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As far as scenic stretches go, I'd agree with I-70 between Denver and G.J. I also love I-5 between San Francisco and Seattle (never been north of Seattle, but i'm sure the trip to Vancouver is nice).
My #1 would be as a city lover, I-95 from D.C. to Boston. It's hard to beat that.
A smaller scale (urban wise) would be South Bend, IN to Milwaukee but that's on 2 different freeways, not sure it counts.
My #1 would be as a city lover, I-95 from D.C. to Boston. It's hard to beat that.
You do get some good skyline shots along this route including Boston (only glimpses in certain spots), Providence, New London (a stretch), New Haven, Bridgeport, New Rochelle, New York, Jersey City, Newark, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore and DC.
The problem is it's a pain in the butt with all that traffic and always roadwork somewhere.
The worst interstate I've ever been on is I-59 through Alabama. Not because Alabama is ugly... I wouldn't know that, because someone decided to plant mile after mile after mile of bloody trees alongside the interstate. It's like going through a continuous tree tunnel. It's as if the interstate builders there felt they had something to hide.
You will absolutely hate I-85 then from the NC/Virginia state line until it ends at I-95 in Petersburg, Va. 70 miles later. Nothing but trees in the median as well as both sides to give you the tree tunnel effect, plus roughly 10 miles between exits, most of which have no amenities off them, bad radio reception, troopers appearing frequently to make sure you don't surpass the 70 mph limit needed to endure it - pure driving torture, as far as I'm concerned.
The worst interstate I've ever been on is I-59 through Alabama. Not because Alabama is ugly... I wouldn't know that, because someone decided to plant mile after mile after mile of bloody trees alongside the interstate. It's like going through a continuous tree tunnel. It's as if the interstate builders there felt they had something to hide.
This is done on purpose. I do not remember the exact reason, it has something to do with the trees absorbing water and preventing damage to the road. It also serves as a noise barrier for the folks that live near the highway.
i hate Route 93 through boston the tunnel just feels so dark and dingy, also there have been probelms with salt water intrusion (because parts were built throught landfill) corroding the lights causing them to fall to the road. My favroite is Route 91 through Vermont
From my experience, I would have to say I-81 North between Harrissburg, PA and Binghamton, NY. It is full of changing character, mostly rural, and feels like a roller coaster ride. The view of Wilks-Barre was phenomenal. This highway goes high elevation, and I saw clouds BELOW my car off to the side, above Wilks-Barre. Beautiful
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I think out of all the interstate drives i've done my favorite so far would have to be I-81 through the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia
They are both very scenic drives along the same highway that are pretty close to each other. One downside is the tremendous number of trucks+ a lot of autos on what is mostly just a 4-lane highway.
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Best Urban Interstates
I-5 and I-90 through Seattle
I-80 westbound approaching San Francisco
I-395 northbound approaching DC through Arlington, VA
I-95 southbound from Fort Lauderdale to Miami, FL
I-85/75 southbound through Atlanta
I-5 southbound approaching San Diego
I-5 and I-90 through Seattle
I-80 westbound approaching San Francisco
I-395 northbound approaching DC through Arlington, VA
I-95 southbound from Fort Lauderdale to Miami, FL
I-85/75 southbound through Atlanta
I-5 southbound approaching San Diego
I'd add I-278 through the outer boroughs of NYC. Terrible on road quality, exceptional urban vies.
The Kancamagus (112) Highway in New Hampshire.. autumn drives give the most gorgeous colors, and there are lots of rest stops/pull offs for photo opportunities.... (Lower Falls, Sabbaday Falls, Albany Covered Bridge)
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