Re: [ba-poker] (OT) SF to LV

[Jeffrey Siegal <jbs(deleted the rest)>]

On Mar 16, 2005, at 22:20, Stephen H. Landrum wrote:

> I find that from the East bay, I take 580E to 205 to 120 to 99S to 58E 
> to 15N and don't bother with 5.  99 moves better, and you don't have 
> 20+ miles of non-freeway 58 between 5 and Bakersfield.

I'm not certain but I think the speed limit on 5 is higher than 99.  
Timing my trips to avoid pre- and post-weekend traffic and such, I've 
never a problem moving fast on 5.

As for the non-freeway 58, definitely avoid it, especially during the 
day.  Take either 46 or 7th Standard Rd over to 99, then head south on 
99 to 58.  Neither is freeway but both have fewer lights and congestion 
than 58.  (46 is more scenic, especially when the Wasco roses are in 
bloom.) Alternately, go a bit south of Bakersfield and take 223 to 58.  
Slightly longer but more scenic and less congested.