I-84 East Through Hartford, CT

Follows I-84 East through the Metro Hartford area from Exit 35 to Exit 65.

[@Freewayjim]

I never said I'll NEVER go through or film New Haven. Hey if you want to see New Haven so bad, pay my way and I'll go film it. What's disappointing is to have people complaining about something that they don't have to pay a single cent to watch or enjoy. You think these trips are cheap?

[@thetree6481]

I totally agree, you do these for the viewers having to pay tolls (especially nj turnpike, mass pike, Florida tolls, etc) and still some are haters that complain about your content , people needs give you a break fr

[@VifilmsOfficial]

Hallelujah! The Great Northern Forest Combined with the quality AND the fact that it was 2012 when you recorded this and the skyline, the highway is clean and everything else is AWESOME! Hope you make new uploads soon… edit: also I have to say, the new construction is so modern it’s ruining the beauty! The signs were diverse and now everything is medal! Hope they fix everything their doing wrong

[@mjoven1975]

The gap between the freeway lanes and the HOV lane is huge! I also noticed that this stretch of I-84 had quite a few left exits. Very nice stretch of freeway. I'm still astounded by the great weather you got on this trip. You really got lucky with all the beautiful sunny days for filming. Thanks for sharing!

[@FreewayBrent]

lol, I was waiting to see you finally use this song in a video; good choice. Thanks for the mention, too. Perhaps we should link each other's videos, because of the song choice. Anyway, I would've never known about this freeway, had you not given me the personal recommendation, a few years back. It's definitely the baddest stretch of freeway in New England; you just don't see a ROW for nearly 30 (theoretical) lanes in that part of the country, with this being the bold exception.

[@InterstateKyle]

You've probably herd this a lot from me but I STILL can't get over how green everything is in that section of the U.S.! Great video Jim! Really enjoyed the music.

[@denniswhite4446]

That green is the Great Northern Forest you speak of. Been so broken up by mankind at this point that we may not recognize it as "a thing" so readily, but if given any chance it starts moving right back in to any place it was cut away. Was and is one of the natural wonders of the world.

[@seand67]

Thanks for driving through my home town. Awesome video

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you, I have a new video through Hartford from the 2014 series.

[@lupine25]

If you're ever out here in the northwest, check out I-84's western cousin in Oregon. My #1 favorite road to drive (the views along the Columbia are breathtaking and it gets even better in the Blue Mountains...Emigrant Ridge along 84 has a westward view where you can see for miles!)

[@just_jertie]

Living in the Hartford area, this has always been one of my favorite roads to drive on. Good video.

[@leticiabromley6013]

Hands down best view: Rte 2 coming in from Glastonbury. There's a point starting around Glastonbury/East Hartford where the whole city and hills are pretty breathtaking. That view made me become fascinated with city skylines, from a little kid to this day.

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it, New England roads are definitely a little different from most everywhere else.

[@Freewayjim]

A city's size is more accurately gauged by its Metro Population....Hartford has 1.3 Million in its Metro Area.

[@godness7770]

How big is Hartford? There must be lots of people crowded in one tiny town.

[@Freewayjim]

@@godness7770 LOL, 122K City Population, 1.2 Million Metro Population.

[@godness7770]

@@Freewayjim wow! That's alot of people! I hope the unemployment rate is not high.

[@TheMarshall67]

Hey Jim, any idea on why there was never a interstate highway between Hartford and Providence?

[@Simplified04]

I’ll reply to you 10 years later lol! Basically they were going to but the local residents in that area turned it down to keep the area rural.

[@jakeparsons7171]

Where you start is actually at Mile 49, not 45. Also, the 50 MPH zone at the beginning was recently raised to 55 MPH, and the 55 MPH zone east of Route 72 is now 65 MPH until just east of the Route 9 interchange.

[@jamesnotfound]

Love your videos dude! Fun and informative! I can't wait to see your next few videos in my state of MA :)

[@Freewayjim]

Much appreciated, thank you!

