March travel from W.Pa to Georgia

[mac51]

This may be early but Plans are being made. Wife retiring very soon and we want to start traveling so in Mid-March we want to be leaving Pa for Georgia. This is still winter like in Pa so what would I expect traveling that time of year going south to Georgia leaving Pa- VA- N Carolina. Also, is there a favorite route to take. We're actually near Pittsburgh. Thank you for everyone's thoughts and suggestions. We intend to end up on the first leg in Perry Georgia.

[mac51]

Thank you everyone kind of what we expected it all depends on mother nature. We are hoping to get to Perry GA for Fmca Rally. We'll keep an eye on forecasts. Again Thank you Mac

[RGar974417]

Agree with 79,19 to 77. Then depending which part of Georgia you're heading to either 85 or 26.

[cbshoestring]

This Black & Gold truck driver typically takes 79,19,77 then which ever route takes me into the part of GA I am searching for.

An alternative is 70,71 and 75 if you think getting west will avoid the weather...it normally does NOT...the route is much more aggravating.

Winter can be WINTER thru that area. Most of the route is well maintained by the salt shakers, but winter sneaks in when it wants to. More often than not...you slow down and keep plodding along, the road conditions will change AGAIN.

I have spent an unplanned night on an off ramp because someone else was in a hurry. Part of winter driving, especially when towing, is knowing that slower tends to get you there. Impatience puts you in a ditch. You can always park...live to travel another day.

[Chase_WV]

If taking WV turnpike, tolls double after Jan 1, 2019

[wannavolunteerF]

Do watch the weather all the way south. I live in South GA (only 60 miles from FL line) and we have had some real winter weather in March. I actually had to cancel my son's birthday party one year (near St Patricks Day) because of snow and ice. Yes, we had an ice storm this far south. You will need to pay attention to winter warnings and the possibility of ice. Generally roads from Atlanta south are not salted/plowed or anything as the local counties don't have a regular need for that type of road clearing. Oh yeah, our winter storm warnings have different temperature guidelines for what you have up north.

[Roadpilot]

Watch the weather for a window to get to the nearest interstate then go. Enjoy retirement.

[Sam_Spade]

The WISE thing to do would be to postpone your departure about 6 weeks....and/or avoid the mountains as much as possible. That might mean going a bit out of the way.

Others can try to help if you INSIST on hitting the road before winter is really over. It is something that I would not be doing.