[FSPA] Alternate Route to Pittsburgh

[William F. Wulf II]

Each route has it's positives and negatives.
The Turnpike is the fastest route to Pittsburgh, and the most
travelled--therefore, the most up-to-date Waze info can be had for it. But
it is a turnpike, and you're limited as to what you can access while you're
on it.

I-68 Is a gorgeous drive, but it is the longest route, and has a lot of
really annoying speed traps. If you're not a lead foot, and don't mind
traversing West Virginia, it's an excellent choice.

I-30 is, in my opinion, the worst choice, because it is an ordinary 'blue'
highway, that is full of stop lights, cross traffic, and unexpected
slowdowns. It can be confusing, too, if you're used to freeway-only
driving. Because of lights and traffic, this route may appear only 15
minutes longer, but has a chance of taking much longer.




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On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 12:25 PM, Dave Hubbard via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
wrote:

> I'll share my preferred route as well, which might be slightly preferable
> to those attending the pre-Pinburgh tournament at the PPL clubhouse and/or
> people heading there first for early check-in:  https://goo.gl/maps/
> M61Ds65zPNR2
>
> Basically, Take I-70 to I-68 west over the mountains, then head up US-40.
> From there, US-119 north for a small stretch and then PA-51 north all the
> way to Pittsburgh.  This has you approaching Pittsburgh from the south,
> which is perfect to hop to the PPL clubhouse.
>
> I like this route because I enjoy the drive over the mountains.  Plus, you
> get to pass perhaps Pennsylvania's only marked Dangerous Mountain :)
>
>            --- Dave
>
> On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 11:52 AM, Bob K Mertz via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Being from Pittsburgh I still travel to visit family once a month or so
>> and my frustration with the PA turnpike had me looking for better routes.
>> If anyone else is looking for avoid the turnpike and take a less
>> frustrating route here's the one I use when I head up there... I've shared
>> this with a few others that agree it's a better option.
>>
>> Take I70 to Breezewood, PA as you normally would.... when you come into
>> Breezewood turn left towards Everett and take US30 through Bedford....
>> After Bedford you'll take I-99 North and follow that toward Altoona....
>> before reaching Altoona you'll take US22 West towards Ebensburg.... US22
>> will take you clear to Monroeville where you'll get on the Parkway to head
>> into Pittsburgh.
>>
>> Here's a Google link that should show the route:
>> https://goo.gl/maps/64pEjywLwzT2
>>
>> My estimate is that this route is probably 15 mins longer in most cases
>> but regardless there are no tolls and I think it's a much easier drive.
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