What's everyone's favorite Interstate highway, for whichever reason they choose.
I'd have to say Interstate 80, mostly because I live so close to it! ;D
I have two
I-70 through western Colorado/Utah
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I-68 in Maryland/West Virginia
beautiful scenery
I live closest to IH 90, the New York State Thruway. I like it because the speed limit there is 10 MPH greater than most NYS roads.
Ha, I've been by the Thruway in Syracuse...it's crazy driving on that thing.
Interstate 10 has been and still is my favorite. I like a lot of them, but I-10 still is. Connecting California to Florida, I love that...
I would have to say my favorite Interstate is 75, mainly because I actually got to see the southern portion of it get built, since I lived in the Fort Myers area.
I'd have to say I-95. Very long, I know, but its also very varied and is an interesting one to drive on, to say the least. I've been on it from St. Augustine, FL. to Salem, MA, so that's quite a good chunk of it. ;)
I'd have to say I-84--the western one. I'll admit, the interchange from I-84 WB onto I-205 is a total disaster, but the stretch going through the Columbia Gorge is just amazing.
-Alex (Tarkus)
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My favorite interstate would have to be either I-95 or I-476. Both right near me. I also love I-93 in NH becuase its a nice drive and goes near my lake house ;D.
I.C.
Quote from: ComputerGuy on January 18, 2009, 07:43:20 PM
I-93 is nice...only seen pictures though. ;)
From a beauty standpoint, Interstate 93 definitely ranks high, though the same can be said about Interstate 91 in Vermont and one of my personal favorites, Interstate 89 in Vermont.
Without a whole lot of thought, I'm going to pick I-77, with I-40 being a runner up due to the scenery where it enters North Carolina.
Quote from: aaroads on January 18, 2009, 08:32:27 PMand one of my personal favorites, Interstate 89 in Vermont.
I like that one as well. I also LOVE I-87/Adirondack Northway. That one is a beautiful drive. Also, my non-interstate favorite highway would be New Hampshire route 16. Thats another nice drive.
I am a fan of I-10 in Florida. I also enjoy the part of I-81 where you go from Pennsylvania, through Maryland and West Virginia in what seems minutes, and you're in Virginia. The ride through Virginia is very long though, but the cool mountainous section near Tennessee is nice. The "southern portal" as I call it :)
Quote from: Snappyjack on January 18, 2009, 10:27:01 PM
I am a fan of I-10 in Florida. I also enjoy the part of I-81 where you go from Pennsylvania, through Maryland and West Virginia in what seems minutes, and you're in Virginia. The ride through Virginia is very long though, but the cool mountainous section near Tennessee is nice. The "southern portal" as I call it :)
Interstate 10 in northwest Florida has some of the lowest traffic counts on the route (outside of west Texas). Thats what makes the road enjoyable to me, given that the terrain is monotonous. :)
Having recently taken Interstate 81 south from Interstate 70 to Interstate 77, I have to reiterate that while scenic, the overwhelming amount of truck traffic on that road makes driving it very frustrating. Trucks passing trucks led to so many clogs of cars queing in the left-hand lane. >:(
Oh yeah definitely, in 2003 when I took 77 to 81 to Syracuse, NY it was so bad the whole way up there. Especially the part of the freeway through the Blue Ridge Mountains, there was so much truck traffic all over the place.
I-81 through Virginia at least will be widened to 3 lanes its entire length. I agree, the drive is beautiful, but all the traffic ruins it. A couple of times, when I had more time to drive I took Skyline drive/Blue Ridge Parkway. A little less direct, and slower, but well worth the view.
I-10 between Gulfport and New Orleans I love, it goes through swamp and is elevated for a bit. its a really fun drive
Quote from: rawr apples on January 18, 2009, 11:13:32 PM
I-81 through Virginia at least will be widened to 3 lanes its entire length. I agree, the drive is beautiful, but all the traffic ruins it. A couple of times, when I had more time to drive I took Skyline drive/Blue Ridge Parkway. A little less direct, and slower, but well worth the view.
I-10 between Gulfport and New Orleans I love, it goes through swamp and is elevated for a bit. its a really fun drive
I-10's even better now that they finally paved over the bone jarring concrete in St. Tammany Parish! :D
I've never noticed the excessive truck traffic, and I travel on 81 periodically (I live in VA :P )
And they do plan to widen it to 6 lanes... so I guess that will eliminate some of that.
Never have been on I-10 through New Orleans. That is on my list for the future. I have been on the entire length of I-10 in Florida and Alabama, and the first 7 or so miles in Mississippi.
I mostly hate 81 through Virginia due to the length of the trip mostly, but yes, I do agree on the truck traffic. Although all the times I have been on it, it was overnight, so it wasn't TOO bad.
I like I-635 in Kansas City for some reason.
Whenever I was learning to drive I somehow talked my mom into letting us take a long trip to Amarillo, down to Lubbock, and back via Wichita Falls and Lawton. Which clinched me I-27 of course. So it makes me kinda nostalgic because it was my first 2di and I was learning to drive at the time. Good interstate for that purpose, though...not a whole lot of traffic!
I really like I-70 in Utah and Colorado, for traditional reasons (scenery!). I-30 was the first interstate I ever clinched, so that is close to my heart. (An odd one to do, since I lived in Boston at the time!)
Quote from: agentsteel53 on January 19, 2009, 01:59:54 AM
I really like I-70 in Utah and Colorado, for traditional reasons (scenery!). I-30 was the first interstate I ever clinched, so that is close to my heart. (An odd one to do, since I lived in Boston at the time!)
I-70 through the San Rafael Reef area is one of the most beautiful stretches of road I've ever seen in my life. It was then that I felt the west welcoming me for the first time!
I-15, the nearest Interstate to me growing up. Also very cool in AZ through the Virgin River Gorge.
I also have to agree with whoever said I-84 (west) near the Columbia River.
Quote from: roadfro on January 19, 2009, 02:09:55 AM
I-15, the nearest Interstate to me growing up. Also very cool in AZ through the Virgin River Gorge.
I also have to agree with whoever said I-84 (west) near the Columbia River.
Both are awesome stretches of freeway. There's not many sections of Interstate that can compete with that back east. Perhaps Interstate 40 through Pigeon River Gorge comes the closest.
Quote from: roadfro on January 19, 2009, 02:09:55 AM
I-15, the nearest Interstate to me growing up. Also very cool in AZ through the Virgin River Gorge.
I also have to agree with whoever said I-84 (west) near the Columbia River.
Yes, that stretch of I-84 is an awesome stretch of interstate. I drove it on a spring day in 1999 and it was very breathtaking. So much better than anything east of the Mississippi.
I've only been on 84 west from its start in Portland out to the dalles, and I love it, its so beautiful. I can only imagine what the rest looks like.
