US301 instead of I-95?

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  1. WildTiger1990

    WildTiger1990 Heavy Load Member

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    So , turned out that I have to drive from Washington DC to Richmond during RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC.
    Have anyone tried to use 301 instead of I95? IS IT TRUCK LEGAL route?
     
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  3. Eddiec

    Eddiec Road Train Member

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    U.S. 301 is truck legal, but the traffic ( plus the 80 traffic lights) can be just as bad. There is also a toll at the bridge going into Virginia. Just so you are aware.
     
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  4. KANSAS TRANSIT

    KANSAS TRANSIT Road Train Member

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    Stay on I-95 just enjoy the scenery. JMHO
     
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  5. me myself and I

    me myself and I Heavy Load Member

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    Much better than 95. It'll feel like you not on the east coast. For an hour, and then you'll be back in chaos.
     
  6. WildTiger1990

    WildTiger1990 Heavy Load Member

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    Thanks for info. I Would rather drive slowly , then stand still waiting for god know's what on interstate...
     
  7. Swedish Chef

    Swedish Chef Heavy Load Member

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    301 is truck legal, but honestly not much better. Tons of traffic lights & a plethora of cars will slow you down just as badly as DC gridlock. Pick your poison.
     
  8. MysticHZ

    MysticHZ Road Train Member

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    Depends on where you are ... if you are already on the east side of the loop, take 301. But I wouldn't go around the loop from the west side to get to it.
     
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  9. mustang190

    mustang190 Road Train Member

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    When I go up to Jersey thats the only way i go. Get off 295 at exit 41 then stay on 301 all the way to Middletown DE to hwy 896 over to US13 to 1 and that will put you on I95 at MM4.
     
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  10. MysticHZ

    MysticHZ Road Train Member

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    Oh, yeah and there is a little T/S, with a restaurant, on the Maryland side just before the bridge. It has the absolutely unqualified worst food that I have ever had at any restaurant I've ever been to, anywhere in the world.
     
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  11. WildTiger1990

    WildTiger1990 Heavy Load Member

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    I am at Woodridge right outside of NYC leaving in about 2 hours , going to Atlanta, I have few options , I might just take 301 outside of Wilmington all the way to Ruther glen. VA
    I could go 78 to Harrisburg,PA and then take 81 , but fully loaded tanker and those hills up and down...Meh
    Thanks again to everyone who replied!
     
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