MASSACHUSETTS to Myrtle Beach SC

[RVER]

WE are going to SC from MA and do not want to go over the GW bridge in NY so thought the Tappen Zee Bridge. Go out 84 but then how to go?

[tomgagne]

I have traveled to mb many times and the most reliable route is tappanzee to the garden state pkwy, then follow gs to the jersey pike, then down 95 The toughest area is around DC but if you stay at Cherry Hill campground you can get out early to beat the traffic.

[RVER]

How much time or how many miles does it add to a direct trip. I assume you are saying 84 to 81 at Scranton or are you picking up 78 in there or no? IF it is adding an hour or two, no problem. The other thing is we need to know there are some Welcome Centers or such to stay one night each way since we will drive 8 or so hours each day til we arrive, expect to do it in two days. Thanks for the advice.

[lryrob9301]

If you want to miss all the big city traffic and want an easy, scenic drive take I-84 W to I-81 S to I-77 S to Columbia,SC then US 378 E to Myrtle Beach. Not the most direct route but does miss all the major city headaches and most all of the tolls.