Quote from: aaroads on January 19, 2009, 02:06:23 AM
I-70 through the San Rafael Reef area is one of the most beautiful stretches of road I've ever seen in my life. It was then that I felt the west welcoming me for the first time!
for me, that moment was I-20 as I headed well out of the DFW metroplex on my first solo road trip in August, 2003. Then I turned off onto US-285 in Pecos, TX and the rest is history!
My second would be I-705...1 mile of fun in Tacoma
My favorite is I-390 south of I-90. It has some nice scenery, especially south of Mount Morris, and not a lot of traffic. I also like I-490 around Rochester but not as much due to the heavy traffic (the portion between Fairport and Bushnell's Basin is in dire need of a third lane each direction).
Quote from: deanej on January 19, 2009, 01:18:30 PM
My favorite is I-390 south of I-90. It has some nice scenery, especially south of Mount Morris, and not a lot of traffic. I also like I-490 around Rochester but not as much due to the heavy traffic (the portion between Fairport and Bushnell's Basin is in dire need of a third lane each direction).
I have a lot of family in Dansville and always appreciated that stretch of Interstate 390 through Livingston County. Someday I'll post the photos I took in 2005 of it...
I-310 (LA) makes for a nice, albeit brief drive. I also like I-49's current section.
I-84 in Pennsylvania through NY into Danbury CT....not as bad as you might think once it leaves Scranton and hits Danbury...a lot of pretty scenery, esp the Poconos
I-91 in Vermont, with I-89 a close second...
I-80 in eastern Pennsylvania
I-294
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could be worse ... I-95 in Canton, MA drops to a single lane and there isn't even any other road it intersects with!
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one of my first road-related memories is in 1986 going under the previous version of that sign and wondering why we randomly went around in a circle. The sign used to say "NH-Maine" back in the day; nowadays only I-495 has "NH-Maine" as a control city, I think.
My favorite interstate so far is I-95 through Maryland especially between Baltimore and Washington, once you get past the freakishly bad traffic it is a interesting interstate. The best time is to drive it is at night when the traffic is at its lightest (construction's heaviest) because of the way all of the headlights hit the reflectors, I can't wait to see the finish result of it after the MTA and the MdTA is doen with it.
Quote from: ComputerGuy on January 21, 2009, 10:20:28 PM
Wow...lots of lanes for an aux. route and only two for a cross-country superhighway. :ded:
lol it funny they just rebuilt that and finished like 2 years ago, this it how it use to look
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but after you pay that toll on I-80 it widen back up
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My favorite would have to be I-30 between Dallas and Little Rock. Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas are some of the most beautiful parts of the country IMHO.
The 40 mile stretch between Mt. Pleasant and New Boston in Texas seems like the longest part of I-30, mainly because there are very few interchanges on that stretch of interstate.
In Arkansas, once you get past the Fulton Interchange (Exit 18), the forests of southwestern Arkansas begin to frame the interstate. The forests do not let up until you get to the outskirts of Little Rock.
that is a really nice road! I-30 is the first interstate I ever clinched. I went from no miles done to all miles done in a few hours in August 2003. I did it from Little Rock to DFW; I remember that section from New Boston onwards to be very nice and rural.
I-10 thru New Orleans. Yeah, I know it largely sucks as a roadway, but it holds many, many memories for me and provides great views of the downtown skyline and the rest of the city.
I'm also considering I-55 between the south terminus in LaPlace and the Louisiana/Mississippi state line... if only due to the bone-jarring concrete. Bounce, bounce, bounce... nice for keeping one awake at night!
I like I-75/85 through Downtown Atlanta. Driving along these combined interstates is always an adventure.
Another of my favs is I-285, also known as "The Amateur Racetrack." (A name I made up, lol).
I also like I-459, the Downtown Birmingham bypass.
My Favorite Interstate freeway is Interstate 15... The Picture is about the I-15 Express Lane public celebration on September 13th, 2008. Using 3.0 Megapixel Kodak Digital Camera. Viewing I-15 northbound near Exit 19 Ted Williams Pkwy Bridge.
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Whoa! Huge picture! What happened to that 800 pixel limit on width? :-P It's very simple to do.
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The only reason to enlarge the image due to see the Interstate 15 logo sign on top-right side of image as you can see it more well enough.
Ahhh... gotcha. ;-)
I think Interstate 15 in San Diego County is one of my favorites as well. It's really nicely built through there.
For me, its Interstate 81 in Virginia, and also in Pennsylvania. Its so nice there on a sunny day with the mountains right there
Quote from: voyager on January 24, 2009, 08:31:53 PM
I think Interstate 15 in San Diego County is one of my favorites as well. It's really nicely built through there.
you haven't had to drive it in heavy traffic ;)
they are making a lot of improvements though, especially in the 56 to 78 segment.
I would say 280 from San Jose to San Francisco and I-10 between going over the swamps leading into NOLA from both directions.
I-70 in western Colorado.
Quote from: ComputerGuy on January 21, 2009, 10:20:28 PM
Wow...lots of lanes for an aux. route and only two for a cross-country superhighway. :ded:
Well, 294 is a Chicagoland beltway while I-80 hits rural IL not too many miles west of the junction.
i.e. 294 at this point gets
much more traffic.
Like many people, my favorite is one from my youth.
I-80 across Pennsylvania. Lots of trees and hills. A wide median that is over a mile in some places!
And, less that average traffic. Yes, 90% of it seems to be trucks, but the truckers make far fewer bonehead moves! :pan:
Unfortunately, I haven't had the pleasure of driving many western highways, but I-80 in the Sierra Nevadas between Sacaremento and Reno has some beutiful spots, especially over Donner Summit.
I have two in mind.
I-68 through western Maryland. The mountain rock cuts and views are quite beautiful. I also recall the days when it was still U.S. 40, because I worked at a Scout Camp near Hancock.
I-97 is the other. I lived in the Annapolis area during the years the highway was constructed and could watch the progress of construction on the new alignment and the gradual upgrading of MD 3 from south to north.
Easy to clinch . . .
I'm not sure why it is even a 2di. I would think it had larger aspirations, but I saw the EIS documents and that was it. I guess Annapolis wanted a 2di.
In terms of a full haul, I like the western I-84 just because of the highly diverse terrain it goes through.
In terms of more isolated stretches I really like I-5 from Mt Vernon WA to Bellingham, and then I-40 from Knoxville to Asheville
Growing up in Wisconsin, I have two favorites.
1) Interstate 94, I grew up in Delafield, just off of I-94.
2) We used to vacation in northern Wisconsin in the summers, so I always looked at US 51 as the "vacation freeway", so I was happy to see it finally get a blue shield as I-39....even though I-39 in Wisconsin has legitamacy issues according to some forums I've seen.
I-355 Illinois at I-88
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and I-39 over the Illinois River Valley...
I think I might have to change my favourite.
I have to say I-35 in Duluth, Minnesota.
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You should see it just outside of downtown Duluth, since it goes right through a port, there is so many bridges and almost always a train. (I love trains though. :-D)
I-5 and I-90 and SR-99 go through the Port of Seattle...second largest in the USA, I think.
