Originally Posted by
bennos
There are various traffic hot spots you might hit, not just the Tappan Zee, depending on exactly when and from where you leave. eg: There can be slowdowns in/near Newark (the city, not the airport) and Westchester.
Keep in mind that as GM SDC is your friend. Just make sure the fare rules of whatever ticket you purchase don't constrain your possible routings. For example, you might book the 2:30 LGA-RDU non-stop and then SDC to an earlier flight with a connection somewhere (assuming seat availability and that the fare you purchase doesn't require non-stop travel).
I assume I would hit traffice several times. I have not taken advantage of the SDC, do I have to get to the airport to do it or can I set it up ahead of time? How can I verify the terms on a ticket to see if it would force me to go non-stop?