# 511NY

> New York State's official real-time traffic and travel information source. (iPhone/iPad app by New York State Department of Transportation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/511ny/id943977454 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [New York State Department of Transportation](https://appshunter.io/developer/414755824)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 76 MB
- Languages: American English, Canadian French
- Released: 2015-02-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/511ny/id943977454/reviews.md

## What is 511NY?

Get up to the minute, real time traffic and transit information for NYS with 511NY, now featuring Drive Mode.   

511NY is New York State’s official traffic and travel information source. The 511NY app provides statewide real-time traffic and transit information for all of New York State. New to 511NY is the Drive Mode. Users enter in their destination and origin and are provided up to three routes with highway travel times based on traffic conditions. Drive mode also provides audible alerts to the driver for incidents occurring along their route.

The 511NY app also offers a transit trip planner, access to over 1,000 camera images, as well as weather alerts and forecasts. A color coded map displaying winter road conditions also is available during the winter months!

## Key features

- Real-time traffic information
- Transit trip planner
- Drive Mode with audible alerts
- Over 1,000 camera images
- Weather alerts and forecasts
- Winter road condition maps

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/511ny/id943977454/reviews.md

### 1/5 — VikGry

*2025-11-28, version 2.2*

Very bad    don’t try! You just will spend your time

### 1/5 — No cameras.

*2024-07-22, version 2.2*

Road cameras still won’t work

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work anymore with IPad

*2024-07-10, version 2.2*

Takes minimum 45 sec to load. When it does load it lands on Russia. Once I get it to New York, the videos take forever to load,  then they continually flash on and off.

### 1/5 — Mostly useless

*2024-01-23*

It’s been a year and these idiots at NYDOT can’t even get the cameras working… but let’s just keep spending tax dollars and a football stadium for a football them that can’t get past the play-offs.

### 3/5 — Not as in depth as the 511 map website

*2023-06-14, version 2.1*

Doesn't show local road closures or most incidents that appear on the website itself.

### 1/5 — Great Hopes

*2021-08-23, version 2.0*

Sunk with first try. It takes over your radio but does not tell you anything. Keep working on it. You cannot wven tel what roads it means. Waze is infinitely better

### 1/5 — Very useless

*2019-11-07, version 1.2.1*

Doesn’t do anything

### 1/5 — Can’t find addresses

*2019-01-05, version 1.2*

Says it can’t find the address it just confirmed by you typing it in.

### 2/5 — The route options are badly programmed

*2017-03-13, version 1.1*

Tried setting up a route that I normally travel to the city. Whatever picks the roads used is terrible, even using multiple waypoints to try to force the route to follow the path. An absurd combination of surface streets, reversals on parkways and unnecessary route changes make it impossible to force the route to follow any reasonable path. The rest of the features can be found online, so there's not much point in getting the app.

### 1/5 — Completely useless.

*2016-12-14, version 1.1*

Worthless, just like the rest of the NYS government..now with this latest version the map won't even open up..

## Frequently asked questions about 511NY

### What is 511NY?

511NY is New York State's official source for real-time traffic and travel information. It provides updates on traffic conditions, transit, weather, and road conditions across the state.

### Does 511NY have ads?

No, 511NY does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

### What devices support 511NY?

511NY is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be compatible with Apple's iOS ecosystem.

### How often is 511NY updated?

The app was last updated on March 15, 2024, with version 2.2. This indicates regular updates to ensure functionality and provide the latest information.

### What is Drive Mode in 511NY?

Drive Mode allows users to enter their destination and origin to receive up to three route options with estimated travel times based on current traffic. It also provides audible alerts for incidents along the chosen route.

### What is the age rating for 511NY?

511NY has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating suggests content is generally appropriate for young children.

### Where can I find 511NY's user reviews?

511NY has a rating of 3.2 stars based on 26 ratings. User sentiment may vary, but the rating provides an indication of overall user satisfaction.

### Does 511NY offer offline access?

The provided information does not specify offline access capabilities for 511NY. Real-time information typically requires an active internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2024-03-15

The new 511NY app includes the following new features and improvements :


- Support for landscape views to improve your experience while checking road or traffic conditions.

- Improved launch experience for the application

- Minor UI and design tweaks for better readability

- Performance optimization, bug fixes and general stability improvements



Thank you for using 511NY! As always, we appreciate your feedback. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, feel free to reach out to our support team.



Safe travels!

### 2.1 — 2021-09-09

- Improved alerts
- Updated notifications for saved routes
- General performance improvements

### 2.0 — 2021-01-12

Welcome to the newest version of the 511NY app! 
- All new and improved visual user interface and user experience 
- Improved performance

### 1.3 — 2020-02-04

- Completely new look & feel
- Save your favorite Cameras and Routes with My511 Accounts
- General bug fixes

### 1.2.1 — 2019-03-22

- Completely new and updated user experience
- Over 1000 Road Cameras to help you see what's happening on the roads of New York State
- New Road Conditions info to help you on your drive
- Improved map rendering and marker display
- New map layers to provide additional data
- Bug fixes to improve the overall experience

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