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Matt_Colie
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Mar 05, 2016

WV I-77 toll road

I have two questions I hope someone can answer with local knowledge.

The West Virginia Turnpike says it has three tolls in its length and they will hit me up for 2.50$ at each. (Is this correct?)
That makes 7.50$us to be abused for about 60 miles.
Is this worth doing if we are in no hurry?

Are the by roads that by-pass so terrible that it is a consideration?

This is not intended to offend any residents of WV, but it is an honest question.

Matt
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  • cjoseph's avatar
    cjoseph
    Explorer
    Mar 05, 2016
    If you are going to parts North via I-79, you can skip the last section of the turnpike. That eliminates one toll booth. Just be careful to follow the speed limit along US 19. It is a 4-lane with some stop lights but will save you some time and $2.50.

    Also, EZ Pass accepted and saves some time.

    A good roadside rest point is the New River Gorge Bridge Visitor's Center. Stop and enjoy the view.
  • wvcampers's avatar
    wvcampers
    Explorer
    Mar 05, 2016
    The $7.50 is correct. The roadway is not bad. Just obey the speed limit and you will be through the toll booth before you know it. I pay over $35.00 in tolls going from Charleston WV to Pulaski NY with my fiver. The $7.50 for the WV Turnpike is a real deal.
  • INBellbuoy's avatar
    INBellbuoy
    Explorer
    Mar 05, 2016
    The Mountains you are going thru make it the best route available. I remember when I was 7 going to Washington DC on my first camping trip. Pulling our homemade 3rd owner fold out thru the mountains with our 1958 Biscayne w/ it's mighty 6 cylinder engine, one curve my brother & I were on top of my sister and the next curve my sister and I were on top of my brother.

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