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Originally Posted by tpop1
IMHO - RT 301 is the way I go,,, Tried them all!
Take EXIT 362B onto I-295 toward I-10. 14.4 mi on I-295
Take EXIT 21B onto I-10 W toward LAKE CITY. 13.1 mi on I-10
Take US-301 S into Ocala. ( Approx 80 miles to RT 301/ RT 200 intersection in Ocala)
STAY ON US 301 S thru Ocala about 10.5 miles (measured from RT 301/ RT 200 intersection in Ocala)
US 301 bears right at this point and RT 441 / 27 Bears Left
Depending on what part of TV you are going to, stay on 301 or go on 441/27; to RT42, or 466 or 466A
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VT,
This is the route we take as well when we drive to TV. We have been down several times and it is a easy drive. When you exit I-10 there are several restaurants (mostly fast food) and I'm sure you won't have any problem with finding a private spot for your girls.
We drive I-95 almost the entire length of our trip to TV so when I have the opportunity to exit off any Interstate and take a pleasant less hurried drive on a 4 lane Hwy, I am all in favor of doing so, especially if I have my dog along because I think it is less stressful for her as well.
The times we have traveled RT 301 the traffic is usually light and since I rarely exceed the speed limit I never worry about speed traps. Also there are places along the way where you can stop for your dogs (or yourselves).
Barefoot's suggestion sounds interesting, but I think Rts 40 and 19 are two lane roads which I personally don't like driving.
Whenever we travel with our dog we make sure we know where all the pet friendly hotels are in case we should need to stop (anywhere other than where we have reservations) and since we generally use Residence Inn (when we have our dog along) there is one in Ocala right off of the I -75, but since you are so close to TV you probably won't need to stop....but it's there.... just in case you!
Have a safe trip!
Annabelle