We'll be going to Monterey this Friday and would like to get up there are quickly as possible.
We'll be taking our time on the way back driving down Hwy 1 through Big Sur, etc and spending the night in Cambria.

Should we drive up the 5 frwy and cut over on the 152??
OR
should we drive up the 101??

Mapquest's suggestion was to take 5 frwy and it would take approx 5 1/2 hrs.

What time are you leaving L.A. on Friday, and from which end of the Valley?

Studio City and we'll leave no later then 8:00 a.m.

Timewise, I think that I5 would be slightly faster.

I've taken both 5 & 101 to Monterrey. 5 is faster.

okie dokie...the 5 it is

Remember that you can always check in with 511 from a cellular phone to learn of any (reported) unusual traffic conditions.

Regards,

I didn't know about 511...good information...thank you!