UPDATE - Norfolk VA to Columbus OH - which route to take
Traveling with a buddy to pick up a "new to him" boat.
Leaving from Norfolk, VA and going to Cincinnati, OH. Which route should we take? Edit - Whoops - going to Columbus NOT Cincinnati Looking for least amount of construction and of course shortest route. My buddy thinks going up thru MD to to PA turnpike may be the best way. I am not so sure - do you think 64 might be better? Advice? |
I thought you were going by water... haha :)
My wife lives up in the Pittsburgh area and we travel there from Northern VA all the time... we take 66 to 81 to Turnpike... You can also cut up and around the (DC) Beltway but there is a ton of traffic up that way... I would take 95 up to 17 or Rt. 234, but over to i66 west, and pickup 81 north... |
I think 64 would be your best. We use to travel to Norfolk to visit family and that is the route we would take but not for sure about construction right now. I would think pulling this would be better but I am wrong a lot... lol
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I live just north of Cincinnati and I am not sure what the construction is like on 64 but I can tell you that once you hit 75 in Lexington, Ky it is smooth sailing. I would think that would be your best bet. You won't be going through any major cities so I think traffic will be more than manageable. What part of Cincinnati are you coming to?
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Whoops - going to Columbus NOT Cincinnati (edited original post too)
Thanks in advance. Boat is pristine and want to avoid debris from damaging it. |
Taking the PA turnpike you have to go north and come back south to get to Columbus.
It's construction season in Ohio. http://www.dot.state.oh.us/services/...ction2013.aspx |
Looks like 64 west to 77 north to 70 west is going to be the best bet to keep on the interstate and not back track. It is orange barrel season so who knows what you might run into along the way. Good luck and be safe no matter what route you take.
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Originally Posted by JWay
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Looks like 64 west to 77 north to 70 west is going to be the best bet to keep on the interstate and not back track. It is orange barrel season so who knows what you might run into along the way. Good luck and be safe no matter what route you take.
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I go 64 to 77 when going to Akron from Richmond. Not a bad drive once you get over the WV mountains. Veer off and head toward Columbus and you should be fine. There's no way I'd go the PA turnpike. JMO
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So what type of boat is he getting?
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Scarab Sport 302.
Has a mint 1998 Scarab 33, I mean MINT that he is selling. Keeps it at Ocean Marine. |
Looks like youll be heading to North Columbus (unless seller is meeting you)
If you come into Columbus on I-70 east the GPS is might try and route you through Downtown Columbus and hit I-71 North. I would recomend I-70 East to 270 North (outerbelt around the city) to 23 North. (if the boat is where I think it is - Paul's Marine???) The Ohio State Fair is going on now, and you'll hit traffic this weekend if you take I-71 since the fairgrounds are directly off that highway. |
Well we took 64 - good route, thanks to all for advise.
Left the boat there, cockpit floor was very, very soft and maybe a section of transom. Pissed we made the trip cause the buyer asked the seller specifically if the boat had any soft spots in the floor and was told no. Chit, 75% of the floor was soft, otherwise a very nice boat. Don't understand people, they think we wouldn't notice a floor that was THAT soft??? So we drove 1000 miles, and spent approx $500 for nothing! |
That stinks!
Side note, Bill I sent ya an email a couple weeks ago, take a look when you have time. |
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