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We've made many trips from Central NY... one year we did 3 round trips. What worked for us was to leave early on day 1 and drive about 2/3 the way. That would put us in GA and then get up early on day 2 with about 6 hours left. We would be here before noon and still have the rest of the day! Going back was the same idea... we'd make it to PA on day 1 and have about 6 hours on day 2. But whatever works for you is what is important.