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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Jun 8, 2015 1:04pm
What websites or apps do you use for the most updated driving directions? I usually just use Yahoo or my cars GPS but I'm traveling to Dover, De next week and there's two different route choices that are only 15 minutes differences. One takes the PA Turnpike (Tollroad) and the other route goes more south. What way would you guys recommend?
MontyBrunswick
Posts: 846
Jun 8, 2015 1:15pm
Waze
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Jun 8, 2015 1:20pm
I just use google maps.
As for your situation I'd just go whatever route is supposed to be the fastest.
As for your situation I'd just go whatever route is supposed to be the fastest.
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jmog
Posts: 6,567
Jun 8, 2015 1:56pm
I use google maps app for the phone as it updates traffic information and will find faster routes while driving if an accident/etc happens.
If I read it right, it uses the waze accident/traffic update app as its source of slow downs.
Google owns waze, plus studies have found that google maps uses less data and battery than waze.
If I read it right, it uses the waze accident/traffic update app as its source of slow downs.
Google owns waze, plus studies have found that google maps uses less data and battery than waze.
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bigkahuna
Posts: 4,454
Jun 8, 2015 2:04pm
If it's only a 15 minute difference, save yourself the money on the toll, and take the other way. I am starting to favor the less traveled road compared to the interstate anymore just for scenic reasons. I drove home from Cincinnati over the weekend (I live in Darke County), and I took 127 to SR 503 instead of taking 75. It didn't take anymore noticable time (different of 10-15mins maybe), and it was much more enjoyable from a relaxing standpoint IMO.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jun 8, 2015 2:08pm
Have taken 127 from your area to Cincy before. Def a more interesting and relaxing that taking 75.bigkahuna;1733286 wrote:If it's only a 15 minute difference, save yourself the money on the toll, and take the other way. I am starting to favor the less traveled road compared to the interstate anymore just for scenic reasons. I drove home from Cincinnati over the weekend (I live in Darke County), and I took 127 to SR 503 instead of taking 75. It didn't take anymore noticable time (different of 10-15mins maybe), and it was much more enjoyable from a relaxing standpoint IMO.
The toll roads really arent that expensive so that really isnt a deal breaker. I found I can always make much better time on the turnpike.
4cards
Posts: 2,551
Jun 8, 2015 2:08pm
...where are you starting from?sportchampps;1733277 wrote:What websites or apps do you use for the most updated driving directions? I usually just use Yahoo or my cars GPS but I'm traveling to Dover, De next week and there's two different route choices that are only 15 minutes differences. One takes the PA Turnpike (Tollroad) and the other route goes more south. What way would you guys recommend?
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Jun 8, 2015 2:37pm
PA turnpike is very well maintained.
Scarlet_Buckeye
Posts: 5,264
Jun 8, 2015 2:44pm
Google Maps or Waze
Who still uses Yahoo or MapQuest?
Who still uses Yahoo or MapQuest?
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Jun 8, 2015 3:03pm
I'll be leaving from Columbus more specifically Blacklick, OH. I'll be pretty much going to Dover Raceway for a music festival.
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
Jun 8, 2015 3:11pm
I know! My 1986 Rand McNally atlas still works today.Scarlet_Buckeye;1733301 wrote: Who still uses Yahoo or MapQuest?
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bigkahuna
Posts: 4,454
Jun 8, 2015 4:17pm
Now that I think about it, you're right about the tolls. They always seem like they're going to be a lot but then never end up being as bad as I thought.thavoice;1733289 wrote:Have taken 127 from your area to Cincy before. Def a more interesting and relaxing that taking 75.
The toll roads really arent that expensive so that really isnt a deal breaker. I found I can always make much better time on the turnpike.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jun 8, 2015 4:23pm
Yeah, the tolls arent bad but where they can get ya is if you stop to eat/gas and such. At times those places, from what I remember, gouge yabigkahuna;1733316 wrote:Now that I think about it, you're right about the tolls. They always seem like they're going to be a lot but then never end up being as bad as I thought.
MontyBrunswick
Posts: 846
Jun 8, 2015 4:23pm
My condolencessportchampps;1733306 wrote:Blacklick, OH
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Jun 8, 2015 4:38pm
Sleeper.Scarlet_Buckeye;1733301 wrote:Google Maps or Waze
Who still uses Yahoo or MapQuest?
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Sonofanump
Jun 8, 2015 5:26pm
Take 70-40-68. I would not mess with 50 thru the mountains.
I pre-route with Google and use Garmin over the vehicle's GPS (Ford).
I pre-route with Google and use Garmin over the vehicle's GPS (Ford).
4cards
Posts: 2,551
Jun 9, 2015 10:29am
sportchampps;1733306 wrote:I'll be leaving from Columbus more specifically Blacklick, OH. I'll be pretty much going to Dover Raceway for a music festival.
...the routing software we use at work shows I-70 to I-79S to Rt 68 East back onto I-70 in Maryland to I-95N to Rts 1 & 13 into Dover. The total travel miles show 516 miles