Prp77 Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 For the first time heading to RDL a week from today. Trailering from central NH. Mapquest is routing us up RT 95 in Maine and crossing into Canada from Houlton. I’ve made the trip to northern Maine many times. So I’m fine with that route. But don’t know if it would be better to go north through Vermont. thanks Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quebecorbust Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 Just got back from RDL yesterday went 93/91 to Quebec 55 to 20 (jean lesage)to RDL the best way to go ..coming home we left the universal at around 10:30 am got back to central NH around 5:30 that included stopping for gas twice and grabbing something to eat. Riding was great stay at the universal great place gas right next to the hotel I would recommend reserving a heated garage great amenity ....we rode 4 days 1049 miles ....get up there and rock it !!👍 dooright and nyskidooerinnewhampshire 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 We are in CT so we go up 91 to the border and like quebecorbust said 91 turns into 55 in Canada, 10 to Drummondville and then 20 to RDL. A little over an hour to Drummondville, another hour plus to Quebec City and then two hours to RDL. We always set cruise control especially on 20 weather permitting. It is straight and flat and it is easy to get going too fast. The Police sit in the emergency turn arounds with radar. Google maps shows 91 10 minutes quicker but 25 miles further than 95. Enjoy. Jack & Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH-Moose Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) Google shows the quickest is 91/55/20. Thats the only way i’ve done it, so cannot comment on others. All really nice roads, some used to be crap, but mostly all new highways now. The peaks in northern VT....highest highway elevation in VT, can be slippery, just be careful as always when snow covered. Gas up at the Derby Line, turn left after the exit ramp, 1/2 mile there is a big Mobil, Mcdonalds, etc. Walmart further down that road too. Walts Skidoo in Derby has been my doo dealer since 2007, beware they close at noon on Saturdays. Crossing the border, left lane is the only one ever open. I stop at the ATM at the CIBC in Drummondville for cash. Its in the same parking lot as another Walmart in case you forgot something. CIBC Branch with ATM, 385 Boulevard Saint-Joseph, Drummondville, QC J2C 2B1, Canada https://goo.gl/maps/KNbMtZqa8vu Depends on your tow mileage where to fill up, beware its a long stretch of not much after Montmagny. enjoy! Edited February 12, 2019 by NH-Moose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prp77 Posted February 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 Looks like we will be heading up through VT. Thanks for the replies. Very much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluenose Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Can't comment on some of the routes mentioned but your Mapquest route - once on 95 you have a four lane highway right into RDL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikerider Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 From southern coastal Maine, once on 95 it is 4 lane via Houlton all the way to RDL. But, it is quite a bit shorter in miles to get off the Showhegan exit (133?) and go via Jackman. This route is a half hour quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grampsledder Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) When we leave from Concord area we always drive up 93 to 91 near Littleton and the 55 and 20. Roads are good, plenty of places to gas and eat. Edited February 17, 2019 by Grampsledder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH-Moose Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) First time...Gaspesie, or Quebec? Nice to have MP3 or sat radio, not many English radio stations once across the border 🙉 Edited February 17, 2019 by NH-Moose PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastMark Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 And dont forget to check your cell phone plan coverage and rate....and notify your credit card companies ! Have a blast and report back. You will love it. PLAYHARD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prp77 Posted February 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 Thanks for all the guidance above.... Had a great time. Started in RDL rode TQ5 clockwise around the gaspe. First time, but will not be the last. Drove up through VT on the way north. Then tried the route through Maine (crossed back into the US in Houlton) on the way home. While the VT route (from Wakefield, NH) might have been a bit quicker, the roads in QC were in better condition from RDL to Houlton, ME. Not that the "VT" route was terrible, but those roads seamed to be built more on top of an old concrete road. 8.5 hours going through VT. 9 hours coming home through ME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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