US 29?

[scotth84]

My family is heading to Fort Wilderness this summer from Maine with our camper. We are stopping in Gettysburg on the way down. From Gettysburg I am not sure of the best route to take. I really don't want to drive through cities so I was thinking of going 81-77-26-95 instead of the 95 route. However, Google Maps just gave me an option of I81 for a bit and then picking up US 29. I know nothing about this road, but it seems like a two lane highway (at least for most of it) until I can pick up 95 in SC. Wondering if anyone has any thoughts on this route (or any other suggestions). Thank you.

 

[peg110]

Not sure what section of US 29 it is suggesting, but I live near it in NE PA. I would not suggest it for long travel. It's one of those roads like US 1 is up in Maine. 2 Lanes (each direction) , down to 1 lane (each direction) back to 2 lanes, etc.... Stop signs, stop lights, turns and cross streets. If you intent is a leisurely drive to see the country with no real time constraints, then I'd consider it, but otherwise, Probably not.

We took the 81-77-26-95 route last time. We liked it very much. Quite scenic with LOTS of cows to see (especially in WV, VA, MD stretches)

 

[CDNCruiser]

I'll chime in and agree with peg110 - we travel from Canada. We live just across the border from Upstate New York, about 25 miles west of the northern end of I-81.

Over the years we have tried a number of different routes but our favourite is 81-77-26-95. It bypasses the DC/Baltimore corridor altogether.

Pretty countryside, very few big cities and light traffic. Highly recommend it!

Nice overnight stops along the way - KOA at Wytheville VA and New Green Acres at Walterboro SC.

 

[scotth84]

Thank you both. It was hard to tell on Google Maps. I was leaning toward the 81-77-26-95 route anyway.

 

[sambuster]

From Gettysburg 81-77-26-95

I just drove it in early November. I live 1.5 hours west of Gettysburg. Its a nice ride, great view at the VA/NC border. A lot of truck traffic. sambuster