Short-Cut Routes

[wa-loaf]

Some folks like going to Auburn on I95 then taking route 4, the shortest mileage, but this route has way too many intersections, is slow thru Auburn and seems more dangerous and almost always takes about the same time as I95 to Augusta or Waterville.

If you are going on to Augusta or Waterville, Skip the turnpike south of Portland and take 295 right through town (like you were going to Freeport). It's at least 15 mins faster and the tolls are cheaper.

I grew up just outside of Waterville (Oakland) we always went up through Norridgewock, Madison, Anson. There are no real shortcuts, but there are two cut-offs you can take. One in Norridgewock and the other Madison. They really just get around a couple lights which are handy if you're stuck behind slow drivers or trucks.

 

[ski_resort_observer]

If you are going on to Augusta or Waterville, Skip the turnpike south of Portland and take 295 right through town (like you were going to Freeport). It's at least 15 mins faster and the tolls are cheaper.
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Yup, just .50 right when you get off I95 plus the view of Portland is awesome.

 

[Kerovick]

I was talking to a gent on the lift at whiteface last year and he mentioned that there was a shorter way to get from Maryland (Frederick) to whiteface. The way we go is up 81n to 3, that generally takes around 8 hours. The route he mentioned only took 6. I looked on the map and can't find it. Anyone have any ideas?

 

[wa-loaf]

Yup, just .50 right when you get off I95 plus the view of Portland is awesome.

Up to .60 cents now. It seems to go up everytime i go home. :???:

 

[reefer]

Great thread!

From points south on 91 to Mount Snow. Take the Greenfield Mass exit and head on rt2 west. Take Rt 112 North to Rt 100 North to Rt 9 West into Wilmington. Business as usual after that.

You do not have to go to 112 off of route 2. You take Colrain Road (across from Shelburne Coffee Roasters), This is where most of your time and mileage is made up. You pick up 112 in Colrain. I figure you know this - based on other comments you made about the Orchards. However I watched Greg go right by Colrain Road last year on his way to eventually Magic.......................

 

[trtaylor]

I was talking to a gent on the lift at whiteface last year and he mentioned that there was a shorter way to get from Maryland (Frederick) to whiteface. The way we go is up 81n to 3, that generally takes around 8 hours. The route he mentioned only took 6. I looked on the map and can't find it. Anyone have any ideas?

I would think Rt. 3 could be a killer. You might want to try heading east on I-88 from Binghamton, NY to I-90 east, then pickup the Northway. That may save close to an hour, but not 2.

Google Maps has a feature where you can drag your route to a new location and it will recalculate your drive time. I've found Google's time estimates to be longer than actual, but you can still use the drag route feature to get a reasonable estimate of the difference between routes.

 

[BeanoNYC]

You do not have to go to 112 off of route 2. You take Colrain Road (across from Shelburne Coffee Roasters), This is where most of your time and mileage is made up. You pick up 112 in Colrain. I figure you know this - based on other comments you made about the Orchards. However I watched Greg go right by Colrain Road last year on his way to eventually Magic.......................

I'm actually not sure if I know this. What comment about Orchards? I just kind of go and turn when I remember.

 

[reefer]

I'm actually not sure if I know this. What comment about Orchards? I just kind of go and turn when I remember.

Sorry about that Beano, it was drjeff that knew alot about the orchards and where to look out for police. You may be going on Colrain Road and not realizing it. Looking on Mapquest (at a high zoom), it turns into Greenfield road before merging with 112. It is a seamless change. There is a sign to Colrain off rte 2 (at Shelburne Coffee Roasters), but it does not say route 112. You do not have to go to 112 off of route 2. You only deal with Colrain, Jacksonvile, and Wilmington. Total shortcut saves about twelve miles. It's the only way to go! If you have gone past the giant neon American Flag on Colrain road then you have been on track.

 

[ski_resort_observer]

Up to .60 cents now. It seems to go up everytime i go home. :???:

No worry, I usually go up a couple more exits to West Falmouth, just before the I495 or I guess now it's an I95 toll to get to my place in Cumberland, no toll at all. Yea, I forgot about that little increase. . What I really love is that 2 years ago your getting off like exit 12(I think) now it's like exit 62. I don't need a mileage number instead of exit number, they have a mileage marker every mile. Oh well! Not a biggie.

