I am thinking of driving instead of flying; if I take the route through CT, MA, and VT, is this an easy & scenic road? What are some good stopping places for breaks & meals? any MUST SEE sights? Thanks for suggestions.

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I assume you are thinking of I-95 (or I-84) through CT then I-91 through CT, MA, and VT and Autoroute 55 in Quebec. I-95 is neither easy nor scenic, but is a relatively small part of the total drive. I-84 is a little better, but not much. I-91 in CT isn't terribly scenic either, but is much easier than it used to be. (Not putting CT down - there are plenty of gorgeous places in CT, they're just not on the Interstate.) I-91 in MA gets easier and more scenic as you head north. I-91 in VT is both easy and scenic. Generally not much traffic and wide open road through the mountains. (Once in VT, some of the parallel 2-lane roads like US-5 and NH-10 are very pretty, but require a bit more attention than I-91 and of course take longer.)

It's been a long time since I've spent any real time in the area so will leave it to others for the best stopping places. In general you can find the usual fast-food kind of places at least every 60 miles and some kind of basic services every 10 miles or so.

AMTRAK goes to Montreal from Penn Station, spend an evening and maybe a day in Montreal and take the Canada train to Quebec in the morning (that's what the schedule dictates). The train ride is scenic, no car to worry about parking and the trains are convenient to downtown. I looked at how expensive flying was last year and this was a better option for a lot less money. On the way back no need for an overnight. That drive could take forever with traffic - but you never know around here !

How much time do you have for the trip? And who/how many are going?

A road trip makes a lot of sense if you have the time to stop nights along the way and see specific sights - as long as that leaves you enough time in Quebec.

But if you mean drive up in one day - then you need to stick to the major highways and won;t see much - and train or air may make sense.

I-91 above Springfield and I-89 in VT are actually quite nice. Up to that point I find the drive fairly difficult. One place to rest/stretch your legs right off I-91 is Old Deerfield village. Just get off at the Conway/S. Deerfield exit and follow Rtes 5 and 10 north to Old Deerfield, then continue on to Greenfield where you can pick up the interstate again.

Montpelier VT is also close to the interstate and has the state house and a pleasant downtown with some good places to eat.

Or you could get off at the Waterbury exit and head north a few miles to Ben and Jerry's and/or Cold Cider Mill.

There are other places to stop of course but it is hard to know the timing of when you would arrive at any destination.

Budweiser Clydesdales and brewery tour in Merrimack, NH.

Thanks for some good suggestions.

On the map, it also shows that I can take mostly I-87 through NY, and then through Montreal. I am trying to compare this route and the route I had mentioned above.

The ease of drive is an important factor, since I am not familiar with the area; I also noticed that there are lots more toll roads in NY (a bit negative); and I am trying to find an interesting mid-point for a night that is budget friendly and easy to get in and out.

Although Mapquest claims the I-87 route is about 30 minutes faster, I personally think I-91 would be easier. The route through VT will definitely have less traffic. The border crossing on I-91 will also likely be a lot faster.

Half way on the VT route would be around White River Jct, VT, which has the usual collection of chain motels. It should be pretty easy to get in and out. The area right around the hotels isn't too interesting, but many of the towns in the area are nice little New England towns.

I87 through northern New York is a very nice drive. I haven't driven the other roads, but it would be tough for them to compare.