Live traffic cameras · New York · NYSDOT (511NY)

New York traffic cameras, live

See the actual road before you drive it. Live NYSDOT (511NY) highway cameras across New York on one map, each tagged with its route and mile marker. Free, no account — tap any camera for the latest image.

live cameras in New York
NYSDOT
camera source
Loading live New York cameras…

Live cameras across New York

New York State DOT's 511NY cameras cover the New York City metro, the Thruway, and the snowy Great Lakes and Adirondack corridors upstate.

Watch I-87 (the Thruway) and I-90 across the state, plus I-95 and the NYC-area crossings.

Every camera on this map comes straight from NYSDOT (511NY) and is tagged with the route and mile marker where the DOT provides it, so you can tell exactly which stretch of road you're looking at. Tap a camera dot to open its latest image; tap the image to see it full-size.

New York camera questions, answered

Where can I watch live New York traffic cameras?

Right here — the map above shows live NYSDOT (511NY) highway cameras across New York, each tagged with its route and mile marker so you know which stretch you're seeing. For cameras beyond New York, see every highway camera in 25 states.

Are New York DOT traffic cameras free?

Yes. NYSDOT (511NY) publishes its traffic cameras publicly, and MileCheck puts them on one map for free — no account, no sign-up. To have the nearest camera follow you as you drive, the MileCheck app does it hands-free on CarPlay and Android Auto.

Which highways have cameras in New York?

Watch I-87 (the Thruway) and I-90 across the state, plus I-95 and the NYC-area crossings.

How often do New York traffic cameras update?

Most NYSDOT (511NY) cameras refresh every minute or two, straight from the DOT. Open the app image full-size by tapping it on the map above. Weather, snow, and traffic can all change between refreshes, so always drive to the conditions you actually see.

The nearest New York camera, right as you drive

MileCheck shows the nearest camera and your exact mile marker in real time as you drive New York's highways, plus live DOT alerts on your route. Free to start, works offline, runs on CarPlay and Android Auto.

iOS App Store Google Play