Where was Cannonball! filmed

Locations

• George Washington Bridge, Manhattan

  In movie

  Scene where the racers are shown pushing into Manhattan via a high-traffic Hudson River crossing, using the bridge approach and roadway as a clear visual marker that they have reached New York.

  Real

  George Washington Bridge, Manhattan on the map

  Scene was shot at the George Washington Bridge, a major double-deck suspension bridge over the Hudson River connecting Manhattan to Fort Lee, used for constant commuter traffic and expansive river-and-skyline views.

• Lincoln Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel Expressway, New York

  In movie

  Scene where the cars are depicted entering Midtown through the tunnel route and adjacent expressway approaches, emphasizing fast, constrained driving in an enclosed corridor before emerging into dense Manhattan traffic.

  Real

  Lincoln Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel Expressway, New York on the map

  Scene was shot at the Lincoln Tunnel, a key vehicular tunnel under the Hudson River linking New Jersey and Midtown Manhattan, with multi-bore traffic flow and a well-known Manhattan portal feeding directly into city streets.

• Times Square (Broadway, 7th Avenue, West 42nd and 47th Streets) Manhattan

  In movie

  Scene where the finish-area atmosphere is conveyed through shots in the Times Square street grid, using the bright commercial crossroads and crowds to contrast the open-road race with tight urban conditions.

  Real

  Times Square (Broadway, 7th Avenue, West 42nd and 47th Streets) Manhattan on the map

  Scene was shot at Times Square, the busy Midtown Manhattan district where Broadway and Seventh Avenue intersect, surrounded by large illuminated signage, heavy pedestrian movement, and constant vehicle congestion day and night.