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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 5:25 pm
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Originally Posted by Kreator
Starting from Corning, NY. So going through Binghamton - Scranton to I-80 is literally the only sensible choice.
Differing opinion...

Taking 81 to 80 will add at least 10 - 20 minutes to your trip. I'd take 17 all the way to I-87 (NY State Thruway). Please note that some sections of 17 between Bing and the Catskills are 55 mph, and the NY State Police patrol this road.
I might add that there's no traffic on these roads, vs 81/80.

While it seems faster to go your way, IMHO, you'll be adding time to your trip.

From here you can follow Analises advice (to visit Omni). jk
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