[FSPA] Alternate Route to Pittsburgh

[Dan Reynolds]

gas?  bwahaha.

On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 2:11 PM, Lesley Ropp via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
wrote:

> You could also take the PA turnpike from Breezewood to Bedford (only going
> 1 exit) to bypass the stoplights on US30. Then you go the same way Bob had
> mentioned (US22). I have done this drive a couple times since moving to MD
> and going back to my parent's house in Johnstown,Pa. Gas is cheaper at the
> Bedford exit than in Breezewood or on the turnpike.
>
> Don't hate to much on that's section of PA. It is a beautiful drive at
> least. 😉
>
>
> On Mon, Jul 24, 2017 at 1:24 PM Gregg Giblin via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> wrote:
>
>> On 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
>>
>>
>> Beware of police revenue’ing on that route.  Speed limit is a serious
>> number in those parts.  (they need the money)
>>
>>
>> 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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