We're leaving this Friday for Atlantic City area from the Boston area and I'm looking at mapquest and and GPS directions and they're telling me to take I-95 through CT and NYC over the GW bridge. I've gone that way once, about 20 years ago and am concerned about traffic. Should I go I-84 to 287 over the Tappan Zee as I'm being told I should? I do have a EZPass transponder, so that should help a bit.

The route via the Tappan Zee is my own preference for that trip. You'll encounter lots of traffic on a Friday either way; leave Boston as early as possible.

Definitely take 84 to 287. It'll save at least a half hyour.

Thank you, I appreciate the confirmation of taking the Tappan Zee vs. the GWB. Another question, when I get to Perth Amboy, the most direct route South looks like Rt. 9, should I take that and get back on the GSP further South or stay on the GSP?