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  1. Boattlebot

    Boattlebot Road Train Member

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    Running 95 into maine. That means nyc... just anything I need to know? I don't plan on stopping or getting off 95 but last time I was in the city proper I was 8. Soooooo idk
     
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    Its been a while since I been up there but you can avoid NYC by taking thr Tapenzee bridge on I 287 (I think it is the 287.) But there is a bypass around.
     
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    Normally if I'm anywhere near nyc I'm running over the outer bridge and verizano into long Island so 95 through would be a new experiance. I'll probably be hitting this at night if this shipper hurry up I should have just enough hours to get north of nyc tonight

    Edit. Booted up my qualcomm I won't be getting north of nyc tonight
     
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    Roll 95 right thru the Bronx. Avoid rush hour - 8 miles will take you two hours.

    Ignore the 12'8" clearance signs. They lie.

    God awful stretch of highway there... From the Jersey Pike all the way up to the Mass / New Hampshire border.
     
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    Is there an option to run up 81? Otherwise just follow 95 and be sure to stay in the truck lanes. The trek across New York is much smoother than it used to be. I try and stay in the middle lane once across the bridge. Best to cross during off-peak hours if possible.

    I hope you have ezpass
     
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    Lane #2 is your best friend.
     
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    OK so if I'm sticking to 95 I'll still see 12 8 signs?
    This is the kinda info I was looking for :)
     
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    I wish. I'm heading to the walmart dc in leweston. Right off 95. I'm supposed to be there at 3am sunday morning but I'm fighting with my travle agent to push that out. Shipper delays. Goin on 5 hours in this dock
     
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    If you begin your journey to New England from far enough south, going up through Scranton via 81 and 84 is a viable option.
     
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    In in Newport news virgina. Missed my turn to the ham place and wound up surrounded by army grunts... oops.
     
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