I got stuck coming up on a Friday afternoon for two hours at that border toll - never did know why, but I went around it from then on. Take I-95 up to Elkton and take 279 north to DE route 4 over to either route 72 or route 273 back onto I95 bypassing the tolls at the border and the 3-5 mile backups. Better food choices, cheaper gas, and calmer drive - what’s not to like?
Wow, you go that far north? I take West Chestnut Hill Rd. after getting off at Rt. 896 in Delaware. Before turning right on Iron Hill Road, there’s a sign for a dead end. It looks like a country backstreet taking that route—such a contrast to driving the interstate—and I can’t help but think of all the suckers who get stuck at the toll plaza and willing shell out $4.00 every time I go that way!