So I have made this drive many times over the years, down the mountains from Santiago (RD 1 i believe) to the capital and then west along the coast. I absolutely hate the capital, don't feel bad Santo Domingo, I don't like any big city driving. So my question is there any other route i might want to look at. I do remember going east on some kind of Circumvention road before the capital once, but can't remember the road conditions or traffic. This will be taking place during the week, early morning, around 4 AM leaving Santiago. My destination is La Romana. I am not in a hurry, but i don't want it to take all day either. If no major traffic issues I usually do it in around 4 hours. Thanks