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jerrocks t1_ixflznf wrote

Route 2 will suck too.

Take 90 so I’ll have one less car in front of me on 2 (heading to western NH so I don’t get a choice).

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felineprincess93 t1_ixfocep wrote

I say take 90 to spite this guy (plus more lanes, Rt 2 sucks once it's just a two-lane mess).

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Electrical_Bed_ OP t1_ixfp8of wrote

Right and not to jinx myself here but isn’t the speed limit on rt 2 lower than the pike?

ETA to fix sloppy punctuation

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felineprincess93 t1_ixfxavm wrote

Honestly, who really pays attention to the speed limits in MA? :p

The real rub about 2-lanes is all it takes is one asshole not passing in the left and you've created your own traffic jam.

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Electrical_Bed_ OP t1_ixgvzep wrote

Gritting my teeth the whole drive will not add to the thanksgiving vibes which are to be assumed to be gothic/emotionally fraught

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-CalicoKitty- t1_ixg4kh2 wrote

Speed limits on rt 2 mostly range from 45-55 mph, but when traffic allows cars go about 60-80 mph. That being said, don't take rt 2. There are so many traffic lights between 95 and the Concord Rotary and traffic sucks. It'll take you 1.5 hrs just to get to Leominster.

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gaboose t1_ixh4109 wrote

Rt 2 goes through lots of towns. As others have said, it’s a slog until it gets past Leominster. After that, it’s downright pleasant, but can be slow through the town centers where speed limits drop. Definitely a scenic and interesting ride. I recommend it.

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