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SIXDAYZ
05-23-2005, 08:42 PM
Need a little advise/input on the best route to Havasu from Ventura. I've always gone 126 to 5 to 14 to Pear Blossum to 15 to 40, and thought that was the best route. Then last weekend I almost got splattered head on by a big rig (crossed onto my side of the highway) on the Pear Blossum on the way home, and needless to say, I'm looking for a better route. Is driving through LA traffic on the 101 to the 210 to the 10 a better way to go? Any faster, safer, whatever? Someone has to have more experience on this trip than me, so I'd really appreciate any input you guys may have. Thanks in advance!!

Wonderboy
05-23-2005, 08:49 PM
I sometimes take the 10 to desert center drive. But then you have to go through parker and around the lake if you're staying in Havasu. But Desert Center Drive can be pretty dangerous too. It's a two lane highway and people are constantly passing. I've seen a few close calls. The 40 is deffinitely safer. If you really wanted to take the time you could take the 210 to the 15 then the 40 but it sounds like a long detour for you.

SIXDAYZ
05-23-2005, 08:56 PM
I've thought about taking that detour, but I try to keep the trip as quick as possible. My kids usually start going ape sh!t after a couple of hours, around Barstow on the usual route. I follow suit soon after, so the quicker the better.

UnionJack
05-23-2005, 08:58 PM
I'm in RC so the 40 or the 10 are each an option... the 40 is faster to my house, about 3 hours

plaster dave
05-23-2005, 08:59 PM
Need a little advise/input on the best route to Havasu from Ventura. I've always gone 126 to 5 to 14 to Pear Blossum to 15 to 40, and thought that was the best route. Then last weekend I almost got splattered head on by a big rig (crossed onto my side of the highway) on the Pear Blossum on the way home, and needless to say, I'm looking for a better route. Is driving through LA traffic on the 101 to the 210 to the 10 a better way to go? Any faster, safer, whatever? Someone has to have more experience on this trip than me, so I'd really appreciate any input you guys may have. Thanks in advance!!
go the same way on the 14 but go straight to the 58 then that will put you on the 15 just n. of lenwood. gl.

Kilrtoy
05-23-2005, 09:04 PM
take the 14 to the 58 MOHAVE take the 58 to the 40...
but on holiday weekend leave early as traffic is bad on that road.....
Wait on all roads

bigkatboat
05-23-2005, 09:35 PM
For piece of mind, take the 101 to the 134, thru Burbank. Then go to the 210 all the way out to the 15. This will take you up the hill, and to Barstow. Then you are on your own! We lived in the 'Valley' for all of our lives, and now the traffic is just unbelieveable, so use the 'new' 210, and enjoy it's direct route to the "15". The 138/deathtrap is not worth the drive! Please be carefull, and avoid longer routes. (58)

alfonzo
05-23-2005, 10:07 PM
a couple of years ago I took the 58 route and a friend of mine took the 18/138 route. coming back from the river. I made it to the 14/138 split about 10 min before she did. I was doing 70mph on average, same with my friend.I prefer 14/138/18/15/40, the 10 seams like it just keeps going and going,and you have to leave by 2-2:30 or your screwed, If your coming from the west end of the Valley.

Essex502
05-24-2005, 09:29 AM
Need a little advise/input on the best route to Havasu from Ventura. I've always gone 126 to 5 to 14 to Pear Blossum to 15 to 40, and thought that was the best route. Then last weekend I almost got splattered head on by a big rig (crossed onto my side of the highway) on the Pear Blossum on the way home, and needless to say, I'm looking for a better route. Is driving through LA traffic on the 101 to the 210 to the 10 a better way to go? Any faster, safer, whatever? Someone has to have more experience on this trip than me, so I'd really appreciate any input you guys may have. Thanks in advance!!
We live in Santa Clarita and the fastest method to get to Havasu is the route you mentioned. Taking 58 is 30 miles out of your way and about 20 minutes in time. Also, on most weekends the return trip is clogged at the junction of 395 and 58. You must contend with bigrigs on 58 as well but the likelihood of them entering your lane head-on is remote. Although, that route a safer route than the Pearblossom Hwy. if you don't mind the risk take your outlined route. 4 hours from the 14/Sierra Hwy on ramp to the London Bridge. We make this trip every 2 weeks and wouldn't use 58 unless there is an accident on I-15 that we hear about.

