qcraftsman Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 If I am traveling from Frederick, MD then what time should I leave to go to the opening game verse the Vikings. I like getting there a little early atleast a 1/2 hour before game time in my seats. Help me out guys??? Thanks... I was thinking 4:30 pm. I have to take the shuttle bus also. That gives me 1 hour and 30 minutes to the parking lot from Frederick, which is around 55-60 miles (270 to 495) and then another 1/2 hour for the shuttle and walking to seats. Does that sound right or is that not enough time??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonBurgundy&Gold Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 I work in Frederick back behind FSK mall, taking off work at 2, and my friends are picking me up there and heading straight for Fed Ex because we plan on tailgating. Leaving at 430, you have to give yourself time to get thru traffic because it will be nasty on a Monday around that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 are you serious? 4:30... from frederick.. u do remember that u have to go thru 270/ and the 495 junction and then all of collge park and then the 50 junction... its gonna be very tough.. if i were u, id like at 2:30 and then spend time at the mall before the game or tailgate very early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyandSam Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Rush hour traffic PLUS Redskins traffic equals a huge parking lot on 495. I suggest you plan a lot of extra travel time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncsuapex Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Yeah leave at 2:30 or so at the latest.. Give yourself plenty of time and if you get there too early you can always walk around the stadium, check out the Skins store or just sit in your seat and get your drink on early.. Better early than late for a game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedBNG Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Right after you eat breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudMouth12thMan Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Realistically, I think 4:30 will get you there in pretty good time. I think if you have to account for stops on the shuttle and a possible 1 to 2 hour delay with traffic. Don't know if the shuttle gives you extra time or not, but sounds like you're in good shape to get there at least a half hour early. Even with a 2 hour delay (eeek!) that puts you there at 8 or 8:30. I'd leave as early as possible for the big day. See ya there...well at least in theory . HTTR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonBurgundy&Gold Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Realistically, I think 4:30 will get you there in pretty good time. I think if you have to account for stops on the shuttle and a possible 1 to 2 hour delay with traffic. Don't know if the shuttle gives you extra time or not, but sounds like you're in good shape to get there at least a half hour early. Even with a 2 hour delay (eeek!) that puts you there at 8 or 8:30. I'd leave as early as possible for the big day. See ya there...well at least in theory .HTTR! You must remember this is an early game and getting there at 8:30 would mean he's going to miss pretty much the whole first half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLockesGhost Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 I'm going to that game to. So leave four hours prior to kickoff, eh? I do have to work on Mondays. Guess I'll have to take off early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOOG Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 You might consider taking 70 and not fight the 270 crapola....atleast on 70 the speedlimit is 75...I mean 65 the whole way...plus your going against traffic at that time of day. Then you could shoot down 695/95 south...not sure, should be about the same time taking traffic into consideration....:2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 When I read the first post I read 4:30 am, I nodded to myself and said "That seems reasonable." lol 4:30PM???? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepo11 Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 why arent u gettin there early to tailgate??? leave at 1...gates open at 3:30... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefPowhatan17 Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 First thing in the morning, but take your grill and some chairs with some cooley's if you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDSKNfaithfull Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 I think I will end up at the gates around 2pm maybe 1pm :laugh: Planning to get there half a hour before kickoff isn't a good idea and is why we usually have so many empty seats plus this is a special game you know there will be a fly over :notworthy: and I think there is going to be a 9-11 tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davethegolfguy Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 I'd leave around noon. Beat all the traffic AM and PM. Don't forget to pack a few cooler you might have a couple of hours for chuggin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 you should leave at 1 and go to the extrememskins tailgate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qcraftsman Posted July 23, 2006 Author Share Posted July 23, 2006 Alright guys thanks for all the info!!! I found out today that I will be picking my wifey up from work in Gaithersburg, MD and then heading out. I'm figuring I am gonna leave at 4 pm from Gaithersburg, which will put me at 495 around 4:20 pm (no traffic on 270 going that way) and then that gives me atleast an hour to go around the beltway with all the traffic, which will be 5:20 pm and then we have the shuttle to the stadium and parking time, which would be atleast a 1/2 hour or more at 6 pm and then we have 1 hour still until gametime. What do you all think??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcl05 Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 About 15 minutes ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Alright guys thanks for all the info!!! I found out today that I will be picking my wifey up from work in Gaithersburg, MD and then heading out. I'm figuring I am gonna leave at 4 pm from Gaithersburg, which will put me at 495 around 4:20 pm (no traffic on 270 going that way) and then that gives me atleast an hour to go around the beltway with all the traffic, which will be 5:20 pm and then we have the shuttle to the stadium and parking time, which would be atleast a 1/2 hour or more at 6 pm and then we have 1 hour still until gametime. What do you all think??? I think you're really pushing your luck. This game has the potential of causing the worst PM rush hour in DC metropolitan area history. I'd leave no later than 3PM from Gaithersburg, or I wouldn't even bother going. Your wife needs to get off early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Taking 495 EAST around the beltway off of 270 i hope? Sure you'll hit a little traffic near college park and stuff, but its nowhere near as bad than if you take the beltway via 495w/s around to the WW Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mania Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 the night before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsman4u Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I leave from FT Bragg, N.C. at 3-4 am for 1pm games just so I can get in early..with arrival around 9am. But once I retire (I'm active duty Army) all that will change with a short trip from Waldorf, MD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Leave early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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