BTW have you noticed that Vermont has no tolls, they are considering putting a toll just before the first Bratt exit on I91 and charging what all the other states charge to kinda make things even.











j/k

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Moscow road when driving to Stowe cuts the corner and you avoid the town of Stowe..It cuts from route 100 north of Waterbury Center to Route 108 by the Stowe motel..watch out for cops. I once got a ticket for going 53 in a 35 back there

 

[BeanoNYC]

Sorry about that Beano, it was drjeff that knew alot about the orchards and where to look out for police. You may be going on Colrain Road and not realizing it. Looking on Mapquest (at a high zoom), it turns into Greenfield road before merging with 112. It is a seamless change. There is a sign to Colrain off rte 2 (at Shelburne Coffee Roasters), but it does not say route 112. You do not have to go to 112 off of route 2. You only deal with Colrain, Jacksonvile, and Wilmington. Total shortcut saves about twelve miles. It's the only way to go! If you have gone past the giant neon American Flag on Colrain road then you have been on track.

I know I make a left and not a right to get to 112 from 2. Just kinda follow the signs. One day I forgot and made a (logical) right and ended up in a cemetery.

 

[Mildcat]

Does anybody know any shortcuts to Wildcat? What would be quickest route from Worcester? I'd love to be able to knock some time off of that trip.

 

[Mildcat]

Does anybody have any Sugarloaf shortcuts?

Rt.4 before Jay,Me. loops around to the right. On the left is a road called Crash Rd. I don't think there is a street sign so look it up on Google earth. Crash Rd. goes straight north and has a higher speed limit than Rt.4. I'd guess it saves 15-20 mins. Take Crash Rd, at the end take a right onto Riley Rd. That'll take you over the river and back onto Rt.4.

 

[drjeff]

I know I make a left and not a right to get to 112 from 2. Just kinda follow the signs. One day I forgot and made a (logical) right and ended up in a cemetery.

I also like the new "radar" sign that Wilmington installed down the hill from the Whitehouse Inn. That sucker will flash your speed in bright orange if you're over 30 there, be solid orange from 26 to 30mph and not even be on if you're 25 or under. Pretty much though this time of year (or for that matter almost year round), if you're over 30 in Wilmington between Tommy's Pizza and basically the Northstar bowl you're tempting fate! The "new" Wilmington location I've now seen on 2 of my last 3 Friday night trips up is AFTER you turn off Rte 9 onto 100, just after you pass the Old Red Mill Inn on your left, Route 100 turns to the right and just around a corner there's a glorified parking area on the left. The speed limit is still 25 there, but many a driver is on the gas heading for 40+ mph by then, the the "friendly" Wilmington Cops have been more than willing to remind folks of that!

 

[Edd]

Does anybody have any Sugarloaf shortcuts?

I live in the Portsmouth area and I've been going there like so:

get off 95 in Waterville onto Rt 139, head northwest

Get on Rt 201A, head for the town of Madison

In Madison, Rt 201A also becomes Rt 8

Turn onto Rt 16 and head for Kingfield

The rest is obvious, but this gets you there in 3.5 hrs. Maybe 4 stoplights the entire trip and almost no ski traffic until Kingfield.

 

[ALLSKIING]

Bump........Need to add a few more.

 

[drjeff]

It will be interesting to see if it makes any difference on the already referenced Mount Snow 112/100 Route, but late this summer/early fall, VT DOT completely re did the interesection where 100 meets 9. Previously it came to a "V" there where you'd bear left for 9N/100W towards Wilmington/Mount Snow and bear right for 100E. Now it comes to a "T" and atleast when I made my first pass through it in its completed state, it seemed to take a bit longer there in its new form. Probably easier to plow though

 

[bigbob]

I live in the Portsmouth area and I've been going there like so:

get off 95 in Waterville onto Rt 139, head northwest

Get on Rt 201A, head for the town of Madison

In Madison, Rt 201A also becomes Rt 8

Turn onto Rt 16 and head for Kingfield

The rest is obvious, but this gets you there in 3.5 hrs. Maybe 4 stoplights the entire trip and almost no ski traffic until Kingfield.

Same route I posted earlier, except with route numbers instead of towns. Most people look at me strangly when I tell them this route. they are stuck on going thru Auburn/ Jay.

 

[billski]

Shortcuts are like stashes. I'll bet I'm not the only one who won't disclose them on a public forum. Sorry!

 

[Mildcat]

Shortcuts are like stashes. I'll bet I'm not the only one who won't disclose them on a public forum. Sorry!

Like it's going to be bumper to bumper traffic because you posted it on a forum. :roll:

Google Earth is a great resource to find shortcuts. Still have to drive the shortcut though to see if it's worth it.