What does the Pennsylvania Turnpike from Gettysburg PA to Akron, OH look like. Are there really long steep grades? 6-71 pushing 26,000 lbs. 278 horsepower on a good day ;D
No problems John, if Dinahmoe can do it you can. The tunnels are an experience! You get curves hills and nice scenery. Stay in the fast lane, everyone loves that! ;)
Don't remember the road, but western PA has some hills! I-70 PA thru WV into OH has some 6% grades! BTDT in my '04.
I remember I-76 being a little flatter as it goes NW from Pitt towards YoTown. What's in Akron?
I do hope Dave is kidding about left lane. That will get you many, many, many one-finger waves; maybe even a rear-ender.
Have a good trip.
Ted
John,
I don't think any are more than 4%. What will hurt is the wallet! The turnpike has a website that you can look up tolls. You might be able to e-mail a question about grades.
I am only 30 miles from Gettysburg in York. Let me know when you're coming, and maybe we can get together.
Steve Toomey
PAbusnut
John,
I just get down to 2nd or 1st and enjoy the scenery, the actual delay is minor.
My 4107 w/8v is no faster on the hills, it is a lot heavier than the 4104.
If I was driving,I'd be going by I70 or I80 because of the high tolls. Check
511pa for road construction issues, which ever way you go.
I remember it as quite hilly, but there is no way to get across the mountains without going up a hill.
Brian
Thanks all for your response. I think we got it figured out.
Dave, you are a hoot. Bring Dinahmoe out and join us and I can follow you ;)