Highway spin off- Exit numbers

[Moliphino]

Mixed. MA has been switching over to mile marker numbers over the past years. All of my highway commute is in CT, though, where they haven't yet (at least on I-91).

 

[tvguy]

All sequential here in California. I think they took all the mile markers off the freeways here decades ago. There are numbered small reflector signs every so often on the side of the road that police use as location markers if there is a crash. But these days, not sure why they need that, the officer can just look at their smart phone and enter the exact GPS coordinates of a crash.
I can see where in a small state like Vermont where a mile marker might be more helpful. But in a big state like California, where Interstate 5 runs 900 miles from the Oregon border to the Mexican Border, the exit numbers are what we need.

 

[QueenIsabella]

We just did a driving trip from North Carolina to Connecticut, then over to NY and back home. Different states do different things--NC is mile marker, but CT (I-95) had sequential. I think CT has a mix--it's been a while since I traveled north on 395, but I believe it switched to mile marker. I-87 in NY is sequential. It was a very mixed bag.

Generally, I prefer mile marker, but in CT, where I grew up, I only know the sequential numbers. If I gave directions based on memory, I could really confuse someone.

 

[Lord Manhammer]

I had assumed all the interstates had changed exit numbers to match miles markers decades ago. But I'm in Vermont and for I89, they still have sequential exit numbers (14, 15, 16) instead of basing it on the closest mile maker (88, 90, 92). There are added signs at the bottom showing the mile marker. Sample pic from Google street view... View attachment 782608

So, my question, in your AREA, are the exit numbers sequential or based on mile marker?

I live in Massachusetts and they USED to be sequential but then the state went through and changed all the exits to match with their mile marker. While this does make more sense, once you got used to those exit numbers, it's tough to change. The state also put up signs that said "old exit 3" to help folks out. I'm not sure where you are in Vermont but I-91 which goes from Connecticut north through Vermont were all changed to mile marker numbers. It's possible they haven't gotten to it in your area.

 

[Moliphino]

Generally, I prefer mile marker, but in CT, where I grew up, I only know the sequential numbers. If I gave directions based on memory, I could really confuse someone.

If I had to give someone directions involving the Mass Pike now they would end up very confused. I have no idea what any of the updated numbers are.

 

[Lord Manhammer]

Mixed. MA has been switching over to mile marker numbers over the past years. All of my highway commute is in CT, though, where they haven't yet (at least on I-91).

Interesting that they haven't changed it on 91 in CT. In Western Mass going North towards New Hampshire they are all mile markers now. Also I didn't know there were so many Mass folks in here.

 

[Moliphino]

kind of duplicate

 

[sam_gordon]

I'm not sure where you are in Vermont

Burlington on a business trip. Head home tomorrow.

 

[Lord Manhammer]

kind of duplicate

And, so what? I didn't read your post.

 

[slo]

You’re asking the wrong person….I just do what my GPS and DD19 tells me what to do and where to go - LOL!

 

[Skippy918]

The interstate has exits by mile marker number, but the local state highways and some of the tolls roads don’t use numbers on the exit. It’s just street names.

 

[fly girl]

As mentioned, A, B, C, D, etc. Exit 1 on I-75 in Cincinnati goes up to G... View attachment 782616

Well, it’s pretty obvious, Mike markers.

And I hate that area of I-75. You have the people who know where they’re going and going fast right next to the confused driver who is slowing down to figure out what alphabet number to get off on. Horrible area, And let’s not forget the only 2 lane merge to get on the countries second worst bridge, the Brent Spence that combines I-75 and I-71. Complete chaos!

 

[Meriweather]

sequential.....

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

Well, it’s pretty obvious, Mike markers.

And I hate that area of I-75. You have the people who know where they’re going and going fast right next to the confused driver who is slowing down to figure out what alphabet number to get off on. Horrible area, And let’s not forget the only 2 lane merge to get on the countries second worst bridge, the Brent Spence that combines I-75 and I-71. Complete chaos!

Second worst bottleneck in the nation behind the G Wash. I didn't realize it going into Cincinnati. But I sure did trying to get out!!!!

 

[Lord Manhammer]

And I hate that area of I-75. You have the people who know where they’re going and going fast right next to the confused driver who is slowing down to figure out what alphabet number to get off on. Horrible area, And let’s not forget the only 2 lane merge to get on the countries second worst bridge, the Brent Spence that combines I-75 and I-71. Complete chaos!

That area of 75 simply CAN'T be worse than the area of 75 going through downtown Atlanta. That's the seventh circle of hell right there.

 

[Genie+]

NJ - mixed. Just happy we don’t have 3 different Rt 20’s anymore (All in the same vicinity to boot).

 

[fly girl]

That area of 75 simply CAN'T be worse than the area of 75 going through downtown Atlanta. That's the seventh circle of hell right there.

The one thing we have over ATL is that you have 2 huge highways I-71 and I-75 that merge together once you cross the decrepit bridge you go through an area that has an incline that is dangerous for trucks, "the cut in the hill."

I have only driven in Atlanta a few times, and I agree it is misery.

My guess is that it depends on the day.

 

[tvguy]

When I go to Disneyland, I know I need to take the Harbor Boulevard Exit from Interstate 5. Looking at Google maps it's exist 110A, but I never knew that.

 

[gmi3804]

I live in an urban area (Chicago), and never read mile markers, exit numbers, or route numbers on signs.

 

[sam_gordon]

My guess is that it depends on the day.

And time of day. I've gone through Atlanta a number of times and not really had MUCH of a problem. Of course, I try to time it so I'm not doing it during rush hour.

The 71/75 interchange (both north and south) is a pain pretty much ANY time of day it seems (thanks to construction).