What is the best route from Virginia to New York?

[will6953]

I'm fairly new to long distance biking, and was trying to find the best route from Virginia to New York.  Any advice would be much appreciated!

[FredHiltz]

Both are big states. Please be more specific. Look here http://www.adventurecycling.org/routes/RouteNetwork.pdf at the Atlantic Coast route, which will probably cover most of it.

Fred

[will6953]

Thanks, this route looks great!

[litespeed]

I have gone up the east coast from Florida to NY a number of times. From Virginia I go to Lewes, Delaware where I catch the ferry to Cape May. From there I go straight up US9. If the bridge is still under construction over the Mullica river near New Gretna it requires a detour to the west on 50. From Toms River I cut towards the coast on 70. To get into Manhattan I take the train (off hours) from Long Branch or (much more relaxing) the ferry from Atlantic Highlands.