Best Way to I95 to NY

[2BNTV]

For those that are experienced in driving to NY, what is the best way to get to I95 going north.

Having trouble getting a quick flight and was thinking of driving to NY.

[TomOB]

yahoo maps, google maps, GPS

[NavyNJ]

For those that are experienced in driving to NY, what is the best way to get to I95 going north.

Having trouble getting a quick flight and was thinking of driving to NY.

Done it many times, several ways. In the end, 75 to 10E to 95N is usually the most painless. I hate all the local stretches of 301 getting up to 10E. Might be slightly shorter in miles, but worse in every other way. Good luck!!

[TheVillageChicken]

I have tried all the routes from TV to I-95, and the quickest (even with all the small towns you have to go through)

I-75 to Exit 358 to
301 to
I-10 ....when you get to I-10, do not get in line to turn left onto the on ramp...go under the interstate and do a U turn so you are turning right for the on ramp....there is usually a long line turning left due to a truck stop just before the interstate.

I-10 to
I-295 to
I-95

[TheVillageChicken]

Done it many times, several ways. In the end, 75 to 10E to 95N is usually the most painless. I hate all the local stretches of 301 getting up to 10E. Might be slightly shorter in miles, but worse in every other way. Good luck!!

It is 57 miles shorter

[Villager Joyce]

Autotrain from Sanford To Virginia. Drive the rest of the way.

[NavyNJ]

Autotrain from Sanford To Virginia. Drive the rest of the way.

Actually probably the easiest and less stressful of all the ways suggested so far. Will rest you up for the last, maddening segment from DC to NY!! :)

[Allegiance]

I have tried all the routes from TV to I-95, and the quickest (even with all the small towns you have to go through)

I-75 to Exit 358 to
301 to
I-10 ....when you get to I-10, do not get in line to turn left onto the on ramp...go under the interstate and do a U turn so you are turning right for the on ramp....there is usually a long line turning left due to a truck stop just before the interstate.

I-10 to
I-295 to
I-95
Thank you. That is brilliant, never thought of that. I hate that left.

[NavyNJ]

It is 57 miles shorter

Yeah, I hear you, and it might seem like a big difference, but timewise....not so much. I've gotten stuck in local traffic, or with construction, in those little local towns more than a few times. Plus, those little local towns tend to have little local PD's who love to ticket out-of-state plates every time you change speed limits, which is constant!! I prefer the high-speed flow of traffic on cruise control via 75 & 10 any day, even given the miles difference. In the end though, those, plus the Auto Train, are really the only choices. Not even a trip worth doing on Mapquest! lol

[Allegiance]

Also, always make sure you travel thru DC and NYC during off off peak rush hours.

[2BNTV]

Done it many times, several ways. In the end, 75 to 10E to 95N is usually the most painless. I hate all the local stretches of 301 getting up to 10E. Might be slightly shorter in miles, but worse in every other way. Good luck!!

Thank you so very much!

[costagrande]

Be sure to download the free navigation app called Waze. Gives real time updates such as hazards, police location, traffic jams, etc. also shows turn by turn directions and gives you alternate routes. Much better than google maps. Just used it driving to DC earlier this month.

[costagrande]

BTW we chose the 301 route as suggested and it was a breeze!

[Challenger]

Have tried all the route that you can imagine over the past 6 years. The best IMO

County RT 42 from North end of TV 18.2mi to Fl 19 north for 15.5 mi to Fl 40 east 33 mi to 95.

very little traffic , virtually no towns to pass through, much of the route is through the Ocala and other forests. My guess is that once you take this route you will not want the hassle of the various other routes. Roads are good quality. I have taken this route at least 20 times to Maryland and back

[Allegiance]

Forest is nice, but I don't like it much at night.

[TheVillageChicken]

I will be trying a new route tomorrow. My wife has a doctor's appointment in Gainesville and we will leave G'ville on SR 24 and connect with 301 at Waldo.

[bagboy]

Have tried all the route that you can imagine over the past 6 years. The best IMO

County RT 42 from North end of TV 18.2mi to Fl 19 north for 15.5 mi to Fl 40 east 33 mi to 95.

very little traffic , virtually no towns to pass through, much of the route is through the Ocala and other forests. My guess is that once you take this route you will not want the hassle of the various other routes. Roads are good quality. I have taken this route at least 20 times to Maryland and back

These directions are the best and quickest route to I-95. I can't even imagine going west to I-75 then north, then back east on I-10. Once you get on 42, it will only take a little over an hour to get to 95.