All IN
05-24-2005, 09:33 AM
58 Is better then Pearblossom. Depending on traffic the 210 is the best way to go. But be careful on Friday night going through Devore.

dicudmore
05-24-2005, 09:59 AM
depending what time you leave all the above I've used...
I like to go 210 to 15 to 40 depending on traffic conditions, but often wind up going through pearblossom

Essex502
05-24-2005, 10:08 AM
We took the 15 to 210 to the 5 to return to Santa Clarita once last year on a Sunday fairly early in the day. We used that rout instead of Pearblossom due to a fire off of the 14 that had traffic snarled. The route - not towing - took us about 10 longer than the Pearblossom route but I was running 80+ for most of it. Not entirely practical given you are towing (I assume). For us the distance was longer but the higher speed allowed nealy the same time. From Ventura, you'd still need to get from the 210 to the 101 in some manner - i.e. take the 5 via 126 (another "death highway").
In making 20+ trips to Havasu each year for the last 3 years I will still take Pearblossom unless I know from traffic or weather reports that it'll be a slower route.

Speedin' Ian
05-24-2005, 10:16 AM
Leaving from TO I usually take the 118 to the the 5 to the 14 exit Pearblossom... but last time I had a close call on the 138 with my girlfriend, buddy and his girlfriend in the car and it really spooked me so I may change my route.

rivercrazy
05-24-2005, 10:18 AM
Isn't 80 "against the law" ? So its OK to speed but not pay california prop taxes on boats? :D :D :D

CrazyHippy
05-24-2005, 10:41 AM
I'm in camarillo, and go the 40 to havasu, the 10 to parker. Time wise they are w/in 20 min (longer to havasu usually) but traffic can really throw that 20 minutes out the window.
BJH :idea:

Tremor Therapy
05-24-2005, 11:13 AM
After numerous near misses, and seeing some horrific accidents, I always take the 10. It may be a bit longer, but I prefer it to some of hte things I have seen and experienced on the smaller highways! :idea:

burtandnancy
05-24-2005, 12:07 PM
Ventura Freeway (101) to 134 to 210 to 15 to 40 is the straightest route, however on Friday afternoons (or nearly any afternoon) the big hold up is at Devore (210/15 intersection) . If I had to do it on Friday PM, I wouldn't go.
Don't you love the way CalTrans builds its freeways today? The "new" 210 was designed 25 years ago, and never upgraded when the IE exploded in growth. Its inconcievable to me why anyone in CA today would build a three lane freeway. Two lanes for slow trucks, and all the rest of us, including motor homes, cube vans etc, get one lane if lucky. And people wonder where road range comes from...

UltraStealth
05-24-2005, 02:09 PM
I go either the 138 or 58. On holiday weekends I normally take the 58 up there from the LA area. If it is a weekday or a less crowded time I may take the 138. I have had some close calls. The 58 has two lanes at least halfway or three quarters the way to the 40. There have been times where I have gone the 58 route and someone ends up going the 138 and it isn't much difference each way. Give or take 10 minutes. I prefer the 58 and the extra 10 minutes, plus you are not stuck behind a bigrig for 40 miles at 40 mph. I agree with E502 on the 58 & 395 split on a holiday weekend, it can be slow. I have a friend that lives in Palmdale and there is a way you can cut through Palmdale Road which will take you out on the 15 by the outlets. It is supposed to be really fast and not a lot of traffic. I wouldn't recommend taking the 10 from Ventura.
Just my .02

rivercrazy
05-24-2005, 02:48 PM
I know the shortest and best way between palmdale and victorville but I'll never tell!!!! :rollside:

voodoomedman
05-24-2005, 04:24 PM
Isn't 80 "against the law" ? So its OK to speed but not pay california prop taxes on boats? :D :D :D
Now that's freaking funny!!!! Called him out good.

SIXDAYZ
05-24-2005, 07:50 PM
Much thanks to all for the input. After all that, I still can't make up my mind which way to go! :confused: But anyway, thanks again!

moneypit
05-24-2005, 07:55 PM
If you are not going to be in traffic, go 210 to the 15 to the 40.
If you are going to be in traffic take the back way from Ventura to Magic Mountain area (is that the 126?). and cut across through the saugus area to get to the 14. Then you can go to the 58 or take pearblossom.

Essex502
05-25-2005, 08:08 AM
Isn't 80 "against the law" ? So its OK to speed but not pay california prop taxes on boats? :D :D :D
Speeding is civil disobedience at best! CA Prop Tax avoidance (illegal avoidance) is fraud. This country was founded on Civil Disobedience. Plus what is the basic speed law in California?

Essex502
05-25-2005, 08:09 AM
I know the shortest and best way between palmdale and victorville but I'll never tell!!!! :rollside:
you already did! ;)