Seattle has the 38th largest port in the USA. the Port of South Louisiana is the largest, and the Port of Long Beach is the largest on the west coast. The Port of Tacoma is the largest in Washington State.
As a former resident of Tacoma we get quite mad that all you Seattleites think your Port is bigger :colorful:
I really like I-25 too. Mostly because of Colorado.
My favorite Interstate would have to I-40. I guess because it was the one I lived closest to for many years. It was also the first two digit interstate I had ever clinched (accomplished at the age of 20)
I agree with the person who said Interstate 10. I didn't get my driver's license 'till I was thirty-six in 1992, and took my first solo road trip to SoCal from Pittsburgh in '98 in a 1985 Pontiac 6000. Was supposed to go IH40 to CA but got pretty frazzled my first three days out because I had never driven more than 50 miles from where I lived. Couldn't go faster than 50mph, and it took me three days to get to Little Rock. A friend was living in New Orleans at the time and suggested I go down and stay with her a couple days. So I travelled Rt. 65 through Pine Bluff, IH 20 to Jackson and IH 55 South to 10. Took 10 to Cali. I wasn't thrilled at first because when I saw the mileage sign in Texas that said almost 9 hundred miles to go I cringed. After that my life changed because I saw everything in America that I ever dreamed of seeing or quested after--the most beautiful road I could imagine. From Kerrville Texas to Palm Springs was such a variety of desolate beauty and relatively isolated interstate--mostly Far West Texas, that I didn't care about reaching the ocean anymore. The other person who loves I 10--you know what I'm talking about :nod: Texas Canyon rest area east of Tuscon is beautiful also.
I've thought that the other trip I would like to take is the one a couple other folks mentioned--I 70 Colorado/Utah. I'd love to see 70 in Glenwood canyon.
I'm surprised to see IH 68 through Maryland mentioned also. My daughter lived in Chilesburgh Virginia for awhile--between Fredericksburg and Richmond. I have a bad disk in my neck and on my first trip down that way (from PA speaking) I decided to forego the PA turnpike because of road surface and traffic and travel 68 through Maryland and West Virginia. I wasn't enthused about eastern roads until then--I absolutely loved the drive. Went that way every trip that I took to VA. You're right--68 is so pretty and the road surface is smooth as glass.
My first time posting here after looking at this sight for years.
My interest in Interstate 10 is that it connects many of the sunbelt cities I like, and for being a sunbelt Interstate, it has many sections with light traffic or desolation. The lowest traffic counts on any Florida Interstate highway are in the panhandle of Florida. The 80 mph speed limit along IH-10 in west Texas is indicative of the emptyness of that freeway. When I last took it, speed limits were posted at 75, but I happily did 72 and hardly was passed anyway.
In California, I like I-5 through Orange County. In Texas, I like I-10, especially the recently expanded Katy Freeway.
Quote from: FreewayDan on February 17, 2009, 05:33:10 PM
In California, I like I-5 through Orange County. In Texas, I like I-10, especially the recently expanded Katy Freeway.
I just got back home via the Katy Freeway. It's beginning to have traffic problems already.
As far as my favorite Interstate, I'd have to say I-95. While I haven't been on all of it, what I've seen, I like. I've been on I-95 from Cape Canaveral, FL all the way to Washington DC (excluding North Carolina). I used to live in Jacksonville, FL and I love the view of the skyline as you enter downtown from the south. Very pretty city.
A close second would be I-10. I've been on the eastern 2/3 of it or so, covering Fort Stockton, TX all the way to the eastern terminus in Jacksonville, TX. Every inch of I-10 between those two cities, I've covered.
As for a three-digit Interstate, I'd have to say I-295 in FL (Jacksonville loop). Once the eastern half is signed as I-295, the loop will have two very impressive bridges. The ridiculously long Buckman Bridge (currently I-295) to the south and the gorgeous cable-stayed Dames Point Bridge (currently FL-9A) to the east.
i would have to say the i-84/380 duplex near Scranton, PA is my favorite, 2nd would be i-88 between binghamton & schenectady, 3rd i-81 in PA.
Quote from: corco on February 01, 2009, 01:29:02 PM
As a former resident of Tacoma we get quite mad that all you Seattleites think your Port is bigger :colorful:
What about the Tulsa Port of Catoosa?
Oh wait. Why'd I ask that? :P
Another: I-5 between North Lakewood and Conway, WA, really wide medians, big overflooding rivers and lots of evergreens.
Hehheh, i'll have to give another vote to interstates in my youth and say I-5, and I-84 West (especially through the Columbia River Gorge, absolutely breathtaking). i've driven the entire length of I-5 and i still never get bored of it. Well, the length through the Central Valley in CA is kind of a stretch...
My favorite is I-540 between Alma, AR and Fayetteville, AR. It's a well-designed highway in a very scenic portion of Arkansas. I also like I-64 west of Louisville, KY. It traverses southern Indiana's hilly terrain, and the road is really neat to drive right at sunset.
One day I would love to see I-84 in Oregon.
I-74(even though I've never been on it) and I-64
Can anyone guess mine? :-D
Interstate 37 is by far my favorite.
While the Pittsburgh-area interstates are more important and useful to me, I might have to join the I-68 camp. Especially when compared to the PA Turnpike (completely rebuilt sections not withstanding). Almost always a very enjoyable drive.
I'll also give I-97 an honorable mention, not because of the interstate itself, but because if I'm driving it, it almost certainly means that I'm on my way to the beach. (or on my way home).
These are my top 5 favorite interstates:
1) Interstate 4 - Everytime I'm on it, I feel like I'm on vacation.
2) Interstate 75 - Great scenery on this road in different states and it even goes to the UP.
3) Interstate 95 -especially from Baltimore to West Palm Beach; it's the busiest interstate for a reason.
4) Interstate 76 in Pennsylvania: The scenery makes the Quaker state look good.
5) Interstate 80 : Both sides of my family used to live along the Joliet-Homewood corridor in Illinois. If you want to go somewhere: like NYC, Cleveland, Chicago, Omaha, Salt Lake City, Sacramento, and San Fran. I-80 is your route. It's even the route for Notre Dame Football.
Honorable mentions:
1) Interstate 275 in Michigan : Perfect bypass of Detroit, but those control cities need to be changed.
2) Interstate 65: Goes through some great cities: Nashville, Birmingham, Louisville, and Indianapolis; is a great route to Chicago also.
3) Interstate 96: The main street of Michigan, in my opinion.
4) Interstate 68: I agree there is some great scenery on this road and a half way decent alternative to the Penna Turnpike.
5) Interstate 24 from Nashville to Chattanooga: Want to drive through mountains? Try I-24.
Least favorite interstates:
1) I-94 in Michigan: sections of this road in Van Buren and Berrien Counties are getting wore out.
2) I-90 from the Black Hills to I-35: Pretty boring.
3) I-94 in North Dakota: Yawn!