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks, glad you liked the ride. You should have seen I-84/86 before the reconstruction, it was bad even by Pennsylvania standards, an antiquated 4 lane freeway.

[@alancavy]

Wow. I just subbed. Everything I know cuz I live in South Windsor and this was a great video. Thx. 2:19 never knew that. I know that bridge.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@josephpenn1115]

I've driven on ct-4, ct-9, I-84, and I-91 so many times it's not even funny

[@alnoofy]

It was one of my best years when i was studying and living in Hartford , hoping come back to see it again .. Really thnx for the video . U let me remmeber my beatiful days ...

[@pjg19751]

I always felt Hartford had a very impressive skyline for a smaller city.

[@Simplified04]

I also feel that way

[@godness7770]

Did I miss seeing East Hartford? Thanks for this video.

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks, East Hartford is from 4:15 to 5:30

[@godness7770]

@@Freewayjim ok, I will go back and look. I really want to see the whole town of West and East Hartford. If you can do more videos like this or more, I will appreciate it. Thanks!

[@Freewayjim]

@@godness7770 I live in Atlanta, so I doubt that will happen, I don't see myself going off the Interstate through there as I'm on my way to someplace else. Here's a much better quality video from 2014, same route heading west. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eImQlpiBeJt9ppI

[@godness7770]

@@Freewayjim aww...whenever you go by, please film it again. I plan to go up there one day. So, I will try to film it. Thank you so much!

[@Freewayjim]

I'd go with I-93 in Northern NH for that, and there is a video for it coming up.

[@TheSolarcatcher]

Loving the New England tour! Some of those Connecticut expressways leave a lot to be desired IMHO, but props to them on HOV lanes and exits (although they could've fit another lane in between or something. And obviously great vid! You never fail to surprise!

[@youtubechangedmyname]

As a CT resident and native , I hate 84 . Even with 6 lanes it always has traffic and too many State Troopers sitting waiting to pull everyone over. 91 North of Hartford thru Windsor is my favorite stretch of highway in CT although traffic is still a problem at rush hour.

[@jdanon203]

Wow you have state troopers pulling people over on 84? There are rarely troopers on 95; figured it was the same everywhere.

[@Freewayjim]

Also, you never answered MY question, what is so great about New Haven as opposed to the other roads I filmed? I may very well film it someday, I think I have CT-8 North and I-84 east covered. I never said I never would, I just don't enjoy I-95 from NY to New Haven and would much rather take the route I took. It might be another 2-3 years until I'm back that way, so who knows, if the weather and lighting are good, I may just film it. I don't mind you asking, you didn't ASK, you assumed.

[@socarboy]

Great work, your work raises the bar in highway vids.

[@extremebilly124doesrobloxa3]

Hartford is a very nice urban area

[@crazeyjoe]

I agree, once you are out of Hartford itself.

[@dannyleyva2811]

I live in Newtown. I go see my cousin in West Hartford. Nice vid. Good texture

[@DannyPimienta]

Enjoyed this...brings back memories. I grew up a few blocks off the exit before you s-turn under Downtown then onto the Bulkeley Bridge. I think its the Capitol Ave exit.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks, next is Worcester, then a few from NH then 5 from Boston so stay tuned!

[@patdthomas]

Sometimes it's just nice to revisit your older videos.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@RicksTravelogue]

Dear... Connecticut sure loves the left exits... or at least in that stretch of road.

[@footballfan2786]

Love the ride and the music! I grew up in nearby Springfield and always liked Hartford

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@BmorePatriot]

Man Hartford and Springfield. My dream destination whenever I head into New England.

[@christophernogas5032]

Having lived in and outside of Hartford all my life I find it strange when people say they look forward to coming here lol

[@highnumber9494]

BmorePatriot Of course you are joking

[@JustinKies]

I live right off exit 60 this was great! :)

[@jfp3earth357]

Be careful with the next time you come back there might be electronic tolls

[@Freewayjim]

That and the Big Dig tunnels (93 & 90) probably are the most modern highways in New England.

