msliz
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Post by msliz on Jul 25, 2014 18:49:56 GMT
DH will be driving through NYC, mostly on 95 south I'd imagine, (CT to Philly) and he has the option of travelling on Sunday or Monday.
Either day, he'd be hitting the city in the early afternoon.
Which day is easier? Can you advise?
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msliz
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Post by msliz on Jul 25, 2014 20:06:29 GMT
bump ?
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Post by snappinsami on Jul 25, 2014 20:10:50 GMT
It'll be a crap shoot either day. On Sunday, you'll be dealing with people going to the city for weekend activities, matinees, etc. On Monday, it'll be a workday. When we lived near the city, I was always amazed at the volume of traffic at any time, any day.
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lindas
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Post by lindas on Jul 25, 2014 20:12:41 GMT
From personal experience, neither! I HATE driving through NY. If I had to chose one however, I'd go with Sunday but check to be sure the Yankees don't have a home game. You don't want to be driving just prior to start or right after it ends.
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chocluver
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Post by chocluver on Jul 25, 2014 20:17:58 GMT
Tell him to take the Tappan Zee bridge across the Hudson. That is in the southern part of New York State. This way he can avoid New York City. From Conn. he picks up 287 west. Go over the bridge. Continue on 287 west (also called 87 west) and pick up the Garden State Parkway south. Stay on Garden State until reach New Jersey Turnpike.
Also, there is a lot of road construction in southern Conn. Coming south on 95, when he gets to exit 15 (I believe that's it) he should take Rt. 7 north to the Merritt Parkway. Then take Merritt Parkway west to 287. Pick up 287 east towards Tappan Zee bridge. We just did this last week (Maine to Balto.) Sunday should be better than driving Monday because there is no rush hour. Hope this helps.
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Post by Basket1lady on Jul 25, 2014 21:02:54 GMT
I agree with taking the Tappan Zee bridge. It's quick and a pretty drive. I've taken 95 twice through NYC and it's always a mess and takes far longer than going around.
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gina
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Post by gina on Jul 25, 2014 21:14:08 GMT
No day is a good day to drive in the city.  It's awful! |
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msliz
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Post by msliz on Jul 25, 2014 23:39:43 GMT
Thanks everyone!
I'll let him know what you all said
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Post by momofkandn on Jul 25, 2014 23:43:19 GMT
If he has a smartphone, get the app Waze. There is a free version. It is the the best for traffic information. It's real time and it will tell him the best way to get to his destination at the actual time he is driving it. It will re-route him if there is a major accident or something out of the ordinary that snarls up the traffic. And I third the Tappen Zee suggestion.
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It's awful!
