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Originally Posted by meteotrade
This is incorrect. I have tried both ways, many times. Here are the cold, hard stats:
Distance from I-495/rt 3 jct in Chelmsford to the I-93/I-293 jct in Manchester:
I-495 to I-93: 39.9 miles, or 39 min driving at the speed limit
rt-3 to Everett Tpk: 38.7 miles, or 43 minutes driving at the speed limit
So believe it or not, the Everett Tpk actually takes LONGER (if you obey speed limits) despite being about a mile shorter in distance. Plus you pay extra for a toll. I have no idea why anyone chooses this route when its longer AND more expensive.
One caveat- traffic on I-93 in the Salem stretch is tough during weekday PM commutes, which is about the only time I would consider taking the Nashua route.
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I think that there are two big "IF"s there. IF one drives the speed limit. As you wrote, it is actually shorter mileage to go Rt 3/Everett tpk. IF there is no traffic on I-93 it may be less time, but doubtful. There are not many times 93 is not backed up in one area or another.
I commute to MA to work 5 days a week, and have been for the past 12 years, so I know what I am talking about as well.
However, as always...your mileage may vary.
And to bring this back on topic, either way you go, there are a bunch of excellent dining options just off the highways.