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[SmootSmack]

So I'm driving down to NC in a couple of weeks. Going to be near Greensboro. What route would you all recommend I take from DC. 81, or 95/85?

I'd like a pretty route. But with an infant, I think more important is a baby friendly route

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So I'm driving down to NC in a couple of weeks. Going to be near Greensboro. What route would you all recommend I take from DC. 81, or 95/85?

I'd like a pretty route. But with an infant, I think more important is a baby friendly route

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[mredskins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So I'm driving down to NC in a couple of weeks. Going to be near Greensboro. What route would you all recommend I take from DC. 81, or 95/85?

I'd like a pretty route. But with an infant, I think more important is a baby friendly route

I was warned to avoid 95 on that trip with small children very few rest stops.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by mredskins

I was warned to avoid 95 on that trip with small children very few rest stops.

Yeah I've been told there's like a 75 mile stretch of 95 with nothing. But is 81 better? Sound like it is, per Chico

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Yeah I've been told there's like a 75 mile stretch of 95 with nothing. But is 81 better? Sound like it is, per Chico

Not sure because I was going to Nags head so I had different ALT route but I avoid 95 if i was you. I have driven it before to go to HHI and it is just a stretch of trees at times.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Yeah I've been told there's like a 75 mile stretch of 95 with nothing. But is 81 better? Sound like it is, per Chico

81 is much more scenic and you can fly, but 95 should be the shorter trip if dale shitty/nova isnt being a whore with traffic. really depends if your in a hurry, if not 81 all the way.

Greensboro kinda sux though, but Biscuitville is amazing.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So I'm driving down to NC in a couple of weeks. Going to be near Greensboro. What route would you all recommend I take from DC. 81, or 95/85?

I'd like a pretty route. But with an infant, I think more important is a baby friendly route

I have family both in NC (near Raleigh) and near Roanoke, so I'll break it down like this:

Roanoke (81): A lot more scenic than 95/85, as you're pretty close to the mountains, and I know Luray/Shenendoah Caverns are both close, but I think it's a tougher drive than 95/85. (Troy McClure voice): You might remember this from such films as "95 car crash on VA/NC border due to people speeding in heavy fog."

95/85: I've done that drive all the way from NoVa to Raleigh probably 15 times in the last 5 years. Pretty boring. Only time you will see anything is when you go through Richmond on your way to 85. I would think since you'll spend at least 125 miles on I-85 (with nothing to look at but trees) it would probably be better for your baby, although 85 in Virginia (last time I went through, about 3 months ago) was very bumpy and in need of a repaving.

If I had to pick which was better for your kid I'd say 95/85, but if you want the scenic route take 81. Not sure how many pit stops you will need but I think 95/85 has plenty in VA, although not many in NC, and I know 81 has a few (although you might want to look online to be sure.)

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So I'm driving down to NC in a couple of weeks. Going to be near Greensboro. What route would you all recommend I take from DC. 81, or 95/85?

I'd like a pretty route. But with an infant, I think more important is a baby friendly route

Go 81 and stop by my place for a beer and then head down to TMC's house for more R&R.

81 is truck alley. 95 is the autobahn

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Go 81 and stop by my place for a beer and then head down to TMC's house for more R&R.

81 is truck alley. 95 is the autobahn

Couldn't be said better.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Go 81 and stop by my place for a beer and then head down to TMC's house for more R&R.

81 is truck alley. 95 is the autobahn

LOL. Well, maybe 95 might be better then I guess. I don't want to spend all day on the road

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

LOL. Well, maybe 95 might be better then I guess. I don't want to spend all day on the road

SS , if you don't mind me asking where is your starting destination, around DC or Conn maybe?

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So I'm driving down to NC in a couple of weeks. Going to be near Greensboro. What route would you all recommend I take from DC. 81, or 95/85?

I'd like a pretty route. But with an infant, I think more important is a baby friendly route

Depends on the traffic, but absolutely let me know when you're passing through Lexington. Wife and I would love to come meet you...

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So I'm driving down to NC in a couple of weeks. Going to be near Greensboro. What route would you all recommend I take from DC. 81, or 95/85?

I'd like a pretty route. But with an infant, I think more important is a baby friendly route

Our son -in-law is stationed at Ft Bragg so we go straight down 95 ,...well we do use 295 around Richmond traffic is bad there but other than that 95 south .As for rest stops I'm not sure what it is you are looking for, if you mean like gas stations and restaurants 95 isn't to bad if you mean the nice little run offs on the side of the highway with a restroom and some place to walk the dog then he is right. Also If I might ....Cracker Barrel....you can't go wrong at a Cracker Barrel.