Ha! Love it.

Rt 2 goes through lots of towns. As others have said, it’s a slog until it gets past Leominster. After that, it’s downright pleasant, but can be slow through the town centers where speed limits drop. Definitely a scenic and interesting ride. I recommend it.

Yes, this for sure -- but somehow leaving the city on Friday afternoon/evening can occasionally be as bad or worse than other weekdays. Bizarre.