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For East Coasters, how busy is I-95 on a Saturday?

CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
edited July 2009 in The Porch
If I can make any show, it would be the one on Saturday in Philly. I'd have to leave work in the middle of the day. Mapquest says 4.5 hours (and have to drive thru DC and Baltimore).

Do you think on Saturday that I-95 is better or worse than Mapquest's suggested time?

I'm bringing this up on The Porch because I think a lot of us will be using I-95 and traveling on Saturday.

:)
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  • pjsteelerfanpjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,903
    It dependds on how bad the construction in Deleware is, and if there are any accidents. Normally, not bad traffic.
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  • State of MindState of Mind Posts: 282
    I suggest getting EZ pass for your car, makes the tolls easier!
  • jamminpearlsjamminpearls Posts: 7,078
    95 always sucks around Philly. Especially if there is a big event going on.
    Go Birds!!!!
  • SpinMeRoundRollMeOvrSpinMeRoundRollMeOvr Posts: 437
    Yeah. I would also make sure to leave some extra time. I have had some terrible drives on 95 during time that I thought it would be OK.
  • Solat13Solat13 Posts: 6,996
    CJMST3K wrote:
    If I can make any show, it would be the one on Saturday in Philly. I'd have to leave work in the middle of the day. Mapquest says 4.5 hours (and have to drive thru DC and Baltimore).

    Do you think on Saturday that I-95 is better or worse than Mapquest's suggested time?

    I'm bringing this up on The Porch because I think a lot of us will be using I-95 and traveling on Saturday.

    :)

    Once you get past the few exits of Delaware, take 495. There's never traffic on it, it's shorter, and it feeds right back into 95 once you cross the PA state line.
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    - 9/28/04, 9/29/04, 10/1/04, 10/2/04
    - 9/11/05, 9/12/05, 9/13/05, 9/30/05, 10/1/05, 10/3/05
    - 5/12/06, 5/13/06, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 5/30/06, 6/1/06, 6/3/06, 6/23/06, 7/22/06, 7/23/06, 12/2/06, 12/9/06
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    - 10/18/13, 10/21/13, 10/22/13, 11/30/13, 12/4/13
  • elwayvedderelwayvedder South Jersey Posts: 9,141
    come down thru NJ on 295 and then head over to Philly. Much easier!
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  • Pushin Forward BackPushin Forward Back Posts: 890
    take I-10 west. its a short cut!
  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    elwayvedder wrote:
    come down thru NJ on 295 and then head over to Philly. Much easier!


    ...but I'm coming from VA. :D
    (unless I'm not understanding you correctly)

    http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Richmon ... phia&2s=PA
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    *Jones Beach 8/23/00 *Jones Beach 8/24/00 *Jones Beach 8/25/00
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  • elwayvedderelwayvedder South Jersey Posts: 9,141
    CJMST3K wrote:
    elwayvedder wrote:
    come down thru NJ on 295 and then head over to Philly. Much easier!


    ...but I'm coming from VA. :D
    (unless I'm not understanding you correctly)

    http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Richmon ... phia&2s=PA

    oops, so sorry!! I assumed you were coming from NY since a thread a few days ago, I swore I thought it was you saying you worked in NY. I am getting up there in age (34 now) and with the anxiety of this tix announcement...just ignore me please!!
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  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    elwayvedder wrote:
    CJMST3K wrote:
    elwayvedder wrote:
    come down thru NJ on 295 and then head over to Philly. Much easier!


    ...but I'm coming from VA. :D
    (unless I'm not understanding you correctly)

    http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Richmon ... phia&2s=PA

    oops, so sorry!! I assumed you were coming from NY since a thread a few days ago, I swore I thought it was you saying you worked in NY. I am getting up there in age (34 now) and with the anxiety of this tix announcement...just ignore me please!!


    Oh, I'm a New Yorker alright... living now in Virginia 8 years. :D
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    *Jones Beach 8/23/00 *Jones Beach 8/24/00 *Jones Beach 8/25/00
    *Mansfield 8/29/00 *Mansfield 8/30/00 *Nassau 4/30/03 *Nissan VA 7/1/03
    *Borgata 10/1/05 *Camden 5/27/06 *Camden 5/28/06 *DC 5/30/06
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  • OkOk Posts: 2,144
    Let me put it this way, bring a book. EZpass or no, there will be spots where you sit.
  • TravelarTravelar Kalamazoo, USA Posts: 3,413
    Just an FYI, the northside of Baltimore and 95 is all jacked up right with ongoing construction for all the new overpasses. Things have still been running ok, but not optimal. As someone mentioned, EZ Pass is the key. The tunnels are often backed up on the weekends for 1/2 mile or more while the EZ Pass lane is always clear.
  • ZosoZoso Posts: 6,425
    just leave an hour earlier than you think and you will be alright. Friday night/evening before the show will be worse.
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  • PillowPantsPillowPants Posts: 4,877
    95 is a mess

    like all your threads about these shows ;)
  • groovNgroovN Posts: 92
    95 in delaware is ALWAYS backed up. and you can never know what will happen with the tunnel in baltimore.
    picture an empty cup in the middle of the sea
  • ManUnitedManUnited Jersey Shore Posts: 160
    Not sure, it works for everyone but sitting back and relaxing on a train is the best. Obviously arrival and dept. times etc. might be a problem. However, it beats sitting in traffic for a few hours
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  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,277
    groovN wrote:
    95 in delaware is ALWAYS backed up. and you can never know what will happen with the tunnel in baltimore.

    That's why you NEVER take 95 through Delaware. Take 495. It swings around 95, you can go faster, and you end up right back on 95 in PA.
  • satansbedbugssatansbedbugs On Tour Posts: 2,412
    Pushin Forward Back wrote:
    take I-10 west. its a short cut!


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  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    satansbedbugs wrote:
    Pushin Forward Back wrote:
    take I-10 west. its a short cut!


    Do not listen to this person.....


    Thank you!
    ADD 5,200 to the post count you see, thank you. :)
    *NYC 9/28/96 *NYC 9/29/96 *NJ 9/8/98 (front row "may i play drums with you")
    *MSG 9/10/98 (backstage) *MSG 9/11/98 (backstage)
    *Jones Beach 8/23/00 *Jones Beach 8/24/00 *Jones Beach 8/25/00
    *Mansfield 8/29/00 *Mansfield 8/30/00 *Nassau 4/30/03 *Nissan VA 7/1/03
    *Borgata 10/1/05 *Camden 5/27/06 *Camden 5/28/06 *DC 5/30/06
    *VA Beach 6/17/08 *DC 6/22/08 *MSG 6/24/08 (backstage) *MSG 6/25/08
    *EV DC 8/17/08 *EV Baltimore 6/15/09 *Philly 10/31/09
    *Bristow VA 5/13/10 *MSG 5/20/10 *MSG 5/21/10
  • Blind3Blind3 Posts: 1,149
    I live near and drive accident alley in Pennsylvania and Delaware daily . I agree wholeheartedly with those who say leave yourself several extra hours, the better to party if you're early, or take the train ..and subway once you hit Philly.
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