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There were sections of interstate in those days that were not under construction Note that I said a little over 3 hours. I think it takes about 6 to make the trip today. I was not able to maintain such high speeds all the way across PA. I am using PA as a example because alot of traffic came down 322 to 15 from State college to points south. Once off I-80 it was no longer a speed issue. I think there was a grade of several percent for several miles down a very steep and winding pass called 7 mountains or something like that. When you did not have Jakes you had to be slow to make it down that natural barrier. I recall a winter storm that left 2 feet of powder we made the trip in a little over 7 hours because traction was a problem (we are not required chains like the Northwest) My thinking of 3 hours or so is contaminated by the fact that State College is one of the jump off points to and from I-80 and points west. Alot of the freight I ran with the company required State College to be one of the main "Junctions" for getting on and off a interstate. Your milege is correct and I recall that many sections especially towards NJ was not suitable for high speed. Even so a successful high speed transit saved hours that would make the difference between being on time or late. I am sorry if my numbers confused anyone. It was a long time since I made the trip. However, it was FAST compared to the 55 mph speed limit in those days.
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