[golfing eagles]

Also, always make sure you travel thru DC and NYC during off off peak rush hours.

There ARE NO off peak hours in Northern VA, DC, or NYC. Been stuck even at 1 AM

[Radioman41]

Around 4 AM is the best time to go around the DC area. Most night construction work is being taken down and morning rush is just beginning. I lived in the DC area all my life before moving to The Villages. We would hit the road between 3 and 4 AM. Normal travel time point to point 13 1/2 hours. Good luck.

[Jima64]

Watch your speed limit on 95 in South Carolina. Some hick twown figured out a way to catch speeders legally.

[golfing eagles]

These directions are the best and quickest route to I-95. I can't even imagine going west to I-75 then north, then back east on I-10. Once you get on 42, it will only take a little over an hour to get to 95.

Hate to pop anyone's balloon with the facts, but:

Going this way to Yulee,FL (N of Jacksonville just off I-95)---181 miles
Taking I-75 to I-10 (yuk)--------------------------------------- 206 miles
Take 301, cross I-10, R on FL200 to I-95----------------------148 miles

So the shortest way to a common location on 95 N, by far is 301
The few towns you hit on 301 are minimal, and I agree that jumping on 75 just N of Ocala saves a few minutes, especially if you are headed to the southern end of TV

[njbchbum]

Watch your speed limit on 95 in South Carolina. Some hick twown figured out a way to catch speeders legally.

Ridgeland just north of hilton head exit 8.

[golfing eagles]

Watch your speed limit on 95 in South Carolina. Some hick twown figured out a way to catch speeders legally.

Is there an ILLEGAL way for law enforcement to catch speeders?

[njbchbum]

For those that are experienced in driving to NY, what is the best way to get to I95 going north.

Having trouble getting a quick flight and was thinking of driving to NY.

Think again about that drive! Just drove NJ to NC wednesday - good trip south, but traffic north thru virginia and maryland - god awful!!! Making our return trip on saturday hoping that construction projects are on hold! Normal wknd traffic is bad enough! Would pay any price to fly and avoid it all!

[Bavarian]

When you go up I-05, get off at last exit to 301 N, exit just past King's Dominion. Follow 301 up go thru Harbor tunnel. (the old one) I-895. North you will be merged into I-95. Tunnel used to be bad but now Fort McHenery Tunnel takes all the traffic. Remember in Crofton drive straight ahead on MD3, 301 takes you to the Eastern Shore.

Drove this route all the time when I lived in Southern Maryland.

No DC traffic avoid the Beltway,

[Shimpy]

Have tried all the route that you can imagine over the past 6 years. The best IMO

County RT 42 from North end of TV 18.2mi to Fl 19 north for 15.5 mi to Fl 40 east 33 mi to 95.

very little traffic , virtually no towns to pass through, much of the route is through the Ocala and other forests. My guess is that once you take this route you will not want the hassle of the various other routes. Roads are good quality. I have taken this route at least 20 times to Maryland and back

Good route, but make it better.............after turning north on 19 in Altoona look for 445A and take it to 40. It will cut off 2 sides of a triangle and save you several miles. I go this way at least once a month going to eat in Astor.

[Fred R]

Thank God you don't have to go through Atlanta. That can be very challenging.

[bagboy]

Hate to pop anyone's balloon with the facts, but:

Going this way to Yulee,FL (N of Jacksonville just off I-95)---181 miles
Taking I-75 to I-10 (yuk)--------------------------------------- 206 miles
Take 301, cross I-10, R on FL200 to I-95----------------------148 miles

So the shortest way to a common location on 95 N, by far is 301
The few towns you hit on 301 are minimal, and I agree that jumping on 75 just N of Ocala saves a few minutes, especially if you are headed to the southern end of TV

Im not understanding why you quoted my post. I fail to see who's balloon you are popping. The OP asked the best route to I 95. I agreed with a poster about the 42 to 19 to 40 route. The fact is going this route will put you on I 95 in a little over an hour from the northern part of The Villages. That was the question.

