Routing Suggestions Vicksburg, Ms-St. John, NB

Me personally, I would Take I-81N to I-78E to I-287 to I-87N to I-84E

It does add 26 miles to the trip but that way I miss all of I-95 thru NYC and CT which we all know can be terrible at times...but then again been thru there and not even have to touch the brake!!

 

Is it safe to assume you are running under your own authority, or at the very least your company doesn't care what route you take? Delivery I'm guessing is for Monday, but that's just a guess. Are you picking up recap hours? Who cares, not what you asked. Quickest route.....just keep it simple and time it right.
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If it were me (and I don't know sh...) I would want more information.

 

I-81 to Scranton PA, I-84 through NJ, NY and Connecticut into Mass. Pick up I-90 towards Boston. Take I-495N (Boston bypass) to I-95N. Follow I-95 to Bangor Me. From Bangor take Route 9 to Calais. Cross border here and take Hwy 1 straight into Saint John.

Born and raised in Saint John, I've travelled this routing 100's of times. There are a couple of short toll road stretches but all are under $10.

So where you going in Saint John?

 

No problem. That route should be pretty much trouble free. 495 around Boston can get crowded at times but nothing drastic. Be careful on Route 9 in Maine, it's narrow,twisty 2 lane with a couple of pretty good hills on it but they fixed the really dangerous one.

Moosehead huh? Ah yes, the Moose.... when you drink that stuff the next morning it feels like you got moose antlers and need to turn your head sideways to fit through the door. Can be a bit tricky getting in and outa there.

The Irving truckstop? It ain't really much of a truckstop but there are several fast food places right there and several nice little restaurants right up around moosehead. If you like fish you might try Deluxe Fish and chips right across the street; English style battered fish and fresh cut french fries.

Everyplace takes US money with no problem so you don't have to worry about exchanging it at the border. You will get Canadian money for change and you need to switch that back as soon as you re-enter the US. Best idea is using a credit/debit card.

Anyhow, have fun in my old stomping grounds. Oh, and that funny smell? It's just the Irving Pulp and Paper mill just beyond moosehead. Yup, Irving is a big deal there.