Fastest route SJC>Moss Landing..
Sep 20, 2016, 8:42 pm
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Fastest route SJC>Moss Landing..
..next Saturday. Leaving SJC @ 10:30 AM. Looks like it's either CA-17 & CA-1 or Hwy 101/156. Would like to get to Phil's Rest. by Noon.
Sep 21, 2016, 1:41 pm
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I would check a traffic app / estimated driving time when you get in your car. w/o traffic they would be about the same, so I'd pick 17 because it is more scenic, but if the weather is particularly nice, the drive over the hill for beach-goers might be horrible by that hour.
Sep 21, 2016, 3:19 pm
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I would check a traffic app / estimated driving time when you get in your car. w/o traffic they would be about the same, so I'd pick 17 because it is more scenic, but if the weather is particularly nice, the drive over the hill for beach-goers might be horrible by that hour.
Sep 22, 2016, 3:38 pm
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CA 17 still scares the heck out of me. There is never a time when I wouldn't do 101 to 156. Yes, it's 2 lanes for a few miles but pretty much moves right along. 90 minutes iw a bit tight but not much longer than that at worst.
Sep 22, 2016, 3:56 pm
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Why is CA 17 scary? Is it windy (switch backs)? Busier? Is the speed limit the same on both routes?
Sep 22, 2016, 6:04 pm
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Yes, very windy and fast. I'm not sure what the speed limits are, but people go pretty fast on it, given the many curves. I'm okay with it, but I can understand RichardInSF's concerns.
