Holland Tunnel
Tunnel
New York
"The cars may look different, but the sight of traffic is familiar!"(35 Tips)
"often the exterior toll lanes"(6 Tips)
"They really need to make this EZ Pass only."(6 Tips)
"Best bridge if you want to come straight in the city!"(6 Tips)
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BuddyJuly 3, 2012Don't cross that white solid line while under the tunnel for ANY reason! There are cameras all along the entire tunnel which will take a picture of your license plate and nail you with a huge ticket!!
TheMobileBrokerMarch 19, 2012Welcome to the Big Apple! Consider adding Harlem on your list of places to visit while you're here. You'll be glad you did!
Glenda B 🙌June 9, 2012Don't play the "hold-your-breath-until-the-end-of-the-tunnel" game or you're bound to suffocate and pass out. This tunnel is a non-stop traffic nightmare and a real bonafide shitshow. EVERY. TIME.Upvoted Mar 11
- US National ArchivesSeptember 1, 2011The cars may look different, but the sight of traffic is familiar! Take advantage of New York City's public transportation to avoid the congestion. Read more
Ron PetroAugust 28, 2016Avoid this tunnel at all costs, take the George Washington Bridge. The GWB is further north but when car breaks down in the two lane tunnel it doesn't get towed out causing a traffic jam for hours!- Kurt HoffmanJuly 2, 2013As you're driving through, imagine what it would be like if the tunnel burst and the Hudson River came roaring in.
David W HoggMarch 24, 2013One of the most popular spots in the city. A bit lacking in charm. Smells like diesel!
This little street has a few carriage houses directly over the tunnel entrance (the street itself is elevated as a sort-of "bridge") & London-style streetposts. Suss the history, O Detective!
Sara 🌈⚔🍾August 8, 2016When there's no traffic, super fast and easy but traffic can be rough. Definitely get that EZ Pass out.
Jacob ShemkovitzAugust 31, 2013Tunnel underneath the Hudson River, connecting Manhattan and New Jersey; civil engineering landmark; one of the earliest ventilated tunnels
The right side of the tolls is usually less congested than the left. Everyone getting off of 139 usually stays to the left.
Don't check in on Foursquare while you're entering a narrow underground tunnel!
Matthew CohenNovember 20, 2010Honk 3 times in quick succession when stopped by the trump soho building. Wait two second. Let out a two second long horn blast. Gwenndolinn the hooker will emerge and hop in the passenger seat.
A necessary evil, the Holland Tunnel is my vital link between urban excitement and suburban ennui.
Chris SakaiDecember 28, 2011If you're on the bus and it's been more than five minutes, strangle the person sitting next to you, they're wasting your oxygen.
Luna Park Coney IslandMay 12, 2012Just think - instead of being stuck in traffic, you could be enjoying the sun and the surf at Luna Park on Coney Island.
From NJ, shoot for lanes 1 or 4, the left lane moves faster and merging is faster from the outer toll gates. From NY... Good luck.
Scott RootApril 5, 2012Abandon all hope! Bring a passenger to get food along the way as you W-A-I-T...
Amanda ROctober 3, 2011You'll be able to get through war and peace on tape before you even make it thru the tunnel - there's always so much damn traffic!
Keep the windows up and air on and pray for no traffic...🙃
eric bornemannJanuary 29, 2023Would be better if you actually ended up in Holland rather then New Jersey.
Save some $$ sign u p for car pool... when you have 3+ in the car... go to cash lane. .. say car pool!!!!
Thank gosh that I have the tunnel and I don't have to swim. My breaststroke ain't so hot.
Dominic KumarasingheOctober 10, 2012Always stick to the left hand side. Avoid those deviants who cut you off....
Stay to the outside lanes if you pay with cash, inside with EZ-Pass.
InmiNovember 14, 2010do not travel via holland tunnel on Sunday night! After 5pm, it is jammed even after midnight! Use a different route if you can.
Gregory MannJanuary 2, 2012If you're stuck in the Lincoln Tunnel and have to use the bathroom, don't get out and pee in the tunnel....they have cameras lol:-)- This "merge of death" isn't for the faint of heart... often the exterior toll lanes are the fastest.
🥤Baja すごい Blast🌊January 17, 2012Just keep swimming just keep swimming just keep swimming just keep swimming ~
John HazardMay 10, 201045 min delays at the Holland, but still moves faster & more comfortable than the Lincoln.
Billy RobisonApril 29, 2012A mustard enema would be more fun than trying to get through this freaking tunnel.
Shavone SaundersNovember 27, 2011The whole purpose is to make it out of the tunnel, move people moooooove!
Kev the Driver-InstructorJanuary 4, 2012Tale a deep breath and inhale all the exhaust fumes left by the cars and buses!
If you're here, you already know this is the best lane because of fewer alternate merges
Only tip I can give is stay away from the tunnel. Period. Almost never a goof time to go.
Go through the tunnel late at night when they clean it and see the upside down street sweeper contraption. Cool!
avoid this tunnel during rush hour. it is always super packed.
The New York Daily NewsAugust 20, 2011
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