Driving to Halifax, NS. Stop-over in Portland or Bangor, ME?

[njmom0303]

glc: we are right off 78 so we'll probably take that to 287 up to 84 and then take a few suggestions stated above. Don't know yet but we will def avoid 95 until we have to. Do you think the traffic is as bad in the weekend? We're planning on leaving Saturday morning and it takes about 1.5 hours to get to GWB.

AZBuck: We will def take into consideration your suggestions! Sounds great!

[DonnaR57]

We drove north on 87 and east on 84 on a Saturday. The traffic wasn't AWFUL but it wasn't light either.



Donna

[glc]

Stay AWAY from the GWB and the Cross Bronx 24/7/365. The Tappan Zee should be fine inbound on Saturday morning. The only times it gets nasty is rush hour during the week (especially Friday night outbound), and Sunday afternoon/evening inbound.

I'm going to echo what Michael said - I didn't see his post before I made my last post.

Taking the Saw Mill to 684 only saves you 4 miles over taking 287 to 684 - not really worth it because the Saw Mill is a considerably slower road.

Taking the Thruway up to I-84 adds 20 miles, not worth it.

[njmom0303]

Thanks glc. My hubby was going to take the Thruway all the way up but now for sure I'll let him know not to. You guys have been a big help. Thanks so much!