A1 or M1

FF1078

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Anyone been on either of the above recently from UP NORTH to DARN SARF?

Going to London on Thursday and Google maps says there isn't much in it.

Was wondering about speed camera's, average speed limits and road works?

Thanks in advance

Nick
 

P R

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Recently went from home (near Middlesbrough) to Gatwick. Difference A1 to M1 was miniscule, I took the M1 and was ok. You have to watch the smart motorways, even when not "on" as the cameras can still be in use (at 70)

Just check google maps with traffic before you set off to see if theres anything major happening
 

zagatoes30

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Assuming they are both running the same, I always prefer the A1 to the M1 just feels a bit more relaxing for some reason
 

FF1078

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Assuming they are both running the same, I always prefer the A1 to the M1 just feels a bit more relaxing for some reason

Yes a bit more to luck at but if you get stuck behind an over taking truck with it being 2 lanes only it slows you up.
 

MrMickS

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Took the A1 down yesterday as far as the A14. It was pretty clear of roadworks. None if you join from the M18.

Lorries will hold you up on the M1. At times the only benefit of the 4 lane sections to allow them to pass 3 abreast and have a small truck/large van squeeze past at 60-65 in lane 4.

I'd always take the A1 when going down to London.