So I have an odd request. I'm riding down to Richmond for a Halloween party next Saturday. Anyone want to punch in Fairfax, VA to Richmond, VA in to Streets & Trips or whatever other software and get me a nice route?
I'd like to avoid highways and thought someone here might have a better idea than me just picking the twisty roads off a map.
Thanks
i'll check into it today or tomorrow. i was thinking about going to richmond that weekend myself, but i'm not sure yet. I'll let you know what i come up with.
OPTION 1: US-301
Miles: 128 miles
Hours: 2 hours, 50 minutes
Good: It's not I-95
Bad: It's not that twisty
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OPTION 2: US-15, US-522, US-33
Miles: 137 miles
Hours: 2 hours, 44 minutes
Good: It's twistier than option 1
Bad: It's still not twisty enough
(http://www.variders.com/gs500/fairfax_richmond_02.gif)
OPTION DA BEST: I-66, Skyline Drive, I-64
Miles: 260 miles
Hours: 6 hours, 6 minutes
Good: Skyline Drive! :thumb:
Bad: Pay $5 :x
(http://www.variders.com/gs500/fairfax_richmond_03.gif)
Thanks JetSwing. That will give me some roads to work with.
i looked at those... by the way thanks jetswing for doing the dirty work for me...
Personally, i think option 2 is probably best and most practical for me on this trip. I know those roads pretty well and although they're not that twisty, it's all rural and rolling hills, so it's a nice ride.
Is the Skyline a new edit? How could I have missed that earlier? haha. I may just have to go that route :) Make a day of it 8)
remember that the time posted is most likely an over estimate.