4) I-90 Indiana Toll Road/Chicago Skyway : The most ugliest scenery you would not ever want to see, giant power lines and smoke stacks galore and the trek ends with a million or so potholes and a McDonald's on the other side of the Skyway. Not to mention the awaiting traffic jam when 90 merges with 94 in downtown Chicago.
5) I-294 in Illinois: Great Chicago Bypass but it comes at a steep price and by the time you get through the fifth round of toll booths your patience will wear thin.
6) I-44 in Oklahoma especially between Tulsa & Okla City: great time for a nap.
7) I-8 from I-10 to Cleveland National Forest: Better take your most comfortable pillow.
My favorite stretch of interstate is I-94 from Madison to Milwaukee. I drive it all the time on the way back to my hometown to visit family.
My favorites:
I-90 - the longest and just a couple miles from where I grew up and live.
I-70 through the Rockies - you won't find scenery like that on many Interstates.
I-75's Alligator Alley - for being so straight and flat and desolate (though usually with plenty of traffic).
I-40 west of Albuquerque and into Arizona - great variety of scenery.
I-80 - connecting two great cities and great bridges - GW Bridge to Bay Bridge and a great ride over the Sierra along the way.
My favorite interstate would be I-40 or I-15 so far. For 3DI, I like the 405 vibe but the 210 is a beautiful highway to drive on but for some reason the 10 is more fun. I'd have to go with the 405. I really love the 5 in Orange County. Very aesthetically pleasing to drive on.
Of the ones I've been on, in no order...
Top 3 2DI's:
I-77 - the portion from US 19 in Beckley, WV to NC is beautiful, and I find the truck runaway ramps really cool. I especially like the moment heading SB when you leave the tunnel and see the Welcome to Virginia sign; for some reason, I have clear memories of that from my childhood road trips.
I-44 - I really enjoyed the roller coaster feel of the Missouri portion, though US 65 south of Springfield managed to be even more exciting!
I-86 (east) - So much prettier than the Thruway to the north, and free :)
Top 3 3DI's:
I-190 (NY) - Entering Buffalo from the Peace Bridge has been a memorable start to many of my vacations, and of course the Celino & Barnes billboards are classic.
I-476 (PA) - The lack of a left shoulder and lots of construction can make this drive a bit stressful, but I can't deny that there was lots of great scenery on here, and a road tunnel is always a bonus.
I-255 (IL/MO) - Maybe an odd choice, but I drove there last year in late April/early May and it was my first time crossing the Mississippi River. Also, the transition from the flat landscape, and somewhat bare trees in Illinois to the hilly and fully green trees of Missouri was very striking. It looked like the middle of summer! It was a bit sad at the end of the trip seeing the bare trees in Ontario.
Holy revival!
Moving past that, I quite like I-705 in Tacoma, Washington. It's relatively short (1.5 miles -- the 11th shortest signed, interstate-standard freeway in the US), but it's signed at 60 mph, the standard interstate limit around here. It feels more like a parkway, with lots of over-growth, shrubs and vines, and several drops and inclines, making it very fun to drive. Only annoying bit is that I routinely have to honk at drivers to speed up (lots of drivers going well below the limit, though not enough that lowering the limit would be necessary -- there's still plenty of drivers going well above 60, 70, even 80 sometimes).
From a purely personal standpoint, it's northbound I-35 from Hinckley to Duluth. Otherwise it's hard to go against the already-repeatedly-cited-to-death I-70 from Denver to Grand Junction.
I know I've answered this before. :clap:
Mine, believe it or not, is I-85, mainly because I've seen it evolve over most of my 57 years on this Earth. Even the most boring parts are able to provoke some interest for me, and it's still very much a work in progress.
I wouldn't have re-opened a topic that wasn't replied to in seven years. But I might as well post in it now that it's active again.
I'll have to go with I-83, the Baltimore-Harrisburg corridor.
I love driving in the mountains. Since I don't get to do that very much, I'd have to say my favorite is I-68.
Quote from: epzik8 on August 28, 2016, 10:08:46 AM
I wouldn't have re-opened a topic that wasn't replied to in seven years. But I might as well post in it now that it's active again.
I'll have to go with I-83, the Baltimore-Harrisburg corridor.
My bad. I didn't know whether to start a new topic on it or not as I contemplated but figured there was already a topic I didn't want to create a duplicate thread.
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Quote from: epzik8 on August 28, 2016, 10:08:46 AM
I wouldn't have re-opened a topic that wasn't replied to in seven years. But I might as well post in it now that it's active again.
I'll have to go with I-83, the Baltimore-Harrisburg corridor.
My bad. I didn't know whether to start a new topic on it or not as I contemplated but figured there was already a topic I didn't want to create a duplicate thread.
Reviving a thread from 2009 is better than starting a new one.
Based totally on scenery: 5, 84 (west), 87 (the real one), 86 (east), 89, 91, 90 (west of Rapid City and east of Cleveland makes up for the slog in the middle), 70 (between 15 & 25 only), 81 (but you can't let the scenery distract you from the traffic).
Interesting cities served: 5, 94 (I like Mpls/St. Paul; don't ask me why!), 75 (I'm including Miami-Dade metro), 10 (NOLA makes that happen), and, of course, 95.
Food along the route: 10 (NOLA, LA, TexMex), 80 (SF, NY metro), 40 (various BBQ, of course); had good stuff from Albuquerque to Asheville, 90 (Seattle [overall, best Thai in US], Chicago, Boston), 49 (Cajun in Lafayette, Morgan City), 85 (more BBQ), 35 (Austin [Franklin, Stubb's], KC [various]), and, of course 5 (multiple In-n-Out in CA plus a couple of Fuddruckers in OR, Buster's BBQ in Portland, and various Thai in Seattle). If you have the impression I like good BBQ, you would be correct!
For me, probably I-565.
I-70 simply for the section between I-15 in Utah to I-25 in Denver. Nowhere else in the country will you find an Interstate that approaches the same scenic value for such a sustained period of time. For the most part I don't generally enjoy Interstate driving as it's more meant for point A to B but that's the one big exception in my book.
I-15 has parts like Cajon Pass and the Virgin River Gorge that I enjoy also...I guess that would be second.
When I was younger than 6, my favorite was I-465, since I was fascinated with the concept of a beltway.
Got a little older and it became I-80, since my family drove a big chunk of it a bunch of times to get to my grandparents' place in Utah (Hazleton, PA to Salt Lake City, UT).
Not sure what my favorite is now. I-90 comes to mind first, due to just the sheer differences in terrain that it covers (Boston, Berkshires, Midwest, Plains, Montana, Seattle). I-68 and I-79 also come to mind for the fond memories (I-79 in WV was fairly new when my family started driving it and I remember when US 48 became I-68 and what the old US 40 route was like). Love the entrance into Pittsburgh on I-376 (what was I-279).
I give up.
