While I haven't riden this route yet I have hiked/backpacked it twice. My advice would be to postpone this route until you can do it a little more leisurely. There are some great things to see and do along the way, why miss them? Quaint towns, American history, and great people are all along the route and shouldn't be missed. Just my 2 cents.
He’s talking about a specific draw bridge in Philadelphia. I don’t know what you’re talking about, especially since the OP mentioned no pace.