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Originally Posted by douga
Has anyone done a comparison for the length of time it takes to get to the south end of the Villages(466a) from north of Jacksonville heading south.
I usually take A1A to 301 and then head south to the villages. Last year coming home I went over to I 75 at wildwood and north to 10 and then up to 95. I realize it is quite a few miles further but it is such an easier drive and more relaxing but has anyone done a comparison time wise.
I know there are ways to cut across at Ocala etc but since I hate the speed changes and lights etc through the small towns I was wondering if there was much of a difference time wise between going down 301 or across 10 to 75 and then down to Wildwood.
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I have been using the I 10/US 301 route for many years (long before I even heard of The Villages) to reach Tampa and points SW. I have never used the I 10/I 75 route so I have no idea how long that route takes. However, I know how long the 301 route takes. From the intersection of US 301 and CR 42 it is 1:50 to the intersection of US 301 and I 10. By passing or passing through Ocala makes little difference time wise.
Did you time the I10/I75 route? If so let us know.
Some object to the drive on 301. I don't although I have noticed an increase in traffic on 301.