Best route: Richmond, VA to Greenbelt, MD?

[LewBob]

We'll be towing our 24-foot trailer, probably leaving the Richmond area mid-morning en route to Greenbelt Park. I've never driven in this area before. Suggestions very much appreciated.

[Busskipper]

LewBob wrote:
It appears that there's work being done on the Harry Nice Bridge on Route 301 with alternating one-way traffic during off-peak hours. Would that be a significant consideration in route selection?

Bob you will be fine just come on up 95 - not really any different than driving through Denver at the same time.

Enjoy DC.

BOL,

[LewBob]

It appears that there's work being done on the Harry Nice Bridge on Route 301 with alternating one-way traffic during off-peak hours. Would that be a significant consideration in route selection?

[navybanker]

X2 on Route 301. We have made that trip twice pulling our fifth wheel to Ft. Meade FamCamp.

[ford_truck_guy]

I have made this trip several times since early September.... IF you plan on leaving Richmond around 8:00 to 8:30 Am . . you will hit DC just after the morning traffic woes... I just came up last Friday and made it from exit 89 on 95 in VA to the draw bridge ( MD line) in about 1-1/2 hrs... NOT TOWING...

[TheGreatWaz00]

If you are OK with traffic, Rt 95 north is the way, BUT and I caution you , DC has bad traffic. Do not come up 95 in the AM and you need to be through the area by 3:00 PM or you will hit traffic.

If you like the back road approach take 95 out of Richmond to Rt 301 North. You have a little traffic in Waldorf, but not bad. We are in Annapolis and take that route to avoid 95.