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I'm mapping out our annual drive from south to north and we are thinking of taking a route that avoids Washington area traffic. It takes us off I-95 in SC. We would take I-26 for a bit, then pick up I-77 near Columbia, SC. Take that to I-81 in Virginia, then I-81 until just past Harrisburg, PA. Then pick up I-78 until we get into New Jersey.
Does anyone have any experience with this route versus taking I-95? Aside from the issue of traffic around Washington, I-95 isn't our favorite road. But, we don't want to make a worse choice. I'm most interested in the stretches on I-77 and I-81, since those are the longest segments. Factors like road condition, traffic, amount of trucks, major lengthy construction, etc. would be of interest. I'm not really interested in quality of rest stops, scenic views, attractions, etc.
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
Does anyone have any experience with this route versus taking I-95? Aside from the issue of traffic around Washington, I-95 isn't our favorite road. But, we don't want to make a worse choice. I'm most interested in the stretches on I-77 and I-81, since those are the longest segments. Factors like road condition, traffic, amount of trucks, major lengthy construction, etc. would be of interest. I'm not really interested in quality of rest stops, scenic views, attractions, etc.
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.