Avoiding DC and Baltimore Tunnel?
Ok, so apologies for my ignorance at the start. My husband just passed away in FL two months ago, where I am and have been wintering, and I'm going to drive my MH home to NJ from FL three weeks from n...
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Atlee wrote:
And OP also needs to know that the bridge from Virginia to Maryland on US 301 is also two lane, and not 4 lane.
And painfully intense. I hated driving that bridge with my pop-up and it was worse with my fifth wheel. That Harry P. Nice bridge is neither- hairy or nice. :(
For water witch, if they're relative newbies to driving the motorhome. Stick with I-95 until you get close to Baltimore. Around Richmond and DC, stick with 55-60mph and let slow & steady win the race. If you're lucky, you'll hit traffic and it'll slow down. I personally don't mind stop and go traffic- it's slow and less stressful (except for the extra time it takes).
With your husband's directions- you're going to take I-95 past Richmond, around DC and then taking you straight onto I-295 (the Baltimore/Washington Parkway). This is a 2 lane (in either direction) highway and will take you up to I-695. Not a bad drive and if you've done it before, it's fine. Here is a Google Maps link that should show you the route:
DC to Baltimore using I-295 and I-695
What your husband is doing is bypassing the tunnels in Baltimore. There is no propane allowed in them.
This is a fine route.
And finally, my condolences. I can't imagine losing my wife- she's my everything.
