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Old 08-26-2012, 07:46 PM   #1
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Best route from ohio to virginia beach??

Hi all, preparing for our first "real" Motorhome trip. Canton ohio to virginia beach. Honda odyssey toad, would like to find a route with fewer mountains than 77S to 64E. Other routes have been proposed by software, but would like to avoid small two lane roads...especially with the toad. If 77 is the best route, will take it, just not looking forward to the mountains....also concerned about fuel availability with van in tow...I know that there are quite a few truck plazas on the 77 route. Suggestions welcomed and appreciated!!
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Lived in Pittsburgh 30 yrs and SE VA the last 26...get to the turnpike, thru PA to breeze wood. Down I70/270 to dc beltway to I95 south. Down 95 to 295 and then 64 east to va beach.

Just try to time it to arrive at Frederick md around 9:30 or 10 am for rush hour in dc.

The least hills this way. Traffic....maybe.
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Old 08-27-2012, 07:46 PM   #3
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77 to 64 is the best route from where you're at, then 64 all the way in. You'll be on multilane roads the whole way and any 'respectable' grades you encounter will be on 77 with lots of room between you and the shoulder and passing lanes all over the place. Both 77 and 64 are beautiful drives ... we do both frequently. Have fun, be safe.
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Agree to disagree. Driving a lower hp/torque rig towing the extra hills via 77 and 64 matter. Either way is nice ride.
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I live just off I-64 and drive to WV regularly. Also do the beltway around DC frequently. Take I-77/I-64 and avoid the beltway. You might. Pull some grades a bit slow, but beats the h... Out of the DC traffic. You can always unhook the toad and have co-pilot drive it, but don't think that'll be necessary.
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What are your thoughts on 70 to 81 to 64 to bypass DC traffic?? Anyone try this one?? Considering an overnight at flying J in Winchester... Then down to 64
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I-81 south from northern VA to I-64 east is basically flat with some small hills. East of Waynesboro on I-64 is one grade over the Blue Ridge Mountains, probably about 6-7 miles. Good road.

Dropping down from the summit to Cozet is a bit longer, but certainly not a problem. All good road. Just start down about 50 mph and keep the speed under control. Very pretty drive to Charlottesville, then pretty boring to Richmond. Go around Richmond to the north. I think the signs say airport to get you on the bypass. They might say Williamsburg too.

If you have time, Jefferson's home, Monticello at Charlottesville is well worth a visit.
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Thank you all for your input... Here we go!!
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Thank you all for your input... Here we go!!
wish we were following you. sounds like a good time either way you go. let us know which way you went and if you come back the same way. I know what you mean about I77. have fun.
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If you like good red wine and a beautiful site, I'd reccomend a visit to Barboursville vineyard. Just a few miles outside charlottsville va. Luca makes some fine wine!
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Canton ohio to virginia beach. Honda odyssey toad, would like to find a route with fewer mountains than 77S to 64E.
I drove this route yesterday:

I-76 (Ohio Tpke)
to
I-70 (I-76) Pennsylvania Tpke
to
Exit 161 (Breezewood)
to
I-70 south
to
Exit 1B (Hancock)
to
US-522 south
to
I-81 south
to
I-66 east
to
US-17 south
to
I-95 south

41' motorhome (diesel) towing a car. It didn't seem like there were any difficult grades; plenty of easy access fuel stops; avoids the Washington, DC area traffic.

Lots of RV traffic uses this route to bypass the DC area.

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Thank you all for your input... Here we go!!

If your looking to make it a memorable trip, and you don't mind adding 100 miles to your trip and the fuel would not be that much of a difference, drive to cape may and take the ferry to virginai beach. A trip you will absolutely love. The cost of the ferry and 1 passenger is about 77.00 dollars and the second passenger is I believe 7.00 look it up online....your going to have to make reservations, but with a days notice, it is worth every penny for the trip.
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If your looking to make it a memorable trip, and you don't mind adding 100 miles to your trip and the fuel would not be that much of a difference, drive to cape may and take the ferry to virginai beach. A trip you will absolutely love. The cost of the ferry and 1 passenger is about 77.00 dollars and the second passenger is I believe 7.00 look it up online....your going to have to make reservations, but with a days notice, it is worth every penny for the trip.

The cost of 77.00 is for a m/h and a driver....they can take 40 footers and the toad
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