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In traveling from western NY to coastal SC next week and I've for 2 routes I can't decide which would be better and I'm hoping you may have helpful current info. (traffic, construction, speed traps, delays)
For comparison let's say I'm leaving Erie, PA and going to wytheville, va.
Route 1 takes I79 South through PA, to US 19 to I77. I've read a lot of bad things about US19 (worlds longest speed trap etc..) this is the shortest mileage and most direct route.
Or
Route 2, continue west on I90 to I271 before Cleveland to I77 South the whole way. This route is 40-50 miles farther but it's all interstate.
Which is the better route?
Are there any current major construction projects?
Is19 really as bad as it's made out to be?
Is one route much more curvy and hilly than the other? Kids get carsick...I know either way will be twisty and hilly, just looking for comparison. Either way I plan to give drammine though.
I-77 is the WV Turnpike. My trucker Uncle hated having to drive it. You can see from the map how windy US19 is. I'd stick with Interstate roads. Here is the construction schedule for the WV Turnpike https://transportation.wv.gov/Turnpi...-Schedule.aspx
Would you then take 77S to 26W? There is construction on 77 in North Carolina starting around Exit 36 depending on time of day you will hit traffic.
I've driven 77S catching it from 70E in Ohio and driving it all the down into NC. It's twisty at times but I had a good drive. There are tolls on 77S through WV. Make sure you have cash. Last time I went through they did not take CC cards.
Route 1 takes I79 South through PA, to US 19 to I77. I've read a lot of bad things about US19 (worlds longest speed trap etc..) this is the shortest mileage and most direct route.
Is19 really as bad as it's made out to be?
Is one route much more curvy and hilly than the other? Kids get carsick...I know either way will be twisty and hilly, just looking for comparison. Either way I plan to give drammine though.
Thanks for the help
We do the US 19 from north of Beckley to I-79 and back at least once a year on our trips to Pittsburgh.
There is some construction on the road but nothing major. Yes you have to watch your speed and not have a lead foot but it is not bad. There are traffic lights but then there are also towns that means a variety of eating places. There is the scenic New river Gorge. And it really shaves distance. It is really only an hour to go across it from I-77 to I-79 and I don't mind it at all.
I recently did the I-90 to I77 from Buffalo to before Cleveland all the way down and not much to choose between that and the I-79 and US19. Actually I hate the I-79 going through Pittsburgh more than the US19.
Would you then take 77S to 26W? There is construction on 77 in North Carolina starting around Exit 36 depending on time of day you will hit traffic.
I've driven 77S catching it from 70E in Ohio and driving it all the down into NC. It's twisty at times but I had a good drive. There are tolls on 77S through WV. Make sure you have cash. Last time I went through they did not take CC cards.
Route 1 takes I79 South through PA, to US 19 to I77. I've read a lot of bad things about US19 (worlds longest speed trap etc..) this is the shortest mileage and most direct route.
U.S. 19 is a four-lane divided highway, and it's pretty straight and flat, at least by West Virginia standards. The speed limit is 55 for most of its distance, and there are only a handful of traffic lights. In fact, it's actually an expressway through Oak Hill. I've used it before, and I would have no qualms about using it again.
If all else fails, you could try that route going down, and if you don't like it, use your other route on the return trip.
U.S. 19 is a four-lane divided highway, and it's pretty straight and flat, at least by West Virginia standards. The speed limit is 55 for most of its distance, and there are only a handful of traffic lights. In fact, it's actually an expressway through Oak Hill. I've used it before, and I would have no qualms about using it again.
If all else fails, you could try that route going down, and if you don't like it, use your other route on the return trip.
Thanks for all the advice guys I appreciate it.
I'm going to give 19 a shot and see how it goes.. Thanks again much appreciated
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