[@extremebilly124doesrobloxa3]

Wow this some pretty good music gotta say

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@Freewayjim]

All of my gear is listed in the closing credits......to answer your question, I use Apple Final Cut Express 4.

[@luciendebeer5574]

What I remember is the river and the taxi driver that drove me to Long Island.

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks, I think that's the oldest bridge on the Interstate system.

[@richellebrittain2127]

I believe it's the second oldest, and the oldest carrying both sides of an interstate. The EB Kansas-side lanes of the I-70 crossing between the two Kansas Cities is a year older; it was originally called the Intercity Viaduct but is now also known as the Lewis & Clark Viaduct, the name first given to the WB structure originally built in 1962. (Ironically, it's the 1962 side that is currently being replaced by KDOT; the 1907 side is still structurally sound. MoDOT rebuilt its end of the viaduct in both directions some years ago.)

[@MatthewLittle]

Great video...but what is it with Connecticut's highway designer and left exits, if I may ask?

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks, IDK, you'll have to ask those who designed it, it must have seemed efficient at the time, and I'm sure they did not project for the traffic volumes those roads now serve.

[@lakebay972]

Yes, good job! That is such a great song and sampling a former Beatle is even better. I will say, however, that I slightly prefer this song better in California (FreewayBrent's video); but nonetheless, great video. I CANNOT WAIT until you come back to Dallas. Our freeways and overpasses are being expanded/rebuilt. By next year, get ready to salivate!

[@extremebilly124doesrobloxa3]

This music is what im gonna download

[@caseo9696]

I go this way everyday. Especially to get to buckland hills in Manchester.

[@Freewayjim]

I live in Atlanta so I'm sure I'll film more videos in the south.

[@nascarfordguy808]

I want to thank you for making these videos!!! I live in Hawaii so this is my escape from the islands for awhile... I've been to Cali, Nevada and on the East coast as a kid. One day I want to take me and my family on route 66! Thank you or should I say "Mahalo!"

[@Freewayjim]

Sure thing, the amazing weather will continue in future videos.

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks for watching!

[@mexicn22]

whenever I travel to worcester ma from Nyc I take this route I 84 e..thanks for the video

[@Freewayjim]

That's just the way the road was designed back in the 60's.

[@mjoven1975]

Love the song choice, and I also would like to thank FreewayBrent for introducing this song to the road community.

[@Freewayjim]

Get a grip! I'm not hostile, violent or even mad. You used the words "hate" and "disappointed", not me. I don't head up that way all the time, just three times in the last five years. One time passing through New Haven the light was bad, another it was raining, this trip I chose to film other roads that I felt are more interesting. Curious means you ask me why I did not film New Haven, not make statements using words I never used, please learn the difference.

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks, Brent has told me that as well, glad you liked it.

[@orlando777forever]

estaré allí la proxima semana

[@danclark6769]

That has got to be the most beautiful stretch of freeway in NE.

[@Олег-з8п3и]

Thanks from Russia, very best.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@Олег-з8п3и]

Good luck!

[@RalphVillers]

Living in Ansonia I like the CT 8 North to Waterbury video - and this one, our kids at U of Hartford I take 84 East to Park Road left exit 43. The fastest ride through here is on an early Sunday afternoon...no doubt that this state loves left hand entrances and exits...I-291 West Manchester to Bloomfield is the only part of the original I-291 that was actually built - opened 1993-94 IIRC

[@wert13d]

The was way went up to Mass Turnpike to Boston,Mass. Me & My Dad went to Mass. vacation last year. I hope to Cape Cod, Mass. Great Ride to check out to Provincetown.

[@crazeyjoe]

I have family that lives in Connecticut. From what I understand, the governor has a plant to re-instate the Connecticut Turnpike in to a toll road. I am glad I live out west where we say NO to toll roads!

