gotsmart wrote: When I drove out from New Hampshire to Olympia, WA in May 2010, I basically drove I-80 all the way to Salt Lake City, then I-84 to Portland, OR, then I-5 to Olympia, WA. I drove roughly 600 miles/day, 7 AM to 7 PM, in just under 5 days. I did no site-seeing.
I could have jumped off of I-84 onto I-82 in Hermiston, OR and gone through Yakima, WA up to I-90 W to Seattle, but I didn't want to do anymore mountain passes so I followed the river to Portland then north on I-5. There are no passes between Portland and Seattle.
Thanks for the suggestion - I will check out the time difference.
Appreciate the comment.
Funny thing - as I have aged - turn 66 this month - I have developed something I never had before. As a Scout Leader we used to take our boys out of hike on the AT all the time, went out for short jaunt with one of the boys recently and discovered I now have vertigo. Based on what paulj posted I am glad I'm flying back!!
Thanks
* This post was
edited 07/05/12 05:09pm by philhoey *
Phillip, Janet, and the Mutt
2003 Silverado 1500HD 4.10 rear
32' Coachman 5th wheel
Google maps gives a slight mileage advantage to taking I94 over I90 (where there's a choice). I94 looks a bit further, but is actually shorter because it runs further north. But that choice does not make any difference when it comes to mountain passes, which are all on the I90 portion.
I80/84/82/90 is a bit longer, and maybe a hour more (on paper). Going through Portland adds an hour or so.
Thinking just of the Washington portion of the trip, I'd rather take I90 over I5. I5 is flat, but has a lot more urban driving, all the way from Olympia north, plus the Portland bit as you change from I84 to I205 to I5.
But in the big picture, you'll be tired at the end because you just drove 3000 miles, not because you crossed x number of passes.
paulj wrote: Google maps gives a slight mileage advantage to taking I94 over I90 (where there's a choice). I94 looks a bit further, but is actually shorter because it runs further north. But that choice does not make any difference when it comes to mountain passes, which are all on the I90 portion.
I80/84/82/90 is a bit longer, and maybe a hour more (on paper). Going through Portland adds an hour or so.
Thinking just of the Washington portion of the trip, I'd rather take I90 over I5. I5 is flat, but has a lot more urban driving, all the way from Olympia north, plus the Portland bit as you change from I84 to I205 to I5.
But in the big picture, you'll be tired at the end because you just drove 3000 miles, not because you crossed x number of passes.
Your right about that. I love to drive but it has hit home that I am not 29 anymore However, my son is 29!!!
We are on a tight schedule because my son is transfering within his company. Baltimore is not releasing him until the 19th and he is supposed to report on the 24th in Seattle.
There will not be any grass growing under our tires. LOL.
But with two driving, switching off every four hours, at least on paper, it can be done in 3 to 3 1/2 days. We will be stopping twice at motels. This will NOT be a Brock Yates Cannonball Run!!!!
I really appreciate everyone's input. I have more of a good feeling about the trip now from people who have been there. On a tight schedule, it is not good to strike out on your own.
Thanks for all the input.
Phil
Offline
However, my son is 29!!! 
