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U.S. Route 25
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Route information
Length 750 mi (1,210 km)
Existed 1926–present
Major junctions
South end US 17 / SR 25 in Brunswick, GA
  I-95 near Brunswick, GA

I-16 near Register, GA
I-20 near North Augusta, SC
I-85 in Greenville, SC<
I-26 / US 74 near Flat Rock, NC
I-40 in Asheville, NC
US 25E / US 25W / US 70 in Newport, TN
US 25E / US 25W in North Corbin, KY
I-64 near Lexington, KY

I-71 / I-75 in Covington, KY
North end US 42 / US 127 in Covington, KY
Highway system
United States Numbered Highways
List • Bannered • Divided • Replaced

U.S. Route 25 is a long road in the eastern part of the United States of America. It stretches from south to north, connecting different states. This important highway helps people travel between cities and towns.


Exploring U.S. Route 25

U.S. Route 25 is a special kind of road called a "US Highway." These roads are part of a big network across the country. They were created to help people travel long distances before major interstate highways existed.

Where Does It Go?

U.S. Route 25 starts in Brunswick, Georgia, a city close to the Atlantic Ocean. From there, it travels north through several states. It ends in Covington, Kentucky, which is right across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, Ohio.

This highway passes through many interesting places. It goes through parts of Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Along the way, you can see different landscapes, from coastal areas to mountains and farmlands.

History of Route 25

U.S. Route 25 was officially established in 1926. This was a time when cars were becoming more popular. People needed good roads to travel between states. US Highways like Route 25 helped connect communities and make travel easier for everyone.

Over the years, some parts of Route 25 have changed. New roads like the Interstate Highway System were built. These new roads often took over the job of carrying lots of traffic. However, U.S. Route 25 still serves as an important local and regional road for many people.

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