We don't often travel too far from home - usually around 250 miles or so
max (unless we are visiting my sister in upstate NY then about 450-500mi).
I prefer whenever possible to stay off the expressway and keep to the two
lane roads. It does make the trip more enjoyable and way more relaxing.

I am not afraid fo the expressway - I just hate it. I am comfortable at 65
with the 1.9L - but I prefer to keep it around 60 tops. I know she'll go
faster but she's an almost 30 year old box on wheels - no matter how good
the brakes are if the Sh*t hit the fan that's going to be some skillful
driving to get out of it (even at 60).

We do take the expressway when visiting my sister - but that is mostly
traveling the 401 in Canada and to be honest there isn't half the stress
driving that road as there is driving on a US expressway (except maybe
around Toronto).
Thanks,

Jeff
'85 GL (Gertie)
'78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus