 The highway continues, now almost due east, of this exit through more wooded area, forming the northern border of Stewart State Forest, for four miles (6.4 km) to the recently built exit with NY 747 intended to improve access to nearby Stewart International Airport.A mile beyond, the road reaches the first of four exits serving Newburgh, the largest community along it in New York.It veers slightly to the north again after the interchange with NY 17K, which has been running parallel to the north since NY 208.