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Road Trip #1024 - US Highway 11 North - New York Mile 211-220 - Canton
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U.S. Route 11 (US 11) is a key north-south highway stretching 1,645 miles from New Orleans, Louisiana, to the Canadian border at Rouses Point, New York. Established in 1926, the route retains much of its original path, passing through ten states and offering a scenic alternative to the faster interstates. It runs southwest to northeast, often paralleling I-81.
Louisiana: US 11 begins in the Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge in New Orleans, crossing Lake Pontchartrain on the Maestri Bridge, built in 1928. After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the bridge was the only eastern route into New Orleans. US 11 then parallels I-10 and I-59 before entering Mississippi.
Mississippi: In Mississippi, US 11 runs alongside I-59 through towns like Picayune, Poplarville, Hattiesburg, and Laurel. It serves as a vital regional route, providing access to local businesses, scenic areas, and historical sites. In Hattiesburg, US 11 passes the University of Southern Mississippi, and in Laurel, it moves through a historic downtown before crossing into Alabama at Meridian.
Alabama: US 11 parallels I-59 through Alabama, passing through Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Gadsden, and Fort Payne. In Tuscaloosa, the highway runs near the University of Alabama and in Birmingham, it passes through historic neighborhoods, offering a glimpse of the state's industrial past. The route crosses into Georgia after Fort Payne.
Georgia: The highway briefly enters Georgia, skirting the northwest corner near Lookout Mountain, with views of the Appalachian foothills before continuing into Tennessee.
Tennessee: In Tennessee, US 11 travels through Chattanooga, following I-75 to Knoxville, where it splits into US 11E and US 11W. US 11E runs northeast through Greeneville, Johnson City, and Bristol, while US 11W passes through Kingsport, meeting US 11E near the Virginia state line.
Virginia: In Virginia, US 11 runs through the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley, connecting towns like Abingdon, Wytheville, Roanoke, and Harrisonburg. The highway follows the Great Wagon Road, an important colonial route, and runs parallel to I-81 through scenic landscapes, historic towns, and Civil War sites.
West Virginia: Entering West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle, US 11 travels through Ridgeway, Bunker Hill, Inwood, and Martinsburg. It runs parallel to I-81 and serves as a main road for these communities, offering a quieter alternative to the interstate.
Maryland: US 11 covers a short 12.83-mile stretch in Maryland, connecting Williamsport, Hagerstown, and Maugansville. It runs parallel to I-81, serving local communities and providing access to historical sites like the C&O Canal National Historical Park in Williamsport.
Pennsylvania: In Pennsylvania, US 11 enters near Greencastle, following I-81 through Chambersburg and Shippensburg. North of Carlisle, the highway passes the "Miracle Mile," known for its traveler services. In Harrisburg, US 11 merges with US 15 and parallels the Susquehanna River, continuing through Danville, Bloomsburg, Wilkes-Barre, and Scranton before reaching New York.
New York: In New York, US 11 follows the Susquehanna River’s eastern edge from the Pennsylvania border to Binghamton, then continues through Cortland, Syracuse, Watertown, and Canton. The highway skirts the edge of the Adirondack Park, moving through rural landscapes before ending at the Canadian border in Rouses Point.
US 11 offers a unique travel experience, showcasing the history, culture, and natural beauty of the eastern United States. Unlike interstates, US 11 takes travelers directly through small towns and communities, preserving its original character while providing a scenic, slower-paced alternative to faster highways.
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[@donavanjohnson27]

What a nice ride through Canton NY

[@powerlinesoftheworld472]

Nice ride! 😊

[@moonshinewilson7181]

Great video. Hopefully you finally got around that truck

[@504RoadTrips]

@@moonshinewilson7181 I think in the next video. We took a wrong turn and I had to backtrack. So it should just vanish as we get into the next village.

[@moonshinewilson7181]

@@504RoadTrips ok

[@powerlinesoftheworld472]

There's a Canton in Texas too.

[@gregsells8549]

And in Oklahoma and Georgia. Canton, Texas, is known for First Monday Trade Days, a swap meet on the weekend preceding the first Monday of the month. Canton, Oklahoma, took its name from a frontier Army post called Cantonment.

[@bullinmd]

Have you heard about the Belle Chasse bridge sinking with hefty fines imposed?

[@504RoadTrips]

@@bullinmd yeah. They have some major problems. I’ve been meaning to take a ride over there to see what they’re doing.

[@braydenjohnson6411]

Good evening Kari and Jason This is Brayden Johnson from LaPlace, LA did y'all know that Monday is Labor Day right?

[@RichardFelstead1949]

In Australia, Sunday is Father's Day.

[@braydenjohnson6411]

​@@RichardFelstead1949Father's Day is Sunday June 15th 2025

[@jeffreywolff329]

Ever since you hit NY it rained everyday sad

[@504RoadTrips]

Much like Iowa, my impression of New York is that it's always raining. At least that has been my experience during filming.

[@RichardFelstead1949]

@@504RoadTrips You must have upset the Weather Gods.lol

[@RoadsOfAsiaBen]

@@504RoadTrips LOL I live in Tennessee and we never had rain for about week until now.

[@bullinmd]

Always double-check data when using Wikipedia.

[@RoadsOfAsiaBen]

Great drive! have you ever take Uber or Lyft?

[@jerome2022]

Hope he does I 87 next

[@waltersaul1807]

At 4:44 on the right edge of the screen you have a close-up of one of the ubiquitous little green highway mileage signs. The top number appears to be the route number (11) and the bottom number (1308) appears to be a mileage number, but it does not correspond to the state mileage of US 11 which is likely in the 215 area. I have no idea about the middle number (7506). Do you?

[@504RoadTrips]

I don’t think it has anything to do with mileage. It looks more like numbers I’ve seen on bridges that the state uses to inventory their assets. But I don’t know why they’d have one there.

[@DerrickTony68]

But it not most Popular Town Other then City of Canton, Stark County, Ohio Birth To place of Football and Home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame where I grew up

[@gregsells8549]

Also home of the 2024 DCI Champion Bluecoats. BLOOOOO.

[@DerrickTony68]

@@gregsells8549 I know that. I was there when Bluecoats Performed . Bought T-shirts and 🧢 I live 2 blocks from the Hall of Fame and 1985 Graduate of Canton McKinley Sr High School

[@Interstate_Club_OWNER]

time flying in 2020's!