Driving from Toronto to Ottawa on Friday...401/416 or Highway 7?
I've done this trip many times before and have taken 401-416 every time. However, this is going to be the first time I'd be driving it during a Friday before a long weekend. What's more, I'd be leaving around 6-6:30, which on Friday is still more or less the heart of rush hour. Should I just stick to Highway 7 and make my way across? I know the speed limits are lower, but I've driven many remote, 80-90km/h roads in Ontario and I have no problem being alert, going 100-110, and passing cars if it's a one lane road. Google Maps shows that the distance is shorter by at least 50km as well. Can anyone suggest what would be the best way to take? My friends told me that it'd be at least 5-6 hours to get to Ottawa by the 401 on a long weekend Friday