Travelling from Vancouver to Penticton - Coqahala or Hope-Princton faster?

Question

I will be leaving from Langley, BC and travelling to Penticton. I was wondering which highway is faster to Penticton, the Coq, or the Hope - Princeton?

Answer 1

Probably the Coq as far as Merritt then east on the connecter then south on 97.  The Hope-Princeton is a prettier drive though and not too much longer.  I've done both ways and like the southern route better.  (No toll booth either).

Answer 2

The Coquahalla is faster but you will have to pay the $10.00 toll.

Answer 3

Coquihalla is probably a bit faster but I prefer the Hope-Princeton. It's more interesting and there are more and better places to stop. And the Coq can be a radiator-killer in summer.