U.S. Route 202

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U.S. Route 202 (US 202) is a U.S. Highway that runs from New Castle, Delaware to Bangor, Maine. The route spans approximately 630 miles and traverses eight states: Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.

Route description

Delaware

US 202 begins at an intersection with U.S. Route 13 and Delaware Route 141 in New Castle, Delaware. It travels north through the city of Wilmington and continues into Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, US 202 passes through the western suburbs of Philadelphia. It intersects with major highways such as Interstate 76, Interstate 476, and U.S. Route 30. The route continues north, passing through towns like West Chester and King of Prussia.

New Jersey

US 202 enters New Jersey near Lambertville and continues northeast through towns such as Flemington and Somerville. It intersects with major highways including Interstate 287 and Interstate 80.

New York

In New York, US 202 runs through the Hudson Valley region. It passes through towns like Peekskill and Yorktown. The route intersects with U.S. Route 9 and Taconic State Parkway.

Connecticut

US 202 enters Connecticut near Danbury and continues through towns such as New Milford and Litchfield. It intersects with U.S. Route 7 and U.S. Route 6.

Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, US 202 travels through the Pioneer Valley region. It passes through towns like Southwick and Belchertown. The route intersects with Interstate 91 and Massachusetts Route 2.

New Hampshire

US 202 enters New Hampshire near Winchendon, Massachusetts and continues through towns such as Peterborough and Concord. It intersects with Interstate 89 and Interstate 93.

Maine

In Maine, US 202 travels through the southern part of the state. It passes through towns like Sanford and Lewiston. The route terminates in Bangor, Maine, where it intersects with Interstate 95.

History

US 202 was established in 1934 as part of the original U.S. Highway System. The route has undergone several realignments and extensions since its inception.

Major intersections

• U.S. Route 13 in New Castle, Delaware
• Interstate 76 in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
• Interstate 287 in Bridgewater, New Jersey
• Interstate 80 in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
• U.S. Route 9 in Peekskill, New York
• Interstate 91 in Holyoke, Massachusetts
• Interstate 93 in Concord, New Hampshire
• Interstate 95 in Bangor, Maine

Related pages

• U.S. Highway System
• Interstate Highway System
• List of U.S. Highways