Concord NH to Scusset Beach MA

[pomerlo]

At the end of next July(a thursday mid-day) I will move from Concord NH to Scusset Beach state reservation near Sagamore MA. From there I have two choices of beltway around Boston. The I-95 or the I-495. The I-495 route is about 25-30 miles longer. Is it worth it to avoid traffic or I'm overthinking this ?

Thanks in advance for your input.

[l1v3fr33ord1]

pomerlo-

Use 495. Stay off 128.

[pomerlo]

Many thanks l1v3fr33ord1
You confirm what I had in mind

[Mike8253]

Originally Posted by pomerlo

At the end of next July(a thursday mid-day) I will move from Concord NH to Scusset Beach state reservation near Sagamore MA. From there I have two choices of beltway around Boston. The I-95 or the I-495. The I-495 route is about 25-30 miles longer. Is it worth it to avoid traffic or I'm overthinking this ?

Thanks in advance for your input.

I would just offer that if you travel Rt. 128 in between the rush hour periods, it's not a bad drive. I used to live in Hingham, and we have family on the South Shore and camp at Wampatuck SP in Hingham when we visit, and I take Rt. 128 from the Mass Pike down to Hingham in our Class A w/toad whenever we go there. I just think that taking I-495 the long way around really isn't worth it. But, your choice, either way, it's not a terribly long day from/to Concord. The only caveat to that is in the summer Thurs. night and most of Friday heading to the Cape is bad, most likely either route, so plan your travel days/times accordingly.

[pomerlo]

Many thanks Mike for your input
Base on your comment I might consider now using the 128 since it will be mid-day on a thursday. Probably well before noon.

Thank you