Philadelphia burbs to Providence
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Philadelphia burbs to Providence
I'm traveling this route in a couple of weeks and want to find out if there are any faster/better alternatives than taking I-95 through northern Jersey and around NYC. Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
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I'll second Sukie's plan. Over the years, this just seems to be the best route.
Connect with Rt. 95 in Ct. at Stratford, when you get off the Merrit. It will be the fastest route to Providence, and once past New Haven, not bad at all.
Connect with Rt. 95 in Ct. at Stratford, when you get off the Merrit. It will be the fastest route to Providence, and once past New Haven, not bad at all.
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Time of day makes all the difference. I95 gets heavily congested at New Haven.
An alternative to Suki is NJTpk to GW bridge. I87 (Major Deegan) to Cross County to Hutchinson Pkwy which becomes Merrit Parkway then over to I95.
Unfortunately, no way to avoid New Haven. If you get there before 3pm, would be better.
An alternative to Suki is NJTpk to GW bridge. I87 (Major Deegan) to Cross County to Hutchinson Pkwy which becomes Merrit Parkway then over to I95.
Unfortunately, no way to avoid New Haven. If you get there before 3pm, would be better.
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Suki's route is what I do as well. But the Merritt can also have serious tie-ups during busy travel times. Getting to the Merritt from 287 can be a bit tricky so watch the signs -- crossing lanes and a quick turnoff. Alternatively: after crossing the Tappan Zee 684 near Brewster to 84 will take you through Connecticut, and then beyond Hartford Rt. 6 goes to Providence (a bit "scenic" since it's not a freeway).
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