[@KML0224]

Video needs a slight correction: The exit for CT Route 9 south is exit 39A, not 39. Exit 39 is westbound only. It's where US Route 6 splits away from I-84, heading towards Bristol.

[@someguy23475]

I will be in Providence in about two months. Wanted to check out Hartford as well, but due to the lack of freeway connecting the two, I may not have time.

[@ChrisLengyelMagic]

You should do rt 34 and 63 in CT. They're both very scenic

[@Freewayjim]

More than I've seen anywhere else!

[@Freewayjim]

I prefer to keep my personal life private, but I will tell you that it does NOT involve driving or traveling :)

[@thedalailama245]

I drive this all the time!! I live in the south end of Hartford!!!! :D

[@EvanPerc]

There sure are a lot of left exits on this freeway...any reason for that?

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you very much!

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks for watching!

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@Freewayjim]

LOL, love it! thanks.

[@benlonghighway]

4:50 Starting here, this is a very neat stretch of 65MPH highway to drive on, day or night (especially at night)!

[@jfp3earth357]

Did you know the Interstate 84 is changing again last time you were there the two sides of the highway were separated by two Bridges but then Governor Malloy decided to make one bridge out of them and now current governor Lamont wants to build a tunnel underneath Hartford into East Hartford using Interstate 84 and Interstate 91 you got to come back and check out the progress

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks!

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@210gaming]

im driving through hartford on tuesday on a 18 wheeler good information

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@Freewayjim]

I think most songs would play better in Hollywood than in Hartford.

[@Freewayjim]

Yes, I obviously did not have space to put all that but you are correct!

[@peytonedwards9199]

i live in Hartford lml nice video

[@Freewayjim]

Thanks, I shot I-84 westbound this past summer.

[@MrJamesgrate]

Awesome video, the sound track made the ride more exciting and pleasurable!

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you!

[@rivera06052]

I drive this every day - I wish rush hour was as smooth

[@JMDogg]

Love that button-copy signage

[@Noahvis4]

They been replaced sadly with new signage

[@bsmack66]

What's with all the left hand exits? Will ConnDot fix this in the future?

[@Freewayjim]

Yes, check the post by azhao101, he sums it up nicely.

[@GodfatherXXI]

I have done this route many times...

[@hugocassany]

Nice job!

[@65wiseman]

I enjoy these enormously.

[@Freewayjim]

Thank you for watching!

[@Freewayjim]

NH first then to Boston for 5 videos.

[@aflutes1706]

Great video! Great music choice!!

[@Freewayjim]

I did not go through New Haven.

[@auriazulforever]

great drive as always....!!!!!!!

[@danielepix]

I have a question if I may, what is your job?

[@shsav2012]

i think you were behind me around exit 39 and 39A what were the plates for that car if you can see

[@wwg.07]

Man I miss the good ol days of these kind of videos :/

[@Freewayjim]

You don't like the better camera/gear and more advanced production values of the newer videos?

[@Omegasunrise]

Good Job finding Milky!

[@cjsnibbor]

Nice vid Jim, as always! :-)

[@lakebay972]

That's a bummer because you're so good at it. But you know? If you're doing something you enjoy, there's no need to have a job. True, there's a need for cash flow, but happiness always wins out.

[@zyrtec3]

Wow! My everyday's way to work! From New Britain to Htfd Austin Organs (Woodland St.)! One morning I almost crashed at full speed into a kingsize... matress which must have fallen off someone's truck on this curve ca 3:40!! Tricky! Cool vid!! Thanks for posting! Makes me homesick...

[@lakebay972]

except for artists whose roots are in the East Coast like Bruce Springsteen's "57 Channels," "Family Man" by Hall and Oates or basically anything by Steely Dan.

[@christophernogas5032]

Great video but living in metro Hartford isn't that great, cost of living here is outrageously expensive

[@Freewayjim]

+Christopher Nogas Thanks and I don't doubt that.

[@roryroto]

I used to live in new Canaan and visit Hartford, but I din't like it