Best way to Atlantic City?
 

I leave from the DC area and I've always taken exit 3 of the NJ tpke, and at one point in time I had a shortcut posted by Bunky but I can't find it anymore. Anyone search-saavy enough to find it or know it? Also, anyone have any other good routes from the south, during peak and/or off-peak driving conditions?

Re: Best way to Atlantic City?
 

One alternate route is to take Route 50 across the Bay Bridge, follow 301/896 t0 95 just Nort of the toll booths.

Skips the Baltimore Beltway, as well as much of the DC Beltway and whatever road you might take up to Baltimore.

Re: Best way to Atlantic City?
 

[ QUOTE ]
One alternate route is to take Route 50 across the Bay Bridge, follow 301/896 t0 95 just Nort of the toll booths.

Skips the Baltimore Beltway, as well as much of the DC Beltway and whatever road you might take up to Baltimore.

[/ QUOTE ]

I was curious about that route, any estimate on time?

Re: Best way to Atlantic City?
 

take a flight to vegas... 4 hours...

Re: Best way to Atlantic City?
 

There was a thread awhile ago that may have slipped into the archive about a cut-through involving an industrial park. I tried it and was very pleased at the shortcut it provided.

Try a search with "industrial park" and look in the body.

JWP

Re: Best way to Atlantic City?
 

[ QUOTE ]
I leave from the DC area and I've always taken exit 3 of the NJ tpke, and at one point in time I had a shortcut posted by Bunky but I can't find it anymore. Anyone search-saavy enough to find it or know it? Also, anyone have any other good routes from the south, during peak and/or off-peak driving conditions?

[/ QUOTE ]

exit 3.... Take the right exit towards Camden after paying the toll...Left at the Wendy's/light intersection... stay on that road for a good mile or so, you will pass through some industry buidings and etc.... at the "T"...left then a quick right === DO NOT GET ON THE HIGHWAY (42)....you'll then drive past a gas station and pass Wawa....at the "T"...left to go over 42 then other left to get on 42E/ACE....there ya go

Re: Best way to Atlantic City?
 

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
I leave from the DC area and I've always taken exit 3 of the NJ tpke, and at one point in time I had a shortcut posted by Bunky but I can't find it anymore. Anyone search-saavy enough to find it or know it? Also, anyone have any other good routes from the south, during peak and/or off-peak driving conditions?

[/ QUOTE ]

exit 3.... Take the right exit towards Camden after paying the toll...Left at the Wendy's/light intersection... stay on that road for a good mile or so, you will pass through some industry buidings and etc.... at the "T"...left then a quick right === DO NOT GET ON THE HIGHWAY (42)....you'll then drive past a gas station and pass Wawa....at the "T"...left to go over 42 then other left to get on 42E/ACE....there ya go

[/ QUOTE ]

This is what I was looking for, thanks!

Re: Best way to Atlantic City?
 

Take a right at the light, keep going straight until night, and then boy, you're on your own.

Re: Best way to Atlantic City?
 

From Cleveland Park DC
495 N
95N Philly
76 waltwhitman bridge
AC expressway
Total time 3:40
It's all highway so leave on off peak hours.
I leave around 7:30 on fri's and I am fine. Many people think this way is slower. it's not Philly is 3 hours from here and from philly to AC is 40min all multiple lanes too. not this one lane stuff.
hope this helped

Re: Best way to Atlantic City?
 

It sounded like a good idea at the time--avoid a good bit of the DC Beltway, whatever route you might take to the Baltimore Beltway, the Baltimore Beltway, and much of 95 in exchange for a peaceful and scenic ride across the Bay Bridge and up lightly trafficked 301/896. However, according to getlost.com--

Alexandria VA to AC: 202.9 miles in 3 hours 36 min.

Alexandria VA to Stevensville MD (Eastern end of the bridge): 51.5 miles in 1 hour 12 min.

Stevensville MD to AC: 165.3 miles in 3 hours 12 minutes

Total Eastern Route: 216.8 miles in 4 hours 24 minutes.

I am still trying to figure out how it only takes 12 minutes less to go 165.3 miles instead of 202.9 miles--especially when the shorter distance is mostly over 4 lane highways--and I know the traffic is much lighter taking the Eastern route--but Yahoo seems to contradict my impressions.

Re: Best way to Atlantic City?
 

when I go I always end up taking the 40E exit right before the toll just into NJ. How much time would I save if I take the expressway all the way in?

Re: Best way to Atlantic City?
 

[ QUOTE ]
when I go I always end up taking the 40E exit right before the toll just into NJ. How much time would I save if I take the expressway all the way in?

[/ QUOTE ]

Probably an hour+, depending on traffic.

-d

Re: Best way to Atlantic City?
 

[ QUOTE ]
take a flight to vegas... 4 hours...

[/ QUOTE ]

This can't be right can it? DC to Chicago is 2 hours, Chicago to Vegas is 4 hours. How is DC to Vegas 4 hours???

Also, I'm considering moving to DC how long does the drive to AC take?

Re: Best way to Atlantic City?
 

3.5-4 hours.

Jeff

Re: Best way to Atlantic City?
 

Here are the actual street names for Bunky's shortcut. Huge time saver over every other route I've ever taken.

1. Get on NJTP after crossing the Del. Memorial Bridge.
2. Take exit 3 and head NORTH towards Camden. This is the exit with the "Aquarium" sign, ironically.
3. Turn LEFT at the first light onto Benigno Blvd (Wendy's on left)
4. Take Benigno thru the industrial park, and make a quick LEFT then RIGHT when you hit Leaf Ave. You will go L on Leaf, and then quickly turn North (RIGHT) onto Wellwood Ave.
5. Take Wellwood up the hill to Creek Road, and turn LEFT on Creek. Take Creek over top of Route 42.
6. Turn LEFT onto Harding Ave after crossing 42.
7. Take Harding to where it dead ends, you'll see an onramp for 42 SOUTH.
8. Take 42 South to the beginning of the ACE, and head on to poker glory.

Re: Best way to Atlantic City?
 

Used this short cut last time up, awesome and easy

Re: Best way to Atlantic City?
 

[ QUOTE ]
take a flight to vegas... 4 hours...

[/ QUOTE ]

it never amazes me... without doubt, almost every single post on 2+2 gets smart ass responses. i have yet to come across one post that doesnt get a smart ass response [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

Re: Best way to Atlantic City?
 

wow you all enjoy taking the long way, nice. I have timed both ways many times over the past 5 years. you are all wrong you poor fools. have fun at the 2-4 tables though. ignore my help.

Re: Best way to Atlantic City?
 

you said it takes 3:40 and you claim that is the fastest way. I have done rte 40 in 3:10 before. Are you an old granny driver.