Your Guide to Historic Route 20
Route 20: Boston to Astoria When the route of US Highway 20 was announced in November, 1925, it was heralded as the nations coast to coast highway! A through route connecting Boston, MA to Astoria, OR! The process to determine which road ways would become federal highways started with the Federal Highway Act of 1921. … Read more
Since its creation in 1925 and finalization a year later, US Route 20 has seen many realignments. Some of them have been only a few feet in length to straighten a curve or eliminate a 90° turn, while others have been completely rerouted to new locations. We will look at the most significant realignments below … Read more
US Route 20 is the longest highway in the United States according to the Federal Highway Administration. How is this number calculated and is it still accurate? How Long is Route 20? The official length of US Route 20 is 3,365 miles. The Eastern Terminus is at Kenmore Square in Boston, MAThe Western Terminus is at US … Read more
