Pennsylvania

Advice: "Don't take the Pennsylvania Turnpike. It's longer and it costs more -- it's a toll road/"

A man will often have at least two reasons for his actions. One, a perfectly sound, logical explanation. And the other, the real reason.

The logical explanation: The northern routes all had winter advisories. (This is true. Illinois, Michigan, Northern Ohio and Western NY were all under advisories.)

The real reason: I traveled to Harrisburg, PA in 2004 and I wanted to relive the trip. Plus tack another 360 miles upon it.

"You can tell him about the winter advisory; my family wanted me to be safe so I took the southern route. But in reality, I'm a stubborn cuss and I'm going to do what I want."