Taking RT.2 question

I'm going to cp tommorow and this will be the first time driving rt.2 minus my someone whose driven it before.

I've been that way before but i want to make sure i'm correct with what i'm saying before we head out in the morning.

i'm coming from just south of detroit, we're taking I-75 down and if i'm not mistaken Oregon road which is rt.2 correct?

From what i remember rt.2 goes all the way to CP once you exit 75.

i've driven it before with my parents, but that was ages ago and i slept most of the way. I just don't want us ending up lost somewhere down the line.

Thanks in advance guys!

By the way if anyone spots me tommorow give a wave, i'll be sporting a blue tank top that says vixen and jeans, i hear it's supposed to be a tad chilly so i'm also investing in a CP hoodie. *** Edited 5/28/2004 1:08:10 PM UTC by PunkyPiko***

oh, one more thing, what road will we turn on once we reach sandusky area?

i feel like stupid not knowing but i'd rather ask then be lost.

I understand the SR 4 exit on SR 2 is still closed for turning north on SR 4, so my advice would be to turn right from SR 2 onto SR 4, and go south about 1/2 mile to Bogart Rd. Turn left onto Bogart, and follow Bogart Rd east until you get to Columbus Ave. There is a traffic signal there. Turn left on Columbus Ave, and head north. You will almost immediately pass under the SR 2 overpass. Continue north on Columbus about 3 miles, and cross Perkins Ave. This is a big intersection, has a traffic signal, and a Hy-Miler convenience store on your right. Continue north on Columbus Ave to Scott St. There is a traffic signal there, and a pizza place on your left. Turn right onto Scott St and follow it east. It will turn into Fifth St at Meigs Street. There is a traffic signal. There is a pizza place on your right, and a hair cutting place kitty-corner across the street. Continue east on Fifth St until it intersects with Causeway Drive, at a traffic light, no less. You can see the McDonalds from that intersection, and the Breakers Express is on your right. Turn left onto Causeway Drive, and head into the park. These directions will remove 99% of the typical CP traffic from your drive, and you will be much more relaxed when you get to the park.

If you like, you can also use the standard route that most folks from the north use, which is to get off at US 6, or SR 101. If you get off at US 6, follow it through Sandusky, and there will be signs directing you to Cedar Point. It will eventually lead you to First Street, which intersects at Causeway Drive by the "A" Frames. There is a light there, and you can make a left onto the Causeway from there.

If you get off on SR 101, which is the next exit past US 6, you will head east on SR 101, after turning left off of the exit ramp. This will intersect with US 6, and take you on the same route through town, again to First Street.

To get to SR 4, you must pass both US 6 and SR 101, but you will not pass US 250. Avoid US 250 like the plague! The real secret is to avoid State Routes and big highways as much as possible, and act like a local. Of course, I was born & raised in Sandusky, so it comes pretty naturally for me.

Either way, I suggest you leave early, as traffic will doubtless be heavy. There are some other routes through town, but I would hate to give you confusing directions and get you lost. You might consider buying a map of Sandusky while in town, and studying it. That way you can learn the "sneaky" ways the locals, and we ex-patriots get to the park while avoiding the traffic.

I haven't been up Toledo way in several years, but, instead of taking Route 2 through Oregon, you might consider taking I 75 down to I 280, and then 280 to SR 51. Head south on SR 51, and you can grab SR 579 at Southwyck Mall. SR 51 goes through Curtice, and pops you out on SR2, on that big curve a few miles west of Davis-Besse. This lets you avoid the Oregon slowdown. It seems a bit out of the way, but Oregon can be a real pain in the butt, and the detour is worth the hassle, in my view.

Hope we get to meet this weekend. If not, have a great time!

thanks for all the options!

i myself am not the one driving, but i'm printing the directions you've given and my boyfriend can choose whichever route he wants.

anything that can help us avoid tons of traffic is a plus for me.

we're leaving here around 6:00 am which gives us MORE than enough time to get there for gates. i'm just hoping the holiday weekend traffic doesn't slow us down too much, with your tips it i think we can avoid nearly all of it!

Oops! I made a slight mistake here. It should say:

Head south on SR 51, and you can grab SR 579 at Southwyck Mall. SR 579 goes through Curtice, and pops you out on SR 2, on that big curve a few miles west of Davis-Besse.

Sorry about that! I'll be looking for you!

correction noted >''<

i've printed some street level maps to help us along the way, your directions are priceless though.
wish i woulda had the back streets in 2002 when we went nearly every week that summer.

that construction is killing me, i'm wondering if it will ever be done with.

which reminds me to ask, if anyone knows if the Rt.2 exit is still even open, or should i find a alternate way to reach that.

the only roads i know are alexis (sp?) and oregon.
i'm not very familiar with the area at all.

If you're talking about the construction on 280, then the route 2 exit should still be open, it was last week, but that could change. However, while coming back I noticed that only the exit for 75 south was open.I don't know if this has changed, but you may have to get onto 75 South, get off, and turn around. Also, I personally don't mind going through Oregon, since it is a good place to stop for breakfast and to get gas, but Tank's route sounds like it would work just fine. Have fun at CP! *** Edited 5/28/2004 10:08:40 PM UTC by Coasterfan***

You can also get to Rt 250 from Rt 2. Just stay on route 2 once you go over the Edison Bridge you will see the Cedar Point Exit(s) sign on the right side of the road. I go to the second one, and I believe the first is Rt 4. Pass that exit and the next one is Rt 250. Once on 250 take a left off the exit and follow the signs. Just keep driving until you get to the over pass and then turn right, once there you should know the way to the promised land!

Tank's route through Toledo would save you some time, I'm sure with the holiday weekend 280 will be chaos.. I should know I live in T-town ;-) *** Edited 5/28/2004 11:49:02 PM UTC by Gatezz***

I don't think the Rt. 2 exit on I-280 should really be a problem. The bulk of the bridge construction is now well north of that exit. Only thing I'd worry about is the occasional shutdown of all of I-280, but that hasn't been happening as much recently as it used to.

Edit: If you're comming from Michigan on I-75, going anywhere near Southwyck Mall sounds like a terrible route. I-280 is only a few miles from the state line comming down I-75. Southwyck Mall is on the other side of the city, practially in Maumee. You could be half way to CP by the time you make it all the way over to the Southwyck area. Not to mention the traffic in the Southwyck area is always far worse than anything I've ever experienced on Rt. 2 in Oregon. *** Edited 5/29/2004 8:45:19 PM UTC by Ralph Wiggum***

I think Tank means the Woodville mall.

Hey, I Live in Canton and ALWAYS take RT 2. Just Take I-75 south to I-280 south. Take I-280 to Rt2. Be careful though because the exit is on the right side and kind of hidden. Then just stick on Rt2 until you get to 250 in sandusky. Then just follow the signs. I've taken that way all of last year and this year and traffic is always a breeze. It also cust about 20 minutes off of you drive and it's free. If you do have any questions you can email me at cparuch@comcast.net or talk to me on AIM. my s/n is frickenhuge2345.

I turn off at exit 110 turn left at 2 way street and then just go straight until the little bridge and lights. Then just follow the signs. This way will bring you in so you can see the CP sign instead of coming up from behind it.

I think Tank means the Woodville mall

Yuppers. I do indeed. I did mention I hadn't been up Toledo way in a few years. Guess the old brain is starting to melt down. Too many stops at the Green Derby near Davis Besse, no doubt.