CortezBlue
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Phoenix to San Felipe???
So I travel to SF about once or twice a month. I have gone several ways, but I have narrowed it down to 2 ways.
1. Through San Luis to the toll road and over to 5 and south to SF.
2. I8 to 98 to the East Calexico Crossing.
Any clue which way is faster??
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Calexico East?
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Is this a guessing game?
What about Algodones south to Mex. 5 via BC 4 and the other valley paved roads?
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This is one subject I can actually claim to be an expert on. Number 2 is the absolute fastest way for sure. I did this commute every weekend for two
years. Now its just a question as to whether you are coming out of the east valley or the west. Cause then there is a shortcut.
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CortezBlue
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Donjulio
This is one subject I can actually claim to be an expert on. Number 2 is the absolute fastest way for sure. I did this commute every weekend for two
years. Now its just a question as to whether you are coming out of the east valley or the west. Cause then there is a shortcut.
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East Valley
I know, there are a few short cuts.
1. Through Maricopa
2. Through Mobile into Gila Bend
However, even though Mobile is shorter, I am not sure it is faster after having to cut through Gila Bend at 35mph.
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CortezBlue
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Is this a guessing game?
What about Algodones south to Mex. 5 via BC 4 and the other valley paved roads? |
Algodones is the worst.
In order to get to Hwy 2 you have to slow way down to a crawl most of the way. If you go past 2 and continue to cut your way south and west towards 5
is even worse. I've done it a few times with the same results, turtle slow.
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Donjulio
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| Quote: | Originally posted by CortezBlue
| Quote: | Originally posted by Donjulio
This is one subject I can actually claim to be an expert on. Number 2 is the absolute fastest way for sure. I did this commute every weekend for two
years. Now its just a question as to whether you are coming out of the east valley or the west. Cause then there is a shortcut.
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East Valley
I know, there are a few short cuts.
1. Through Maricopa
2. Through Mobile into Gila Bend
However, even though Mobile is shorter, I am not sure it is faster after having to cut through Gila Bend at 35mph. |
Thats the shortcut. Either way you have to go through Gila Bend. There isn't a shorter route unless you fly 
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Good to know! Is it slow because of farm vehicles on the road, or numerous towns with topes and slow speed limits? On paper, it is 'shorter' in miles.
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If your coming from Yuma Algodones is about the same timegoing to S/F.--The streets ar a bit tight-- especially if you make a wrong turn.
it also is a nice reintroduction to Baja. Heading north itis bad--long lines
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did it on my harley once....got on the BAD road south of san luis.....never again.
if you want to fly there let me know.
100 min from phx to touchdown SF.
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CortezBlue
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Donjulio
| Quote: | Originally posted by CortezBlue
| Quote: | Originally posted by Donjulio
This is one subject I can actually claim to be an expert on. Number 2 is the absolute fastest way for sure. I did this commute every weekend for two
years. Now its just a question as to whether you are coming out of the east valley or the west. Cause then there is a shortcut.
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East Valley
I know, there are a few short cuts.
1. Through Maricopa
2. Through Mobile into Gila Bend
However, even though Mobile is shorter, I am not sure it is faster after having to cut through Gila Bend at 35mph. |
Thats the shortcut. Either way you have to go through Gila Bend. There isn't a shorter route unless you fly |
Yes and no. If I stay on 8 I don't have to drive through Gila Bend. Now if I have to eat or get gas, then I usually go through Mobile.
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CortezBlue
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| Quote: | Originally posted by capt. mike
did it on my harley once....got on the BAD road south of san luis.....never again.
if you want to fly there let me know.
100 min from phx to touchdown SF. |
Mike
They have fixed the road from San Luis to Mexicali.
How much to fly to SF???
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capt. mike
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ha!!
lots of beans amigo....
if you're in phx call me sometime we'll meet for a beer.
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actually.....better i give you my number via email or PM.
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At this time, farm country will be very slow because of the rain wash-outs.
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