I'd have to say I-17, though I'm probably being a bit biased since its an intrastate Interstate highway in my home state. But it is a great drive, with all the ups and downs and curves. The transition from pines to saguaros in such a short distance still amazes me.
I guess my next favorite interstate is I-40. I really want to, and plan on driving its entire length all at once, west to east, hopefully within the next couple of years. I even plan on getting out and taking pictures of/with the famous sign in Barstow. I actually want to do this with all of the major east/west Interstates ending in 0(except 20 and 30), but I want to do I-40 first, since it has the closest terminus.
Man, I have a lot of favorite interstates (I just started traveling a lot lately). They are: I-95 (between Richmond, VA and Philly), I-93 (between Boston, MA and Concord NH), I-77 (from VA to WVA border), I-81 in PA, I-87/287 in NYC area, I-85 (between Greensboro and Charlotte), and more.
If I have to pick one, I would say I-73 between Asheboro and north of Greensboro. Although I-73 is still under construction from PTI airport to NC 68 north of Greensboro, I have been to the construction site a lot, judging from what I see, it will be fun to drive when the new segment is finished.
Have to say that the worst in my book is I-95 south of DC to Fredericksburg. Miserable.
Well, my favorite is...I-26! But primary the Tennessee and North Carolina sections. The portion from Spartanburg to Columbia is OK, too. I'm not a big fan of the part East of Columbia.
My list is as follows:
1. I-26 (sections mentioned above)
2. I-84 (Western part, from Portland to The Dalles)
3. I-68
4. I-77 (WV/VA/NC)
5. I-86 (East)
I absolutely loathe I-75 between Dayton and Cincinnati.
I-76 in PA between Valley Forge and Lebanon-Lancaster as well as further west between Carlisle and New Stanton.
I-24 through the mountains west of Chatanooga is nice. Also in Western KY is pretty good too.
I-40 through NM and AZ east of Kingman.
I-99 (ugh even though the number stinks) the road is quite scenic from its southern terminus to Altoona.
Let's see...
Favorites:
I-75 in Kentucky, Tennessee & Northern Georgia
I-80 in Pennsylvania (border to border)
Honorable Mention:
I-40 in Eastern Tennessee & North Carolina. Very beautiful, but the 25 miles on either site of the border keep you too busy to enjoy the scenery. It's like driving in a simulator.
Least Favorites:
I-70 between Indianapolis & St. Louis - Welcome to "Watching Paint Dry Theater"
I-55 between St. Louis & Joliet - See I-70 and multiply by 3
I-4 especially Metro Orlando
I-40 From Marion NC to Nashville, TN (the entirity of Nashville/Davidson County)
I-26 From Spartanburg SC to the terminus in Kingsport TN.
I-24 Even in IL I think more scenic in IL than KY.
I-70 In Utah
I-90 From Spokane WA to Missoula MT
Honorable mention for the weirdness factor.
I-57 in MO
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I-40 From Marion NC to Nashville, TN (the entirity of Nashville/Davidson County)
I-26 From Spartanburg SC to the terminus in Kingsport TN.
I-24 Even in IL I think more scenic in IL than KY.
I-70 In Utah
I-90 From Spokane WA to Missoula MT
Honorable mention for the weirdness factor.
I-57 in MO
I forgot about I-70 in Utah across the Swells.
I-57 goes from forest between I-24 and Effingham. Then goes to open farmland all the way to Kankakee. The rest of the way into Chicago is suburban or urban of course. South of I-24 I never clinched so I cannot say to what it is there.
I'm surprised nobody has said I-44 across Missouri. Very pretty, some grades and curves to make you pay attention and a healthy amount of traffic.
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I'm surprised nobody has said I-44 across Missouri. Very pretty, some grades and curves to make you pay attention and a healthy amount of traffic.
I mentioned it (see quote below), though I can see why it would be easy to miss. I thought it was a fun drive :)
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Of the ones I've been on, in no order...
Top 3 2DI's:
I-77 - the portion from US 19 in Beckley, WV to NC is beautiful, and I find the truck runaway ramps really cool. I especially like the moment heading SB when you leave the tunnel and see the Welcome to Virginia sign; for some reason, I have clear memories of that from my childhood road trips.
I-44 - I really enjoyed the roller coaster feel of the Missouri portion, though US 65 south of Springfield managed to be even more exciting!
I-86 (east) - So much prettier than the Thruway to the north, and free :)
Top 3 3DI's:
I-190 (NY) - Entering Buffalo from the Peace Bridge has been a memorable start to many of my vacations, and of course the Celino & Barnes billboards are classic.
I-476 (PA) - The lack of a left shoulder and lots of construction can make this drive a bit stressful, but I can't deny that there was lots of great scenery on here, and a road tunnel is always a bonus.
I-255 (IL/MO) - Maybe an odd choice, but I drove there last year in late April/early May and it was my first time crossing the Mississippi River. Also, the transition from the flat landscape, and somewhat bare trees in Illinois to the hilly and fully green trees of Missouri was very striking. It looked like the middle of summer! It was a bit sad at the end of the trip seeing the bare trees in Ontario.
My favorites are: I-26 from Asheville to the SC border; I-95 northbound approaching and passing through downtown Richmond, VA; I-81 from the TN border at Bristol to the terminus at I-40; and I-64 from Williamsburg to Richmond.
The fact that I am getting my very own local Interstate within the next few (25) years notwithstanding, I-40 will always be my favorite-specifically the part between Nashville,TN and Exit 125 in NC near Hickory. I can add the portion just east of I-25 in the Albuquerque, NM area to that as well.
Honorable mentions:
I-24 between Nashville and Chattanooga, I-26 from Johnson City TN to Columbus NC
I-64 in WV (as well as west of I-81 in VA)
I-75 between the KY/TN border to about 30 miles north of Atlanta, GA
I-77 between I-81 and I-74 in VA/NC.
I-80 all the way across PA (yes I just said that)
One that could supplant I-40 as my favorite if I ever get a chance to drive it:
I-70 in CO, especially west of Denver
I-91 in Connecticut and Massachusetts - the hartford and springfield area segments are quite scenic.
I-290 in Massachusetts - Worcester is a depressing city but theres great views of it from 290
I-95 in Rhode Island - the providence section is quite interesting and fun to drive on
I-495 in Massachusetts between Hopkinton and Lowell - lotsa good memories of driving up to friends houses, also you can go really fast.
I-90 from 128 to I-93, the inner part of the Pike is pretty cool with the various tunneled segments
Honorable mentions
I-95 in CT from NY Line to New Haven - another road full of memories of fun trips tho I greatly prefer Route 15
I-90 from Hopkinton to Sturbridge - its a decent ride
Quote from: Alex on January 17, 2009, 11:57:24 PM
Interstate 10 has been and still is my favorite. I like a lot of them, but I-10 still is. Connecting California to Florida, I love that...
My thoughts exactly. It's a nice way to get across the southern United States, where you don't have to worry as much about excessive cold and snowfall, unlike in this subarctic hole (WI).
