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Old Aug 28, 2004, 7:33 am
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Originally Posted by jakeman

If I go over the Tappan Zee Bridge, there seem to be a lot of choices to make about the best way to get to I-84. What do you recommend?
I used to make the drive from CT to NJ when I lived up north, and by far the fastest way from the TZ Bridge to I-84 is the Saw Mill River Parkway---except when there's heavy rain (the Saw Mill floods often).

Exit 287 to the Saw Mill north. Follow the Saw Mill to its end at I-684, and then take 684 north to 84 east and you're in Connecticut.

This route is about 10 miles shorter, much more scenic, and less congested than taking 287 to 684.
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