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Old 04-13-2021, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Carla B View Post
I have to go to Shands and was wondering the best route to take off I-75. The Google GPS suggests getting off at the Micanopy exit and taking 441 north to SW Archer Rd. Would that be better than staying on I-75 and exiting at Hwy 24? Ashamed to say that I've never been there.

I ask, because Google doesn't always take the best route, i.e., it wants to go to Mt. Dora downtown through downtown Tavares. Very slow.

We'll be traveling mid morning.

Thanks for any suggestions.
I'm sure people will have better advice. I've been to the UF Small Animal Hospital (excellent by the way). Archer Road can be busy. It's a main thoroughfare. We have taken Williston Road (one exit before Archer). You sort of come in the back way. I would do that and let your GPS recalculate. Micanopy is out of the way in my opinion.