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Originally Posted by camp guy
In a couple of weeks I will be driving from the Culpepper, VA area to Wolfeboro, and I am looking for some route advice. I particularly DO NOT want to use either the GW or the Tappan Zee bridge, neither do I want to travel through New Jersey traffic. I am hoping to stay west of all the congestion of NYC, etc. Also, recognizing that there could be weather, I want to stay away from Albany - Bennington - Brattleboro if possible. So far I have spoken with several people and have gotten several + 5 answers. I know there are Forumites who travel this route. Thanks for any suggestions. PM me if you like.
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So what directions would you suggest, after these many suggestions that mention I-81?
I've been taking the same I-81 highway for nigh-on 20 years. Last Autumn I had my first traffic jam.
Flashing signs stated the Interstate was blocked
in both directions! 
Although I have Waze on my Smartphone, there was no way to access it in a timely fashion. However, I noticed a Mustang, who turned sharply onto an exit--followed sharply by a Volvo station wagon.
Taking a chance, I swerved to join them.
Then there was five of us, "rolling over hill and dale". There were turns I thought belonged to someone's driveway, and thought I'd made a terrible mistake!
But we became tourists to marvelous, green, peaceful, and bucolic North Virginia scenery for about 20 minutes.
Returning to the Interstate, a Trooper appeared in sight, who waved the Mustang and Volvo through--and halted me and a few behind me.
It was a long wait--although maybe only 5 minutes--and we were allowed to proceed.
If you get off the Interstate in Virginia or Maryland (nicknamed "the freak state" for some reason--Maryland's "Rain Tax", maybe?) you'll see some exquisite scenery this side of New Hampshire.
