Hey Guys,
My wife and I are looking to drive our car cross country from Long Island, NY to either Seattle, San Fran, or Los Angeles, I will be shipping my car from some west coast port to Hawaii. I have set aside 8 days to do this drive safely. As far as the shortest way from where I am, it seems I-80 to 1-90 to Seattle. But I am worried about the winter storms that can cause a delay in the ETA. Does anyone have experience in taking I-80 to I-90 in the winter months? How bad can the roads get? Do I need to carry tire chains? I will be driving an SUV car with 4-wheel drive which will be helpful?
Also looking at I-40 across, passing through the warmer states. But looks like I'd have to tack on another day or 2 of driving. In your opinions do you think it be a better choice to take I-40 across as opposed to I-70, or I-80/I-90 Sorry for all the newbie questions, I am mainly just worried about the weather, and driving in snow.
Thanks.