[B-flat]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

We got here last night after our two day 1,360 mile drive from western MA. We take the NY through way to 84 to 81 to 77 to 26 to 95. Our pet friendly half way stop is in Christiansburg, VA. FYI, it was the easiest ride ever, traffic was unusually light, perhaps due to high gas prices?

Plus one here for that route. We drive to RI but take 2 nights to do so, we also travel with a dog. For years we traveled I-95 and used to stay in Rocky Mt. At the time Candlewood Inn Suites was our pet friendly hotel choice. As time went on they seemed to have a lot of long term residents and it got a bit trashy. We then chose Country Inn and Suites that was next door. We'll never travel i95 directly back to New England again. Between DC, Baltimore and i95 in Ct., it was white knuckle driving. The above route with 84, 81 etc is more relaxed driving.

[36Aday]

I stay at Fredricksberg VA on my way back to NY. 12 hour drive.

[Petersweeney]

Originally Posted by 36Aday

I stay at Fredricksberg VA on my way back to NY. 12 hour drive.

You must have wings or a jap pocket rocket…..

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by 36Aday

I stay at Fredricksberg VA on my way back to NY. 12 hour drive.

12 hrs? We're coming from DC and THAT is just over 12 hrs!

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by 36Aday

I stay at Fredricksberg VA on my way back to NY. 12 hour drive.

Fredericksburg is a good choice; my brother has used that on his trips to/from upstate NY. It was our dinner stop on the drive to Md. Depending on traffic and the number of stops you make on the way (gas, food, stretching) 12 hours is in the ballpark.

[ricthemic]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

We got here last night after our two day 1,360 mile drive from western MA. We take the NY through way to 84 to 81 to 77 to 26 to 95. Our pet friendly half way stop is in Christiansburg, VA. FYI, it was the easiest ride ever, traffic was unusually light, perhaps due to high gas prices?

If you drove thru NYC & DC on a weekend day is it OK or just as bad now?

[nancyre]

For Northern NY - consider going North to Charlotte and then up thru Harrisburg PA and avoiding much of I-95

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by ricthemic

If you drove thru NYC & DC on a weekend day is it OK or just as bad now?

Avoid rush hour at all costs but lots of places to get stuck in traffic between NYC and DC.

[raney3099]

We drive till we can’t no more usually North Carolina or southern Va. to SI NY

[Johnsocat]

Emporia, VA

[virtualcynthia]

I like VA, but more important is last potty stop right before DC. DC at around 7 or 8 pm and NYC about 10 or 11 pm. No rush hour, no stops. Or the last leg on a Sunday.

[debem1@aol.com]

I noticed that there are NO boxes for reply on ALL the emails AGAINST DE Santis so I chose another to write on. Shame on you TOTV that there is NO WAY TO SEND BACK A REACTION!!!!!!!!!! I thought this was to be a FAIR and BALANCED write up, but I GUESS NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[KAM+6]

Originally Posted by 36Aday

I stay at Fredricksberg VA on my way back to NY. 12 hour drive.

We also stop at Fredericksburg, lots of good reasonable price hotels and dinner options. I always bring a Shepard pie and heat in the microwave, too tired to go out for dinner. Also pack lunches and snacks, only fast food options with long lines available. Waste of time. Leave TV about 5 and hit Fredericksburg 6-7.

Wiz right thru DC Sunday morning.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by debem1@aol.com

I noticed that there are NO boxes for reply on ALL the emails AGAINST DE Santis so I chose another to write on. Shame on you TOTV that there is NO WAY TO SEND BACK A REACTION!!!!!!!!!! I thought this was to be a FAIR and BALANCED write up, but I GUESS NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you realize this thread is about driving North?

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Hey, I love ya. But, when will you be leaving?