Avoiding DC traffic on 495
Would like suggestions for a route from the west to Cherry Hill RV park in College Park, MD that would avoid the 495 loop. TIA
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With a toad, a lot of the HOV Toll lanes coming from VA aren't an option anyway as they do not allow trailers. I think coming in from the NW is your best bet as well.
As mentioned, coming down I-270 from Frederick is your best bet. Do not get on it until after 10am to avoid rush hour traffic. Plus check google traffic to make sure there isn't a bad accident closing the road. Once you get to Gaithersburg you have two options:
1) Route 200, the Inter-county Connector (ICC) is a viable option and off-peak the toll won't be too bad. Traffic tends to be light on it. You would get off at I-95 South and go to the next exit to get to Cherry Hill.
2) I-495 would avoid the tolls. Do it mid-day and you will avoid bumper-to-bumper, but it still is heavily traveled. Get in the middle right lane and just keep going til the route 1 exit.
I've lived here 25 years and to be honest, given your size, there aren't really any other viable options. It's all about avoiding the rush hours.
As mentioned, coming down I-270 from Frederick is your best bet. Do not get on it until after 10am to avoid rush hour traffic. Plus check google traffic to make sure there isn't a bad accident closing the road. Once you get to Gaithersburg you have two options:
1) Route 200, the Inter-county Connector (ICC) is a viable option and off-peak the toll won't be too bad. Traffic tends to be light on it. You would get off at I-95 South and go to the next exit to get to Cherry Hill.
2) I-495 would avoid the tolls. Do it mid-day and you will avoid bumper-to-bumper, but it still is heavily traveled. Get in the middle right lane and just keep going til the route 1 exit.
I've lived here 25 years and to be honest, given your size, there aren't really any other viable options. It's all about avoiding the rush hours.
