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Originally Posted by Jersey Joe
From New Jersey we take Tappan Zee, to 684, to 84, to Mass Pike, to 290, 495, to 3 (Nashua) into 293 then 93.
Looking forward to learning all about Alton, West Alton, Gilford, etc.
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Jersey Joe,
Since you're towing a boat, this is definitely the way I'd go. Lately, since I don't tow a trailer, after the Tappan Zee I take the Merritt Pkwy (next exit past 684 off 287) to 91N and pick up 84 in E. Hartford - cuts 11 miles off the commute and no trucks!
If you want to avoid 84 in downtown Hartford, get onto 691 in Cheshire, CT. and pick up 91N in Meriden and then hook up again with 84E in E. Hartford. 691 has a 55 mph limit and it only takes 4-5 minutes to reach 91N which is 65 mph until you get to the Hartford city line. I find it better than the 45 mph stretch with several twists and turns on 84 going thru the city of Hartford. Learned this shortcut from our Lake Winni neighbor who lived in that area of CT.