I detest I-89...much druther avoid it if possible.
I think the state route way'd be faster, though it's still close to a three hour drive. I'd probably have to take a half day at work if we wanted to get there with much time to spare.
I don't mind I-89; it's kinda sparse in the development area, but that's ok by me. I just put on some nice music and turn up the volume! ;o) We all got into Shadowfax (the new van) the other day, SSQ cranked it up, and got blasted with the radio! He looked at me like I was outa my mind for having the volume up so high. Clare just laughed and said, Mom likes her music LOUD!