I have a poll linked in my signature regarding this very topic - feel free to vote on it and my least favorite poll!
I-5 in Grapevine and I-80 Bay Bridge.
Interstate 94 in Michigan is a fun road to drive - it's very fast and you have to pay attention.
I average 130 km/h on that road - the recommended speed for the Autobahn!
My favorite Interstate is I-40 BUT my favorite section of Interstate is I-80 through the state of Nebraska.
Quote from: AZDude on September 10, 2016, 10:56:56 PM
My favorite Interstate is I-40 BUT my favorite section of Interstate is I-80 through the state of Nebraska.
Isn't that about the straightest part of the Interstate system? Uh...not to be critical...but why? :eyebrow:
Maybe He likes straight, flat, boring. monotonous highways to take a nap on :P
455 miles of sheer boredom. Worse than I-70 in Kansas, only because it's 30 miles longer!
Quote from: DevalDragon on September 10, 2016, 11:54:33 PM
455 miles of sheer boredom. Worse than I-70 in Kansas, only because it's 30 miles longer!
Considering the road I was on today took me 4 hours to cross 115 miles that endless swath of flatness would be paramount to sacrilege. :)
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My favorite Interstate is I-40 BUT my favorite section of Interstate is I-80 through the state of Nebraska.
Isn't that about the straightest part of the Interstate system? Uh...not to be critical...but why? :eyebrow:
I have read comments and seen videos showing hate for this section of Interstate. I just do not understand the hate. I-80 Nebraska was my first entry into the midwest back in 2010. IMO the midwest is the most beautiful part of the country. Perhaps being from Arizona is one reason why I like this section a lot. There is really nothing like this over here. I like seeing the endless farmland mixed with scattered trees red barns and lakes that actually have water in them! Lol! Plus its green, green, green! Did I also mention its green?
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Quote from: AZDude on September 10, 2016, 10:56:56 PM
My favorite Interstate is I-40 BUT my favorite section of Interstate is I-80 through the state of Nebraska.
Isn't that about the straightest part of the Interstate system? Uh...not to be critical...but why? :eyebrow:
I have read comments and seen videos showing hate for this section of Interstate. I just do not understand the hate. I-80 Nebraska was my first entry into the midwest back in 2010. IMO the midwest is the most beautiful part of the country. Perhaps being from Arizona is one reason why I like this section a lot. There is really nothing like this over here. I like seeing the endless farmland mixed with scattered trees red barns and lakes that actually have water in them! Lol! Plus its green, green, green! Did I also mention its green?
I agree with you. I like the mountains, but I also like the plains. The wide sky, the endless horizon, the ability to travel seemingly forever, the waves of grain, the infinite openness, all of that is something I find very powerful yet peaceful.
Some find it boring, but most certainly not me.
I think my favorite is the Adirondack Northway portion of I-87. Beautiful drive. Most of my trips on that road have been during the winter, too. All the frozen waterfall formations you see on the rocks along the road are nice.
At an opposite extreme, I like I-275 in Florida. The two bridges, especially the Sunshine Skyway, make for a nice drive.
Finally, while I've only been on it five times in a one-week period in 2015, I found I-17 really interesting because of how the northern end in the pine forest felt a lot like the Northway and then the downhill into Black Canyon City had so many cacti and desert scenery. Really interesting drive and it wasn't anything like I'd pictured a desert being. I guess my mental image of a desert came from pictures of the Sahara.
In terms of least favorite: I-81 in Virginia. If it got another lane I might revisit that opinion.
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I agree with you. I like the mountains, but I also like the plains. The wide sky, the endless horizon, the ability to travel seemingly forever, the waves of grain, the infinite openness, all of that is something I find very powerful yet peaceful.
Some find it boring, but most certainly not me.
This is exactly how I feel about it!
I-80 from Lincoln, Nebraska to The Utah/Nevada state line is my favorite. For local highway,
I-44 is a favorite because nobody uses it nearly as much as I-64 or I-270. :)
My favorite would be I-71 in Ohio. My second favorite is I-77, with special recognition given to the portion from south of Charleston, WV, to the VA/NC border.
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Quote from: AZDude on September 10, 2016, 10:56:56 PM
My favorite Interstate is I-40 BUT my favorite section of Interstate is I-80 through the state of Nebraska.
Isn't that about the straightest part of the Interstate system? Uh...not to be critical...but why? :eyebrow:
I have read comments and seen videos showing hate for this section of Interstate. I just do not understand the hate. I-80 Nebraska was my first entry into the midwest back in 2010. IMO the midwest is the most beautiful part of the country. Perhaps being from Arizona is one reason why I like this section a lot. There is really nothing like this over here. I like seeing the endless farmland mixed with scattered trees red barns and lakes that actually have water in them! Lol! Plus its green, green, green! Did I also mention its green?
I guess I can see your side of the equation. At first, I thought you were being sarcastic. It's all about what you're used to. I grew up North of Dayton, Ohio, where there's a lot of farmland. I've never been to Nebraska, but I-80 just sounds painful to me, because it's what I grew up with, but taken to the next level.
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Quote from: AZDude on September 11, 2016, 12:51:15 AM
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on September 10, 2016, 11:03:46 PM
Quote from: AZDude on September 10, 2016, 10:56:56 PM
My favorite Interstate is I-40 BUT my favorite section of Interstate is I-80 through the state of Nebraska.
Isn't that about the straightest part of the Interstate system? Uh...not to be critical...but why? :eyebrow:
I have read comments and seen videos showing hate for this section of Interstate. I just do not understand the hate. I-80 Nebraska was my first entry into the midwest back in 2010. IMO the midwest is the most beautiful part of the country. Perhaps being from Arizona is one reason why I like this section a lot. There is really nothing like this over here. I like seeing the endless farmland mixed with scattered trees red barns and lakes that actually have water in them! Lol! Plus its green, green, green! Did I also mention its green?
I guess I can see your side of the equation. At first, I thought you were being sarcastic. It's all about what you're used to. I grew up North of Dayton, Ohio, where there's a lot of farmland. I've never been to Nebraska, but I-80 just sounds painful to me, because it's what I grew up with, but taken to the next level.
That's what it's like for me. I grew up in the mid-west and New England...for me the west coast and roads that turn were an absolute godsend. The funny part is that when I went to Arizona for the first time and saw how red it was I thought it was the greatest thing ever compared to the boring green of the Mid-West. :-D
I-5, the whole thing, but particular nods to the Grapevine and the Redding-Eugene portion.
I-84 through the Columbia River Gorge and the Blue Mountains
I-90, Coeur d'Alene-Missoula and near Winona (MN)
Quote from: AZDude on September 11, 2016, 12:51:15 AM
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on September 10, 2016, 11:03:46 PM
Quote from: AZDude on September 10, 2016, 10:56:56 PM
My favorite Interstate is I-40 BUT my favorite section of Interstate is I-80 through the state of Nebraska.
