Getting across western PA
Looking for some experience / advice. Planning a trip in June where we will be heading for Minneapolis area from home close to the Maryland / PA line close to Gettysburg PA. I have been out / up R...
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cbshoestring wrote:
DOES NOT AVOID MOUNTAINS if that is your intention. Majority are from Bedford to New Stanton on T/P (for your trip)-- they are north as well, and run clear over to the PA/OH state line.
I've done both routes you suggest and the above statement is right on the money. Turnpike has a long but certainly do-able grade over Sideling Hill. I-80 has a similar stretch (may be a bit longer) approaching the exit for Rt. 153/Penfield, PA. That said, I would take the route that is more direct to your destination.
Yes, I-80 has truck traffic but it is nothing like we see around here in I-78.