[bagboy]

Good route, but make it better.............after turning north on 19 in Altoona look for 445A and take it to 40. It will cut off 2 sides of a triangle and save you several miles. I go this way at least once a month going to eat in Astor.

You are right. That little cutoff saves 10 minutes, maybe a little more.

[rjm1cc]

DO NOT speed on 301 between Ocala and I10. Lots of speed traps so be sure to follow the signs.

[Challenger]

Good route, but make it better.............after turning north on 19 in Altoona look for 445A and take it to 40. It will cut off 2 sides of a triangle and save you several miles. I go this way at least once a month going to eat in Astor.

Agree

[golfing eagles]

Im not understanding why you quoted my post. I fail to see who's balloon you are popping. The OP asked the best route to I 95. I agreed with a poster about the 42 to 19 to 40 route. The fact is going this route will put you on I 95 in a little over an hour from the northern part of The Villages. That was the question.

Sorry, my bad. Hit quote post on yours instead of what you were responding to. I guess it is my lack of understanding---is the goal to head up north as quickly as possible or just to get ANYWHERE on I-95?

[bagboy]

Sorry, my bad. Hit quote post on yours instead of what you were responding to. I guess it is my lack of understanding---is the goal to head up north as quickly as possible or just to get ANYWHERE on I-95?

Thank you for the reply. I think he now has options, fast to 95 or best route north.

[golfing eagles]

Thank you for the reply. I think he now has options, fast to 95 or best route north.

That's the most sensible post of this thread:clap2:

[rtharner]

How cold is the temperature on the Autotrain at night? We are considering using it.

[rtharner]

This is an informative thread. Thanks.

[l2ridehd]

I have driven this route more times then I can count. I have tried them all several times. 75 to 10, 301 to 10, through Ocala National Forest to 95, Auto train, and the best way is to fly. Second best, fastest, and even with all it's faults is 301 to 10 to 295 to 95. I used to use 44 to 75 to exit 358 and if you live in the Southern part of the Villages would go that way still. But from the Northern part, 301 straight thru Ocala is faster. Especially if your leaving early AM. I try to be on the road by 4:00 AM. I can consistently be at the Florida Georgia border on 95 in 2 hours and 30 minutes. Even staying exactly on the speed limit between here and I 10.

[villagetinker]

The Autotrain does cool off at night, take your own pillows and blankets.

As for the DC and Baltimore and Phila areas, in the area of Lorton Virgina, I head North and West toward Frederick and then Harrisburg PA (route 15), once in Harrisburg, 78 going east, then you can choose the rest of your route north. This route is a little longer, but completely avoids the 95 corridor inn the DC area.
Hope this helps.
Use Goolge maps (or similar) to get specific route details.

[joldnol]

I have tried all the routes from TV to I-95, and the quickest (even with all the small towns you have to go through)

I-75 to Exit 358 to
301 to
I-10 ....when you get to I-10, do not get in line to turn left onto the on ramp...go under the interstate and do a U turn so you are turning right for the on ramp....there is usually a long line turning left due to a truck stop just before the interstate.

I-10 to
I-295 to
I-95

what they said

[joldnol]

Have tried all the route that you can imagine over the past 6 years. The best IMO

County RT 42 from North end of TV 18.2mi to Fl 19 north for 15.5 mi to Fl 40 east 33 mi to 95.

very little traffic , virtually no towns to pass through, much of the route is through the Ocala and other forests. My guess is that once you take this route you will not want the hassle of the various other routes. Roads are good quality. I have taken this route at least 20 times to Maryland and back

42 stinks.....always someone driving 5 to 10 miles per hour slower than speed limit and no opportunity to pass leading to long dangerous lines of vehicles

[Challenger]

42 stinks.....always someone driving 5 to 10 miles per hour slower than speed limit and no opportunity to pass leading to long dangerous lines of vehicles

Never had any issues on 42 east of 441

[sligo]

Take RT 42 east to 19 North to RT 40 east to 95 .

[calgone]

RT 42 EAST TO RT 19 , TURN LEFT. GO TO RT 40, TURN RIGHT GO TO I 95 .
TURN LEFT ONTO 95.

Beautiful drive, no traffic.

[joldnol]

Never had any issues on 42 east of 441

it use to be my preferred route but the slow and damgerous traffic soured it for me. I go 314 A to 314 now.