2006-10-18 06:35:20 · 7 answers · asked by Operation C 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Washington, D.C.
I've been this way many times. There's a few drawbacks: 1.)it's generally a more expensive route then some (NJ turnpike, bridges, tunnel tolls, etc.). I think its about $13.00 in tolls. 2.) you really have to time the trip carefully. Rush hour in NYC, Baltimore, and DC isn't fun and will add a lot of time to your trip. If you can leave NY just at the end of AM rush, you can miss PM rush in DC & Baltimore, but only if you don't make a long stop for lunch. Nightime, of course, is a quicker option. The postiives are: its a very direct route. The tunnel is actually, I think, more interesting (but off limits for vehicles with propane tanks, so don't drive your RV through it) than the bypass around Baltimore. Good luck & safe travels!
2006-10-18 06:48:43 · answer #1 · answered by phillipa_gordon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming that you are talking about the Harbor Tunnel Thruway in Baltimore. This is an alternative to the Fort McHenry Tunnel or the Baltimore Beltway (695). Well first off - you don't want to use 695 at all, unless you are carrying propane tanks then you don't have a choice. If you do have propane tanks then take the Francis Scott Key Bridge (695 east) off of 95 south. Either tunnel is fine - both take about the same time to get thru Baltimore. Ft McHenry (rt 95) is a longer distance but has higher speeds while the Habor Tunnel Thruway is a bit shorter distance -speeds are around 50-55 mph. Either tunnel can be affected by traffic - but a serious incident affects the Harbor Tunnel Thruway more - because it is not designed to handle as much traffic. Whatever you do - turn on the radio and listen for traffic reports once you cross the Susquehanna River. Good Luck
2006-10-18 14:08:14 · answer #2 · answered by Rob F 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stay on I-95 and go through the widest underwater tunnel in the world - the Fort McHenry Tunnel. The Harbor Tunnel is only 4 lanes and backs up on Friday afternoons while the other tunnel is 8 lanes and free flowing - maybe a 3-5 minute delay at rush hour compared to 15-30 minute delays on the Harbor Tunnel.
If you're carrying propane as the other posters have speculated, take I-695 West and drive around Baltimore and rejoin I-95 South at Exit 11.
2006-10-19 22:28:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I drive to New York from Northern Virginia several times a year and I always take the Harbor Tunnel unless I get a traffic report of an accident or delay. If there is a delay, I take the Ft. McHenry Tunnel. However, in the 30 years I've been making this trip, I've only had problems once or twice. I've never taken the bridge on 695.
2006-10-18 20:06:08 · answer #4 · answered by Pandagal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact triple and they can provide you with that information. You could also ask people that have traveled from NY to DC. Usually word of mouth is the best.
2006-10-19 18:47:50 · answer #5 · answered by NyteWing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will work for you.. but it can be VERY CROWDED !
If you can, I am going to recommend Amtrak. in the City itself.. DC can be worse than Manhattan for driving and parking.
2006-10-18 17:09:36 · answer #6 · answered by ccfromnj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the beltway
2006-10-18 14:15:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