Isn't that about the straightest part of the Interstate system? Uh...not to be critical...but why? :eyebrow:
I have read comments and seen videos showing hate for this section of Interstate. I just do not understand the hate. I-80 Nebraska was my first entry into the midwest back in 2010. IMO the midwest is the most beautiful part of the country. Perhaps being from Arizona is one reason why I like this section a lot. There is really nothing like this over here. I like seeing the endless farmland mixed with scattered trees red barns and lakes that actually have water in them! Lol! Plus its green, green, green! Did I also mention its green?
It wasn't when I saw it (January). And no farmland visible from the freeway that I could see, an endless road of trees hid the river. It was only remarkable as in our trip across the country, Nebraska was the only state where we slept in the same state for two nights.
My personal favorite is I-90 from Springfield, MA, to Buffalo, NY. Love the scenery change.
I have three:
I-70 through Missouri, especially the Mineola Hill in Montgomery County. Funny story about that long stretch of incline.
I-76 (Penna Tpk) Going through the tunnels is awesome, especially at night. During the day the scenery is amazing.
I-95 in New England. So many urban centers.
Its a close call between I-85 south of Charlotte, and the I-485 beltway around the city. 85 is a thrill because there is usually lots of traffic moving at speed, and EVERYONE goes about 15 over the 60mph speed limit. 485 is nice due to it being completed in the summer of 2015, and when they finished it, the speed limit was raised from 60 to 70.
My favorite Interstate used to be I-93 between Salem and Manchester NH back when it was two lanes. While I agree the current widening was long overdue, I have to admit the section of roadway between Salem and Londonderry has lost much of its character.
I have a few:
I-80 in Iowa, because I will always be an Iowa boy through and through.
I-84 in Oregon is fantastic.
I-5 in Washington
I-94 Between St. Cloud and the Cities
I-95 and I-295 in Maine
I-10 outside NOLA- gotta love that swamp!
I always liked 95 between the Beltways in Maryland and 295 just north of i64 in Virginia. I like the wide median and 3+ lanes in each direction
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Quote from: WhitePoleRD on December 05, 2016, 12:24:26 PM
I-94 Between St. Cloud and the Cities
This one is interesting to me. What do you like about this drive?
I have two favorites:
1. I-90 between Seattle and Montana: this one crosses the Cascades, the Columbia, the sagebrush and volcanic landscape of Eastern Washington, descends into downtown Spokane, skirts Lake Coeur d'Alene (a bit higher now than the original alignment), follows the Mullen Road through the Bitterroots and the Silver Valley, crossing Fourth of July Pass and Lookout Pass before crossing into Montana. I also like the route as it continues through Montana, Wyoming (within shouting distance of Devils Tower), and South Dakota (Black Hills, Sturgis, and Wall Drug, and crossing the Missouri; but I am more familiar with the section in Washington and Idaho than further east.
2. I-84 between Portland and Pendleton. The Columbia Gorge and the more arid stretch near the Dalles are spectacular, with the added bonus of barge traffic and trains on the UP and the old SP&S (now BNSF) on the north side of the river.(I would like to include Cabbage and the Blue Mountains in this but so far I've only been through that area by train (the Amtrak Pioneer in 1996 right before it was discontinued).
Let's update the list now that I've got a lot more driving and travel under my belt.
I-70 west of Denver goes without saying. Probably the best scenic segment in the entire system, hands-down. East of Topeka, it's also got some very interesting sections. Denver to Topeka, though... make sure you can stay awake, because it can be boring.
I-85 stays fresh in my memories. Even with the terrible traffic in Charlotte and the indescribably atrocious traffic situation in Atlanta, it's still one I'd drive again, if only to appreciate the rural sections, as well as being one of the de facto Main Streets for the Carolinas.
The western I-84 was surprisingly scenic when I took it from the east end to Boise. Hopefully one day I can see the rest.
I-90 between I-15 in Montana and I-5 in Seattle's one of my bucket list drives. From what I've seen on various road videos, it's a section I want to see for myself.
Quote from: Darkchylde on March 04, 2017, 10:03:25 AM
Let's update the list now that I've got a lot more driving and travel under my belt.
I-70 west of Denver goes without saying. Probably the best scenic segment in the entire system, hands-down. East of Topeka, it's also got some very interesting sections. Denver to Topeka, though... make sure you can stay awake, because it can be boring.
I-85 stays fresh in my memories. Even with the terrible traffic in Charlotte and the indescribably atrocious traffic situation in Atlanta, it's still one I'd drive again, if only to appreciate the rural sections, as well as being one of the de facto Main Streets for the Carolinas.
The western I-84 was surprisingly scenic when I took it from the east end to Boise. Hopefully one day I can see the rest.
I-90 between I-15 in Montana and I-5 in Seattle's one of my bucket list drives. From what I've seen on various road videos, it's a section I want to see for myself.
I just drove the Butte to Coeur d'Alene segment on 90 last fall with all the orange tamaracks contrasted with the dark green spruce. I also drove I-70 between Denver and Green River, UT earlier on that trip with a side detour to Leadville and Aspen.
My favorite strip of interstate that I have traveled will always be the stretch of 80 between Western New Jersey and the West end of Pennsylvania. Rolling hills and flat farm land the whole way makes for great scenery. I-99 in pennsylvania is also scenic.
My favorite interstate is I-73 (as it is still being built though), but as of the most continuous one, it would be I-40. The stretch in the western NC is amazing. I haven't been on the interstate west of Mississippi River though.. I will need to make a cross-country trip one day.
I-90 from Moorcroft to Spearfish is always going to be my number one (nostalgia purposes). Also, I-80 between Evanston and SLC and I-70 in western CO are pretty neat too.
I-795 in NC. Hands down. I was living in Fremont when the freeway first opened as US-117 in 2006 before changing to I-795 in 2007. There was hardly any traffic at all during it's first few years since there were quite a few people in the area who still did not know the highway existed, so it was like having a drag strip in my backyard. Ah, memories! :evilgrin: I had gotten my license in 2006 so it was also the first interstate I drove and clinched.
I last drove I-795 last September during a trip to Goldsboro and encountered a bit more traffic than it used to carry. I also noticed a lot of out of state plates on I-795 as well. I figured it was doing it's job as a shortcut to Wilmington.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_97
I-97 the shortest 2di in the interstate system. even some 3di's are longer than I-97.
Quote from: bing101 on March 27, 2017, 11:05:33 PM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstate_97
I-97 the shortest 2di in the interstate system. even some 3di's are longer than I-97.
It's southern terminus is at a 3DI that is more than twice as long as itself
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I-70 through the San Rafael Reef area is one of the most beautiful stretches of road I've ever seen in my life. It was then that I felt the west welcoming me for the first time!
for me, that moment was I-20 as I headed well out of the DFW metroplex on my first solo road trip in August, 2003. Then I turned off onto US-285 in Pecos, TX and the rest is history!
