Which interstate highways to cross over PA ? (Harrisburg, Sharon: construction, calculator)

[sepidpooy]

Hi

I am planning to drive from Minnesota to Princeton, NJ. I need to cross over PA in my path and I have 2 option with almost the same crossing time:

This is my first time in PA. Which route is better ? I like to drive in green nature route with less traffic.

1. Drive all the way through interstate highway 80 :


http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=minneapolis&daddr=Princeton,+NJ&hl=en&s ll=40.405131,-77.420654&sspn=3.73913,7.064209&geocode=FSZkrgIdEt 1w-im9u3eTkDOzUjEH7novhMmfkw%3BFbLNZwIdKauM-ynxWdBywebDiTHC1hNKk0nNPw&mra=ls&t=m&z=5]


2. Drive in highway 76 then merge to 70 and continue 76 again :


http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=minneapolis&daddr=39.99565,-78.32963+to:Princeton,+NJ&hl=en&sll=39.3173,-78.464355&sspn=7.595846,14.128418&geocode=FSZkrgId Et1w-im9u3eTkDOzUjEH7novhMmfkw%3BFQJJYgId4shU-ymxUzQkrEvKiTGMTyYy1snMuA%3BFbLNZwIdKauM-ynxWdBywebDiTHC1hNKk0nNPw&mra=dpe&mrsp=1&sz=6&via= 1&t=m&z=6

I do appreciate your input.

[pcity]

80 is a much nicer drive as far as scenery, and it is toll-free. It has less traffic overall, but more truck traffic.

[Rtom45]

no question, use I80

[1timbo1]

I checked the toll calculator, the I-76 (PA Turnpike) route will cost you $34.40 in cash toll ($29.17 EZ-Pass) whereas I-80 is free. On your link it has you taking US-33 to I-78, which for the eastern portion of the state are much better roads than dealing with Philly traffic. Definitely I-80.

[lititzman2003]

Originally Posted by Rtom45

no question, use I80

Fulll agreement. The Turnpike can get very congested East of Valley Forge.

[Craziaskowboi]

If you want to save time, take the Pennsylvania Turnpike. If you want to save money, take I-80.

[villageidiot1]

I hate driving the PA Turnpike, especially at night and especially if it is raining. I think many of the stretches in Western PA (west of Bedford) are dangerous. Unfortunately, where I live, I have no choice if I am headed to Philly or Harrisburg.

[teachbeach]

My vote is for I-80~the only drawback is getting on/off if you have to stop for rest room or gas. Usually not a big deal, plenty of choices every exit.

[Ohiogirl81]

80 is a no-brainer.

[Craig Wiley]

Take 80. Do your best to stay away from the roads around Philly because of the congestion and construction. The views on 80 are really nice and you get a chance to see what most of Pennsylvania is really like. If you like hot wings check out a place called Quaker Steak & Lube. There are two locations close to 80, one in Sharon by the Ohio / PA border and one in Bloomsburg, PA.