First time driving U-Haul: Ct -> LongIsland -> Ct... stressing here (Stony Brook: to rent)

[U-Haul'n it 2010]

Here's the deal- I am helping my brother move from Long island to northwest Ct (litchfield area). I'm going to rent a uhaul, and I'll end up making a 300 mile trip (gasp), from Ct , to long island, and back. I know I wont be able to take the merrit in the 10' uhaul truck, so I'll be stuck doing I95 until I can pick up route 8 and go to litchfield.

First question- Along I95, can my u haul go through the normal car cash lanes? and same goes for the throgsneck bridge toll booth, too.

Second question- I don't believe u hauls can take the Northern Parkway in long island. I need to get to the Stony Brook area, so what would be the best route? I-95->(throgs neck bridge) 295->495-> ?? thanks for any insight. I have a feeling this whole trip is gonna cost me around $400-$500

[dman72]

Originally Posted by U-Haul'n it 2010

Here's the deal- I am helping my brother move from Long island to northwest Ct (litchfield area). I'm going to rent a uhaul, and I'll end up making a 300 mile trip (gasp), from Ct , to long island, and back. I know I wont be able to take the merrit in the 10' uhaul truck, so I'll be stuck doing I95 until I can pick up route 8 and go to litchfield.

First question- Along I95, can my u haul go through the normal car cash lanes? and same goes for the throgsneck bridge toll booth, too.

Second question- I don't believe u hauls can take the Northern Parkway in long island. I need to get to the Stony Brook area, so what would be the best route? I-95->(throgs neck bridge) 295->495-> ?? thanks for any insight. I have a feeling this whole trip is gonna cost me around $400-$500

I think you can go through the cash lanes on the bridges, but you have to pay more, I think.

Stony Brook: You can't take a U-haul on the parkway. 495 to Nicholls RD exit 63 North.

[U-Haul'n it 2010]

Originally Posted by dman72

I think you can go through the cash lanes on the bridges, but you have to pay more, I think.

Stony Brook: You can't take a U-haul on the parkway. 495 to Nicholls RD exit 63 North.

thanks very much.

[OhBeeHave]

Originally Posted by dman72

I think you can go through the cash lanes on the bridges, but you have to pay more, I think.

Stony Brook: You can't take a U-haul on the parkway. 495 to Nicholls RD exit 63 North.

EXIT 62 is Nicolls

[OhBeeHave]

Originally Posted by U-Haul'n it 2010

Here's the deal- I am helping my brother move from Long island to northwest Ct (litchfield area). I'm going to rent a uhaul, and I'll end up making a 300 mile trip (gasp), from Ct , to long island, and back. I know I wont be able to take the merrit in the 10' uhaul truck, so I'll be stuck doing I95 until I can pick up route 8 and go to litchfield.

First question- Along I95, can my u haul go through the normal car cash lanes? and same goes for the throgsneck bridge toll booth, too.

Second question- I don't believe u hauls can take the Northern Parkway in long island. I need to get to the Stony Brook area, so what would be the best route? I-95->(throgs neck bridge) 295->495-> ?? thanks for any insight. I have a feeling this whole trip is gonna cost me around $400-$500

Have you considered the Bridgeport - Port Jeff Ferry?

FAR less stressful. If you're probably a class one, which is $75 for vehicle and driver one way. You'll save on the gas from Bridgeport to Stony Brook as well as the toll at the TNB. Mileage-wise you've cut it in about half and you're not dealing with city drivers.

I live in Stony Brook and am back and forth to VT via the ferry in a class one most of the time.

If you must drive, TNB/295/495 to Exit 62N Nicolls Rd

[U-Haul'n it 2010]

Originally Posted by OhBeeHave

Have you considered the Bridgeport - Port Jeff Ferry?

FAR less stressful. If you're probably a class one, which is $75 for vehicle and driver one way. You'll save on the gas from Bridgeport to Stony Brook as well as the toll at the TNB. Mileage-wise you've cut it in about half and you're not dealing with city drivers.

I live in Stony Brook and am back and forth to VT via the ferry in a class one most of the time.

If you must drive, TNB/295/495 to Exit 62N Nicolls Rd

ahh, good idea! I completely forgot trucks go on the ferry!

I believe the u haul is a class 1- it is the 14 ' truck (the second smallest u haul truck)

thanks!

[U-Haul'n it 2010]

Actually, the ferry doesn't designate trucks on weight- it's by length.
the u haul is ~ 21 feet long, so it fits in the first "truck" category for the ferry- 75$ flat rate for a one-way transfer.

very exciting news! no stress of the damn TNG/highway nightmare.

[OhBeeHave]

Yes, that's correct. The ferry goes by length. Welcome to The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company Website has the rates and you can make reservations online, too.