Quote Originally Posted by glc View Post
Landmariner - what would you think about using Buck's route as far as Hagerstown, then picking up I-81? It adds about 35 miles, but do you think morning traffic would be any better instead of fighting DC?

I also see another possibility - US-340 and VA-7 from Frederick to Winchester?
GLC's suggestion is a sound one. The only times I ever venture on the DC beltway to I-66 is on weekends and right now will all the road work everywhere it just isn't worth the detours, nails in tires, etc.

US-340 from Frederick is a good driving road, four lanes most of the way. The VA-7 across the river is a bit more winds and lights but is not a deal breaker. I-70 to I-81 is simply easy to do. Maybe check your Google Maps traffic and flip the coin. But, I would stay away from the DC beltway and I-66 during the work week, even during lighter traffic covid days.