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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.

Using Googlemaps:

301/42 to 301/I-10 using 301: 97 Miles; 1:58 (49 MPH Avg)

301/42 to 301/I-10 using I-75 to I-10 to 301: 163 miles; 2:45 (60 MPH Avg)


Also: Lakeport, CA to TV using I-10: 2959 Miles; 42:54 (69 MPH Avg) @ 8 hrs per day = 5 days

Towing a 21 ft camper trailer: 50 Hrs (60 MPH Avg) @ 8 hrs per day = 6 days

Towing a 21 ft camper trailer with wife in shotgun: 60 Hrs (50 MPH Avg) @ 6 hrs per day = 10 days


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