Do I need to take the DC Beltway after 7pm?

[Mark P.]

Hi,
We're leaving tomorrow early evening, and that should get us to the DC area around 7-8pm, and was wondering if it's easier to just continue straight through, or should I still take use the Beltway at that time? How much longer time-wise is the Beltway, too?

Thanks!

[Wiggle]

I'm not sure I understand your question. What are you considering as your route? Keep in mind that half of the beltway (the Maryland side of I-495) actually IS I-95, and you would take that South. You definitely don't want to go directly through DC.

I'm guessing that you'll be taking 95S from NJ to Florida???

[Mark P.]

Sorrry Wiggle, yes we'll be on I95 traveling from NJ. Sounds like it's best to just use the Beltway regardless of the time, huh?

Thanks!

[Wiggle]

Yeah, stick to I-95. By 7 or 8, you'll be safe. Listen to FM 107.7 (or is it 107.5??? - it's the FM broadcast for an AM all-talk station) for traffic on the 8's. The have traffic reports going all day and night.

Have a safe trip, and have fun!