Detroit to Frederick Md.

[tomman58]

Howdy,
We are looking to visit DD in MD in the second week of November. What can we expect in weather and roads going there?
After doing DD we head for Asheville NC. to see sis hows about that drive any notes or ideas.

Thanks jus looking for ideas as have not been to MD before.

[tomman58]

ependydad wrote:

tomman58 wrote:
Is there any restrictions on the TT with propane in the tunnels?

Thanks
Tom

Yes, it's supposed to be OFF according to the PA Turnpike Commission when I emailed them Friday. I actually have driven through those tunnels a few times with it on without knowing the rule.

Thanx

[ependydad]

tomman58 wrote:
Is there any restrictions on the TT with propane in the tunnels?

Thanks
Tom

Yes, it's supposed to be OFF according to the PA Turnpike Commission when I emailed them Friday. I actually have driven through those tunnels a few times with it on without knowing the rule.

[Bumpyroad]

I don't think there are any tolls from where you cross 70 on 79 and over to Frederick. there are not a lot of convenient gas/food stops on that section.
according to my TL trip planner, it is about 40 miles and 40 minutes further to go down to 68. 68 is more scenic than 70 but worse hills.
bumpy

[JamesBr]

The two possible routes will work. Either can see snow and depending on how much to be cleared out. I think I79 to 68 to 70 has less tolls.

[Bumpyroad]

I-79/68 in Western MD can easily have a snow storm /blizzard. don't know how PA would be any different however.
bumpy

[tomman58]

Is there any restrictions on the TT with propane in the tunnels?

Thanks
Tom

[ependydad]

Bumpy gave you the route- you'll get crushed in tolls, but it is what it is.

There's rarely much weather in early November in MD. I'm not sure how southeast PA will treat you, though. Same with the drive south on I-81 to NC- should be a pretty clear shot.

Road-wise, the highways that Bumpy referred to are all decent roads. Nothing exceptional. Check your GPS settings as it may try to route you off of the turnpike since it has tunnels. But they're all plenty high (tractor trailers use them all of the time).

[Bumpyroad]

I-76 to I-70 or I-79 to I-68 to 70
bumpy

[darsben]

I cannot help you except to tell you to make sure you visit Mays Restaurant while in Frederick for some awesome seafood.
Also you will be very near Gettysburg