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Re: Driving to Brickfest?
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Wed, 6 Aug 2003 03:38:45 GMT
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In lugnet.events.brickfest, Larry Pieniazek wrote:
> In lugnet.events.brickfest, Nick Kappatos wrote:
> > Hi all,
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> > For those driving from Indiana/Ohio/Western PA, I've found that skipping I-70 in
> > PA (The Pennslvania Turnpike) makes for a better drive. I live in the DC
> > region, and I take I-68 through Western Maryland instead when heading to the
> > Midwest. The interstate runs through the mountains, but isn't covered with
> > potholes & traffic cones like the PA TPK. Consult a road atlas & traffic
> > advisories to be sure, but I've found it to be a much more relaxed drive & a
> > slightly faster route, especially considering the traffic density one gets in
> > PA.
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> Interesting info! I am coming from Grand Rapids MI, via the Ohio Turnpike so
> where should I cut over to I 68 if I choose to do that?
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> Thanks for sharing this tidbit
Larry,
I use I-79 to get from I-68 to I-70. It runs north-south, just west of
Pittsburgh.
To be honest, I've never been to Michigan or Cleveland that way; I take it on
trips to central Indiana, and I have a friend who uses the route to get to
Findlay, OH twice a year. My significant other took the route last summer to
Massillon, OH and said "it was fine. Really hilly, but fine."
According to Yahoo Maps, the route is 40 miles longer & "hilly", but I-68 has a
speed limit of 70, and the road is in much better condition than the PA
turnpike. Just make sure to get gas in Morgantown, WV.
Hope this helps,
-nk
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| (...) I can second this info. The PA turnpike is shorter, distance-wise. But I-68 is more scenic (read: hilly). I like the scenery, but the hills play havoc with cruise control so I'm not sure I was able to gain any time savings with faster driving. (...) (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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| (...) Interesting info! I am coming from Grand Rapids MI, via the Ohio Turnpike so where should I cut over to I 68 if I choose to do that? Thanks for sharing this tidbit (21 years ago, 6-Aug-03, to lugnet.events.brickfest)
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