funnels virtually all traffic through a handful of critical corridors. Understanding these routes is essential for navigating the island efficiently. According to a 2016 study, Long Island residents face some of the most challenging commutes in the nation, with an average one-way travel time of 33.0 minutes—a figure that frequently exceeds two hours for "super commuters" traveling from eastern Suffolk County into Midtown Manhattan.

Long Island Expressway (I-495)

The LIE is Long Island's primary limited-access highway, stretching 71 miles from the Queens-Midtown Tunnel in Manhattan to Riverhead in eastern Suffolk County. Known locally as "the world's longest parking lot," the LIE handles massive daily volumes; according to NYSDOT traffic census data, western sections of the highway process approximately 210,000 vehicles daily, while segments in Nassau County see about 190,000. Congestion is heaviest between exits 30 and 49, where traffic from the Northern State, Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway, and Sagtikos State Parkway merge.

Southern State Parkway

Running 22 miles through Nassau and into western Suffolk County, the Southern State is a legacy parkway with low overpasses that prohibit commercial vehicles. Safety remains a paramount concern for local planners; Long Island leads New York State in traffic fatalities, with Suffolk County recording 164 deaths in 2022 alone. The interchange with the Meadowbrook Parkway near Hempstead Lake State Park and the merge at Valley Stream near the Belt Parkway are consistent bottleneck points.

Northern State Parkway

Paralleling the LIE to the south, the Northern State runs 24 miles from the Grand Central Parkway in Queens to the Sagtikos State Parkway in Commack. Like the Southern State, it bans commercial vehicles and has lower clearances. Traffic cameras along this route help commuters monitor conditions at the Meadowbrook and Wantagh parkway interchanges, where merging traffic from the North Shore and South Shore creates predictable slowdowns. Users can also monitor live street feeds along Old Country Road and Jericho Turnpike to check for road-level gridlock near the major malls or local events.

Rush Hour Patterns

Long Island traffic follows a pronounced tidal pattern. Each weekday morning, hundreds of thousands of commuters funnel westbound toward New York City via the LIE, Northern State, Southern State, and the LIRR. The reverse flow occurs each evening. This predictable pattern intensifies dramatically on summer Fridays, when weekend beach traffic to Jones Beach, Fire Island, and the Hamptons overlaps with the regular evening commute.

The stretch of the LIE between Exit 41 (Route 106/107) and Exit 30 (Cross Island Parkway) is among the most congested in New York State during morning rush. In the evening, eastbound traffic backs up from Exit 33 (Shelter Rock Road) well into Nassau County. Real-time camera feeds let you gauge delay severity and decide whether to use alternate routes like the Northern State or surface roads through the North Shore villages.

Weather Impacts

Long Island's coastal position makes it vulnerable to weather conditions that rarely affect inland areas. Nor'easters can bring heavy snow and coastal flooding, particularly along the South Shore and in low-lying areas near the Great South Bay. Fog is common during spring and fall, reducing visibility on the exposed parkway sections. Summer thunderstorms can cause flash flooding on the Southern State Parkway, which runs through a natural drainage corridor.

Winter storms present particular challenges because Long Island's geography limits alternate routing. When the LIE slows to a crawl during a snowstorm, the Northern and Southern State parkways — which prohibit plows and salt trucks due to commercial vehicle bans — may take longer to clear. Traffic cameras become especially valuable during weather events, letting you see actual road conditions rather than relying on forecasts alone.

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About Long Island Traffic Cameras

TrafficVision.Live provides free access to 800+ live traffic cameras throughout Long Island. Our platform aggregates feeds from New York's 511 system and Department of Transportation cameras, giving you comprehensive coverage of traffic conditions across Nassau and Suffolk counties. These cameras are part of the world's largest traffic camera directory with 135,000+ live feeds from 600+ sources in 130+ countries across all 7 continents.

Whether you're planning your commute, checking current road conditions, or monitoring specific areas for traffic congestion, our Long Island traffic camera network provides real-time visibility into the region's transportation infrastructure. View live feeds from major routes including the Long Island Expressway (I-495), Northern State Parkway, Southern State Parkway, and Sunrise Highway.

Our interactive map interface lets you quickly locate cameras near your route, while the grid view provides an organized way to browse all available feeds. Build custom routes to see all cameras along your commute, save favorites for instant access, and monitor multiple areas simultaneously to make informed travel decisions.