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bresdogsr's avatar
bresdogsr
Explorer
Jul 22, 2017

South Jersey to Cape Cod

40ft Class A DP. Trying to find the best way to Boston/Cape Cod KOA in Middleborough MA. Do not want to go over the George Washington Bridge. I will be travelling on Sunday both ways, so the toll on the Tappen Zee is considered off peak $10.00 not too bad. I was thinking NJ Turnpike to exit 10 to RT 287 over the Tappen Zee and back on 95 for the rest of the trip. Not sure about the Connecticut traffic on Sunday. Suggestions appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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  • jplante4's avatar
    jplante4
    Explorer II
    Jul 22, 2017
    No need to take the I-287 loop on a Sunday. We did the Turnpike to Woodbridge, then the GSP to I-287, over the Tappan Zee to I-95 to Providence, then I-195 to I-495. Exit 5 (US44) gets you to the KOA. We always try to make this trip on Sunday and have never hit any bad traffic. The most problematic spot (I-95/I-91 interchange in New Haven) has been finished and has been a breeze the last 5 times we did this.
  • jerseyjim's avatar
    jerseyjim
    Explorer
    Jul 22, 2017
    NO need to go over the GW Bridge. Bypass NYC completely.

    JPLANTE4 has your answer.
  • ct1964ups's avatar
    ct1964ups
    Explorer
    Jul 22, 2017
    bresdogsr wrote:
    40ft Class A DP. Trying to find the best way to Boston/Cape Cod KOA in Middleborough MA. Do not want to go over the George Washington Bridge. I will be travelling on Sunday both ways, so the toll on the Tappen Zee is considered off peak $10.00 not too bad. I was thinking NJ Turnpike to exit 10 to RT 287 over the Tappen Zee and back on 95 for the rest of the trip. Not sure about the Connecticut traffic on Sunday. Suggestions appreciated. Thanks in advance.


    I would go over the Tap..then up 684 to 84..take 84 to 90 in Sturbridge to 90 to 495 straight onto the Cape...I'm sure its longer but I would think less traffic....C
  • lmpres's avatar
    lmpres
    Explorer
    Jul 22, 2017
    Done the CT1964 route many times and say that is the best.
  • The_Painting_Te's avatar
    The_Painting_Te
    Explorer
    Jul 22, 2017
    Keep in mind that "Cape Cod" KOA is not on Cape Cod, but a 25 minute drive away. If you plan on visiting the Cape do not attempt that drive Friday afternoon/evening or Saturday morning or leave the Cape on Sunday afternoon/evening. Backups of 5 - 10 miles (seriously) are common.
  • bresdogsr's avatar
    bresdogsr
    Explorer
    Jul 22, 2017
    The_Painting_Teacher wrote:
    Keep in mind that "Cape Cod" KOA is not on Cape Cod, but a 25 minute drive away. If you plan on visiting the Cape do not attempt that drive Friday afternoon/evening or Saturday morning or leave the Cape on Sunday afternoon/evening. Backups of 5 - 10 miles (seriously) are common.


    Thanks, I am aware of that we are trying to do a few different areas in Mass and RI and this worked distance and time wise. We would be leaving early Sunday morning to head home, so I think we will be alright.

    Thanks all for your responses time to recheck the maps.
  • ct1964ups's avatar
    ct1964ups
    Explorer
    Jul 23, 2017
    bresdogsr wrote:
    The_Painting_Teacher wrote:
    Keep in mind that "Cape Cod" KOA is not on Cape Cod, but a 25 minute drive away. If you plan on visiting the Cape do not attempt that drive Friday afternoon/evening or Saturday morning or leave the Cape on Sunday afternoon/evening. Backups of 5 - 10 miles (seriously) are common.


    Thanks, I am aware of that we are trying to do a few different areas in Mass and RI and this worked distance and time wise. We would be leaving early Sunday morning to head home, so I think we will be alright.

    Thanks all for your responses time to recheck the maps.


    hate to tell you, but all have the same idea..and if it's raining or cloudy, they all leave earlier..listen to the Teacher.....years back,and it hasn't gotten musc better ,same roads, it took us 5 hrs from Hyannis to the Canal.....C
  • bresdogsr's avatar
    bresdogsr
    Explorer
    Aug 15, 2017
    We took the NJ Turnpike to exit 10 to RT 287 to over the Tappen Zee to 684 to 84 to 90 (Mass Twp) and to 495. Great roads overall with the exception of a few sections. Thanks for the advice.

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