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teeznu
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May 12, 2018

Roanoke to Newport News VA---Which way?

Currently in Roanoke on way to Newport New VA. Google Maps is routing me on I-81 then on I-64, which I believe to be the fastest way because of interstates. BUT, I'm really not interested in FAST. So how about this routing. 460 over to Lynchburg, then on to Farmville then on to the South side of Richmond then I-64 on in to Newport News. Please share your thoughts and appreciation is always noted.
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  • kerrlakeRoo's avatar
    kerrlakeRoo
    Explorer
    May 12, 2018
    460 is a nice drive, and a stop in Appomattox is one you may find interesting. Route I would try, and especially if weekday travel is involved would be
    460 to I-85 North, to,
    I-95 south (only a couple of miles)
    I-95 south only a couple of miles to a LEFT exit onto I-295 north
    I 295 to I-64 east.
    This way you miss all of the high congestion traffic areas around Richmond. and no tolls.
    One stop you may want to consider is there in Petersburg. The Petersburg National Battlefield is part of the National Park system (nat park passes are accepted) And has some interesting walks and exhibits.

    Happy Motorin

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