From Connecticut

Directions to Saint Anthony Orthodox Church

385 Ivy Lane

Bergenfield, New Jersey 07621

Location for GPS users:
North 40.91215° West 73.98459°

Starting from the West End of the Connecticut Turnpike (Interstate 95)

These directions make use of both odometer readings and mileage markers. Mileage markers are the small signs at the side of the road that indicate in miles and tenths of miles, the distance, in the case of Interstate 95 on the Connecticut Turnpike, the distance from the New York State line, and in the case of the New York State Thruway, the distance from the New York City Line.

When you pass Exit 1 on the Connecticut Turnpike (Interstate 95 in western Connecticut) move to the right hand lane. Mile 0 will be in the center of a small bridge as you enter New York State. Immediately after entering New York State the Interstate 287 ramp will cut off up and to your right.

Odometer measurements start from the bottom of the ramp.

Miles	Kilometers
0.0	0.00	Exit 21. Exit to the right onto the ramp.
0.2	0.32	The ramp splits at this point. Take the left split that says: "Cross Westchester Expressway". Proceed onto the expressway.
10.9	17.54	You pass Exit 1 of the Cross Westchester Expressway. Don’t take it, there is still another ramp to go.
11.2	18.02	Take the right hand ramp with the sign that says: 87 287 (In Interstate shields) Albany Tappan Zee Bridge

You have now left the Cross Westchester Expressway and are on the New York State Thruway. You are still on Interstate 287 but have picked up Interstate 87 North as well. Note that there are mileage markers on the right side of the Thruway. We will use them.

13.2	21.24	You will enter the Tappan Zee Bridge at this point and cross the Hudson River. There is no toll in the direction you are going.
16.3	26.23	You will leave the Tappan Zee Bridge. Just stay on the Thruway. If the traffic is heavy, start working your way to the right hand lane.
18.0	28.96	At mileage marker 17.9 there will be a warning sign saying: Exit 12 303 West Nyack 1 Mile Move to the right hand lane if you haven’t already done so.
18.8	30.25	At mileage marker 18.6 the Exit ramp begins. Stay to the right on the ramp as it affords you the opportunity to do so. When the lane opens up to the right, take it.
19.1	30.73	At the traffic light at the top of the ramp, turn right.
19.2	30.89	Another traffic light. Turn right again. You are now on New York State Route 303 South. This has no other name, it is simply Route 303.

At this point you are simply going to go straight for 12 miles to the traffic circle (rotary if you’re from New England, roundabout if you’re from Old England) in Cresskill. It’s the only circle you will encounter, and it is marked by a monument resembling the Washington Monument except nowhere near as tall. Don’t worry, you won’t miss it. What follows here is simply to reassure you that you are still on the right road, since the state you are in will change once, the route number once, and the name of the road twice.

23.8	38.29	Cross over the Palisades Interstate Parkway on an overpass. Keep going straight.
25.3	40.71	Enter New Jersey at Northvale. New York State Route 303 ends. The road narrows to a county road and becomes Bergen County Route 505, better known locally as Livingston Street. (Most Bergen County residents are unaware of county route numbers.) You will remain on Route 505 until you reach Ivy Lane, the street Saint Anthony’s is on.
26.4	42.48	Enter Norwood.
28.3	45.53	Cross Harrington Avenue which will cross on a diagonal. On the far left corner there is an Exxon Station. At this point Livingston Street becomes Knickerbocker Road. However it is still Route 505. Keep going straight.
29.4	47.30	A sign on the left hand side of the road will indicate that you are entering Demarest.
29.7	47.79	Pass Northern Valley Regional High School Demarest on your left. A large sign on the wall of the building will say that.
30.4	48.91	A sign on the left hand side of the road will indicate that you are entering Cresskill.

You can’t miss the monument at the upcoming traffic circle. It appears to be right in the middle of the road and looks like a short version of the Washington Monument.

31.2	50.20	Enter the monument traffic circle. Go one half way around the circle so that you resume the direction you were going.
31.8	51.17	You will pass under a blinking yellow light. The name of the street you cross will be Hickory Avenue. Keep going straight.
32.2	51.81	You will pass a traffic light. The name of the street is Riveredge Road. Keep going straight.
32.4	52.13	You will pass a traffic light. The name of the street is West Clinton Avenue. Keep going straight. You will be turning right at the next traffic light.
33.2	53.42	You will arrive at a traffic light. The name of the street is Ivy Lane. Turn right. You leave Route 505 at this point.
33.4	53.74	Saint Anthony’s will come up suddenly on the right. It is just beyond an intersecting street on your left. If you find a golf course on your right you missed it.