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Old 07-09-2013, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by rjm1cc View Post
I travel by car between Fl and NJ primarily on I 95. I have run into very heavy traffic from about 495 (DC) south on I 95 for about 20 or 30 miles. Going in both directions. Any ideas on avoiding this area? Have you had similar problems? I drive this area on the weekends between 10 am and 12 noon. I am thinking that US 1 might be helpful but I have not been on this road. Are there a lot of stoplights and local traffic that would slow you down or can you pretty much go 50 or 60 miles and hour? Thank you.
I lived in the DC area for over 30 years. There is ALWAYS heavy traffic on 95 from DC to at least Fredericksburg, VA and NEVER go during rush hour during the week. Use 301 as suggested. Route 1 is basically nothing but stop lights and strip malls the entire distance. Have fun! I don't miss it one bit.