Cincinnati to Baltimore

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Hi,
We have traveled this route many times and the last few we took US32/US50 to I68. (both not towing and towing). We are heading back in June and Don't want to take this way, want a bit quicker. We have been on the PA turnpike too on way to NY so have some experience there. The map sites are telling me to take US 43/US 40 from I70 to I68. Anybody travel this way? US 40 looks to be a small two lane road for about 40 min.
I thought I would just take the turnpike to I70 south and pay the tolls. I would think this would be quicker than US43/ US40. Thoughts?
Thanks!

BTW: we are leavingon a Fri afternoon and will be going through Columbus, Wheeling and Washington no matter what.

bumpyroad · Answer

I always go down I-79 if I want to avoid the turnpike. wouldn't take any back roads in western PA , myself. 79/68 is fairly desolate so gas up before that stretch. it may be longer than 40 but probably make better time.
bumpy

jamesbr · Answer

US40 is 2 lanes in some areas, and as much as 4-6 lanes in other areas.  It is usually non highway speeds with lights near towns and cities where it widens out.  I think following I70 onto I70/76 to breezwood and down I70 is one highway option, the other is to take I70 to I79 to I68.  Google maps claims its only a 5 mile difference by going I79 to I68 over taking the PA turnpike.

flash82 · Answer

Thanks! That's what worries me about US40, the speed limit looks to be down to 35 in some places.

john_bet · Answer

3 years ago we went US-50,I-275,I-71,I-70,I-79,I-68,I-70 to Ft. Meade. We used 2 days.

bumpyroad · Answer

I think that I-68 has a bit more hill climbing than staying on I-70. no tunnels thru the hills.  bumpy

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