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Clash City Rocker

(3,544 posts) Fri Nov 22, 2019, 11:41 PM Nov 2019

Has anyone traveled on I-80 through Pennsylvania and Ohio? [View all]

So, we’re considering driving from New Jersey to Chicago. No problem, I-80 goes all the way there, but I’m unfamiliar with the stretch through Pennsylvania and Ohio, which is the longest part of the drive. Just wondering if any of you have traveled that route. Any likely problems? Is it mountainous, is there a section that often shuts down due to bad weather, etc.? I’d appreciate your help, thanks.

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Has anyone traveled on I-80 through Pennsylvania and Ohio? [View all] Clash City Rocker Nov 2019 OP

Did it a few times, quite a while ago, tho. elleng Nov 2019 #1

Thank you Clash City Rocker Nov 2019 #5

Mountain regions on Pa, around 40 miles in, may have ice 3Hotdogs Nov 2019 #2

Thanks, that's helpful Clash City Rocker Nov 2019 #6

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2019 #3

Is it consistently at least 2 lanes in vey direction? Thanks. Clash City Rocker Nov 2019 #4

I don't think there's an interstate highway PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2019 #7

U.S. Interstate Highway, so YES, I think so; elleng Nov 2019 #8

Just a few tips. rickford66 Nov 2019 #9

Last time I did that road was just after Halloween last year. Cracklin Charlie Nov 2019 #10

It's been awhile but when I did it years ago at least part was turnpike captain queeg Nov 2019 #11

Thankfully, it looks like our EZ Pass will work for the entire stretch Clash City Rocker Nov 2019 #20

The last time I drove that route I had to get off in PA because of ice. AJT Nov 2019 #12

Everything gets shut down with snow eventually-- it's the chance you take. But if you're... TreasonousBastard Nov 2019 #13

It's a great ride through PA but boring emptiness once you hit OH. RGinNJ Nov 2019 #14

We have a cabin near Lock Haven so we travel parts of it often. badhair77 Nov 2019 #15

If you have the time, safeinOhio Nov 2019 #16

I believe those are the turnpikes of PA and OH Backseat Driver Nov 2019 #17

IT takes at least 8 hours to drive across Pennsylvania. ProudMNDemocrat Nov 2019 #18

I-70 / I-80 MyOwnPeace Nov 2019 #19

Thank you all! This has been very helpful Clash City Rocker Nov 2019 #21