2021 Northern SxS Challenge!!

[Randy Roberts]

I will be coming in from the Columbus, OH area and have the option of heading N on 71 and cutting across OH and PA on 80 E or taking 70 E out of Columbus across OH and PA. Both routes are about equal in time and distance. Anyone familiar with the area care to make a suggestion considering construction, tolls, etc?

[Stan Hoover]

Randy,
I can't make any recommendations on what road construction you will encounter. I think the upper route (I 80) in Pa would be a bigger highway and maybe less congested because you're further from Pittsburg.

I thought the lower route would have some tolls, but after plugging it into Google Maps from Columbus to Meshoppen, the route it suggests doesn't show any tolls.

I like traveling 80 when I'm up that way, (big rolling mountains and scenery) but I rarely do since I'm in the lower half of the state.

JMO,
Stan Hoover

PS. I personally prefer the scenery from the top down

[Double Lab]

Randy;

I agree with Stan. When heading west from MD I always take I-80 instead of I-70. Problem is you never know what roadwork they have planned. Either route, drive safely and see you there.

[Randy Roberts]

Thanks fellas. If the Northern I 80 route is the more scenic then so be it. It really is a flip of the coin for me time and mileage considered. Thanks for the help. See ya'll real soon.