285 my LEAST favorite stretch of road in the world, north from Pecos.
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I-70 through the San Rafael Reef area is one of the most beautiful stretches of road I've ever seen in my life. It was then that I felt the west welcoming me for the first time!
for me, that moment was I-20 as I headed well out of the DFW metroplex on my first solo road trip in August, 2003. Then I turned off onto US-285 in Pecos, TX and the rest is history!
285 my LEAST favorite stretch of road in the world, north from Pecos.
Eight years. :ded:
I have another,
Over winter, we drove on I-40 from Gallup, NM to the junction with I-81 in eastern Tennessee. It was part of a longer trip, but we saw 1600 miles of I-40 in the span of about 30 hours. It was a grueling drive, but looking back it was incredible to see that much of the country from one interstate. For that reason, I-40 will always hold a place in my heart.
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I-70 through Glenwood Canyon. Fun to drive and incredible to be in the passenger seat.
Some of my favorites:
I-87 Adirondack Northway - drove this a few years ago in October on my way back from Montreal... breathtaking
I-76 original PA Turnpike - also very scenic, and the tunnels are interesting. Also quirky with its thin median and decorated overpasses because it's so old
I-77 in WV - another pretty drive with some interesting bridges and a tunnel
I-95 the whole thing - This has everything... It passes through 15 states and includes... an elevated highway hugging the Miami skyline, some pretty shoreline views in FL and GA, the beltway, NJ Turnpike, GW Bridge, CT Turnpike, MA 128, ME Turnpike, and a gateway to Canada... except the Carolinas, that part is dreadful.
I-15 between Las Vegas, NV and St. George, UT - Very pretty canyon drive
I-10 through New Orleans - some nice views and interesting bridges and causeways
I-278 NY - Goethals Bridge, Verrazano Bridge, BQE (amazing skyline views), Triborough Bridge... my favorite freeway route through NYC
I-190 NY - Nice views of Buffalo and the Grand Island Bridges... always in a good mood here because I'm on my way to someplace fun
I-295 DE - The Delaware Memorial Bridge is one of those iconic gateway landmarks... kinda feels like passing between the two giant statues on the way to Gondor in the Lord of the Rings... just one more state and one more fast straight road before I get to NYC
I-275 FL - Sunshine Skyway, great views of Tampa Bay and direct access to city centers of Tampa and St. Petersburg
And I feel like I should mention I-5 even through I've never driven on it, just because I think it's cool that it's the only interstate that runs from border to border.
I-55, because it barely has any auxiliary routes, and I rarely favor Interstates with over 5 aux routes.
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I-55, because it barely has any auxiliary routes, and I rarely favor Interstates with over 5 aux routes.
Why the limit? If an interstate passes by more than a few major urban areas, why get miffed at more than 5 aux routes?
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Quote from: ColossalBlocks on April 03, 2017, 09:37:04 AM
I-55, because it barely has any auxiliary routes, and I rarely favor Interstates with over 5 aux routes.
Why the limit? If an interstate passes by more than a few major urban areas, why get miffed at more than 5 aux routes?
That's probably it. This person probably prefers ruralness to a high degree and has found an interesting (if imperfect) way to quantify that.
There are a lot of great Interstate drives (and some really sucky ones, too)
One of my favorites is I-75 from around Grayling north to St. Ignace. Lots of pine forests, and the excitement of catching your first glimpse of the Mackinac Bridge while still several miles away. And, of course, the bridge itself! As a kid, driving that stretch meant we were almost to our summer cabin in the UP.
Some of my other favorites include all of I-68, I-90/Mass Pike through the Berkshires, I-84 through the Poconos, and the whole length of I-89.
Clearly, most of my driving experience has been in the north and east!
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I have another,
Over winter, we drove on I-40 from Gallup, NM to the junction with I-81 in eastern Tennessee. It was part of a longer trip, but we saw 1600 miles of I-40 in the span of about 30 hours. It was a grueling drive, but looking back it was incredible to see that much of the country from one interstate. For that reason, I-40 will always hold a place in my heart.
I've always wanted to travel on I-40 all the way cross-country, but my wallet keeps telling me "UH-UH!". :no: It also doesn't help that my Jeep has seen better days. I've been on I-40 from Wilmington, NC to Knoxville, TN but that's all.
In the meantime, I've settled for Google Streetview. :spin:
I've never been on it, but I'd have to imagine I-15 is one of the most scenic Interstates.
I-66 From Strasburg to Gainsville, VA. I drive it several time a month and never tire of it. I was fortunate enough to watch most of it built, so that makes it special as well. I loved the section between Gainsville to the Beltway before widening. The Cherry and Dogwood trees in the median were so attractive. But that doesn't move the traffic...
I-84 from I-80 to I-15 in Odgen UT. Only drove it once and it was breathtaking.
77 in virginia is amazing
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on April 22, 2017, 01:26:42 PM
77 in virginia is amazing
Scenery? Travel conditions? Or something else?
Quote from: 1 on April 22, 2017, 01:33:05 PM
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on April 22, 2017, 01:26:42 PM
77 in virginia is amazing
Scenery? Travel conditions? Or something else?
The view from one part of it is amazing.
I'm a big fan of I-81 south of Binghamton. And of course, the local section of I-84 is near and dear to to my heart. :D
Quote from: Starfighterace on April 22, 2017, 09:03:50 AM
I-66 From Strasburg to Gainsville, VA. I drive it several time a month and never tire of it. I was fortunate enough to watch most of it built, so that makes it special as well. I loved the section between Gainsville to the Beltway before widening. The Cherry and Dogwood trees in the median were so attractive. But that doesn't move the traffic...
Agree. I grew up in Manassas in the '70s and '80s, so I remember when the section west of Gainesville was first opened. Between Haymarket and Marshall is some of the prettiest country I know.
I-77 in VA from I-81 south to the NC state line has some breathtaking views, and its quite the engineering feat.
Between Billings and Chicago, I-90 is slightly more scenic than I-94, and I love the fact that Mt. Rushmore is close by.
Also, any Interstate that traverses a mountain range (I-25 along the Rockies comes to mind) is always a pleasure to ride on.
Can't go wrong with Michigan's Big Road, I-75.
Quote from: Bickendan on September 29, 2016, 06:00:16 PM
I-5, the whole thing, but particular nods to the Grapevine and the Redding-Eugene portion.
I-84 through the Columbia River Gorge and the Blue Mountains
I-90, Coeur d'Alene-Missoula and near Winona (MN)
Adding I-238, because 238 :bigass:
I-210 and I-280 are my favorite interstates
Quote from: bing101 on September 14, 2017, 12:29:12 PM
I-210 and I-280 are my favorite interstates
Which? California?
Quote from: bing101 on September 14, 2017, 12:29:12 PM
I-210 and I-280 are my favorite interstates
If you like I-210 (the CA version), you'll
love CA 210! Newer pavement, interchanges, etc. You get to view suburban sprawl up close & personal! :sombrero: