Your post reminded me of the thrill I still get when travelling North on the M1.
Because the roads divert to many places, at the top of the sigh it simply shows the direction of travel: The North. Recently I've gone by train, and although it's pretty much my fave way to travel (especially in First Class) I miss the excitement of seeing the miles tick away to my destination.

Anyway, then I followed the link - blimey!
Another one of many reasons I'd love to pack some backs and just be driven around America for a couple of months. (Note, not drive myself. Driving in a foreign country would give me The Fear and I have no idea how many otherwise average people do it with no qualms).

We drink heavily. :cool: