Seeking driving directions from NYC to Lexington, Virginia
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Seeking driving directions from NYC to Lexington, Virginia
I need to take a road trip from NYC to Washington & Lee Law School in about three weeks.
I had assumed I was going to drive to DC and then on to Lexington, Virginia.
When I Mapquest the route, Yahoo takes me through Harrisburg, PA, what appears to be around DC to the north and west, mainly down I-81:
Distance: 408.80657.9 mi Time: 6 hrs 41 mins
Starting in NEW YORK, NY on CHAMBERS ST go toward CHURCH ST - go 0.10.2 mikm
Bear Right on HUDSON ST - go 0.60.9 mikm
Bear Right on HOLLAND TUNL - go 1.93.1 mikm
Continue on 14TH ST - go 0.30.5 mikm
Bear Left on RT-139 W toward PULASKI SKYWAY (US-1-9)/I-280/KENNEDY BLVD/JERSEY CITY - go 1.21.9 mikm
Continue on US-1-9 S - go 5.79.2 mikm
Take the GARDEN STATE PARKWAY/PORT NEWARK/NEWARK INT'L AIRPORT NORTH AREA/NEWARK INT'L AIRPORT AIR CARGO exit onto I-78 W toward AIR CARGO/MAIN TERMINALS/I-78 WEST LOCAL/AIRPORT (Portions toll) - go 135.3217.7 mikm
Take Left exit #1B/HARRISBURG onto I-81 S - go 230.7371.2 mikm
Continue on I-64 W - go 30.649.3 mikm
Take exit #55/LEXINGTON (VA-39)/GOSHEN - go 0.30.4 mikm
Turn Left on N LEE HWY(US-11 S) - go 1.11.8 mikm
Bear Right on N MAIN ST toward LEXINGTON (US-11 BUSINESS) - go 0.71.2 mikm
Continue on N JEFFERSON ST(US-11-BR S) - go 0.20.3 mikm
Make a U-Turn at W WASHINGTON ST onto N MAIN ST(US-11-BR N) - go < 0.10.2 mikm
Arrive at the center of LEXINGTON, VA
According to Mapquest, at least, this is about an hour shorter drive than going down I-95 to DC. I don't think I've ever taken this route, is anyone familiar with I-81, and do you recommend taking the above route instead of going down I-95 and then turning southwest at DC?
Thanks,
Jim
I had assumed I was going to drive to DC and then on to Lexington, Virginia.
When I Mapquest the route, Yahoo takes me through Harrisburg, PA, what appears to be around DC to the north and west, mainly down I-81:
Distance: 408.80657.9 mi Time: 6 hrs 41 mins
Starting in NEW YORK, NY on CHAMBERS ST go toward CHURCH ST - go 0.10.2 mikm
Bear Right on HUDSON ST - go 0.60.9 mikm
Bear Right on HOLLAND TUNL - go 1.93.1 mikm
Continue on 14TH ST - go 0.30.5 mikm
Bear Left on RT-139 W toward PULASKI SKYWAY (US-1-9)/I-280/KENNEDY BLVD/JERSEY CITY - go 1.21.9 mikm
Continue on US-1-9 S - go 5.79.2 mikm
Take the GARDEN STATE PARKWAY/PORT NEWARK/NEWARK INT'L AIRPORT NORTH AREA/NEWARK INT'L AIRPORT AIR CARGO exit onto I-78 W toward AIR CARGO/MAIN TERMINALS/I-78 WEST LOCAL/AIRPORT (Portions toll) - go 135.3217.7 mikm
Take Left exit #1B/HARRISBURG onto I-81 S - go 230.7371.2 mikm
Continue on I-64 W - go 30.649.3 mikm
Take exit #55/LEXINGTON (VA-39)/GOSHEN - go 0.30.4 mikm
Turn Left on N LEE HWY(US-11 S) - go 1.11.8 mikm
Bear Right on N MAIN ST toward LEXINGTON (US-11 BUSINESS) - go 0.71.2 mikm
Continue on N JEFFERSON ST(US-11-BR S) - go 0.20.3 mikm
Make a U-Turn at W WASHINGTON ST onto N MAIN ST(US-11-BR N) - go < 0.10.2 mikm
Arrive at the center of LEXINGTON, VA
According to Mapquest, at least, this is about an hour shorter drive than going down I-95 to DC. I don't think I've ever taken this route, is anyone familiar with I-81, and do you recommend taking the above route instead of going down I-95 and then turning southwest at DC?
Thanks,
Jim
Re: Seeking driving directions from NYC to Lexington, Virginia
When driving to NYC, Rob and I always take I-81. The only time we take I-95 is if we are going to DC. Hope that helps!
Susan
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Re: Seeking driving directions from NYC to Lexington, Virginia
Thanks Susan that's helpful, especially since I-81 seems to lead right to Lexington VA. So I-81 is a major highway then?
Re: Seeking driving directions from NYC to Lexington, Virginia
Here are roug directions.
Take GW Bridge to
I-80
I-80 to
South on I-287
West on I-78
Then South I-81 at Harrisburg.
The milage will be less and the scenary is great.
Get to see the Shenodoah Valey and can imagine Lee's march up to Gettysburg.
Take GW Bridge to
I-80
I-80 to
South on I-287
West on I-78
Then South I-81 at Harrisburg.
The milage will be less and the scenary is great.
Get to see the Shenodoah Valey and can imagine Lee's march up to Gettysburg.
Re: Seeking driving directions from NYC to Lexington, Virginia
The indicated route is shorter, will have less traffic, and no tolls (at least outside the metro area). I've run 81/78 and 81/84 many times. The scenery is better. You will arrive far less stressed.
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Re: Seeking driving directions from NYC to Lexington, Virginia
Excellent, will do, thanks!
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Re: Seeking driving directions from NYC to Lexington, Virginia
I'll check it out Hound.
Looks like a very scenic drive, I'm looking forward to it.
Looks like a very scenic drive, I'm looking forward to it.
Re: Seeking driving directions from NYC to Lexington, Virginia
Another vote for avoiding I-95 and the DC beltway traffic.
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