Interstate 95

Interstate 95 is a major highway running roughly 1900 miles (3100 kilometers) from Miami in Florida northward to Houlton in Maine, linking numerous metropolitan areas along the eastern seaboard of the country. The road passes through densely populated corridors as well as rural stretches, crossing different climate zones and types of terrain.

Construction started in the late 1950s as part of a nationwide project to create modern expressways for defense and commerce. Completion of individual sections stretched over several decades and permanently changed economic connections among the coastal states.

The route passes through communities with very different daily rhythms, from the warm coastal towns of Florida to the older cities of New England, where travelers encounter local markets and regional foods. Along the corridor, large port cities alternate with small rural settlements, each maintaining its own customs and seasonal celebrations.

Service areas with fuel stations, restaurants and restrooms appear regularly along the route, usually spaced every 30 to 50 miles (50 to 80 kilometers). In urban sections, traffic can become heavy during morning and evening hours, while rural stretches tend to flow more smoothly.

The route passes through fifteen states, making it one of the longest continuous roadways along a single coastline in the country. In some sections, it runs parallel to historic postal roads from the 18th century that once connected the colonies.

Location: Maine

Location: New Hampshire

Location: Massachusetts

Location: Rhode Island

Location: Connecticut

Location: New York

Location: New Jersey

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Location: Delaware

Location: Maryland

Location: Virginia

Location: North Carolina

Location: South Carolina

Location: Georgia

Location: Florida

Inception: 1956

GPS coordinates: 36.57628,-77.56502

Latest update: December 12, 2025 19:50