Turnpike Noise and Weather?
 

I live south of 44 -- according to Google maps, about 2700 feet (or roughly 1/2 mile) from the Turnpike.

This morning, the noise was deafening. My hearing is still very good.

Over the last 12 months or so, people have commented on buying near the Turnpike and there is a mix of Noise-Not-A-Problem to Yeah-Very-Noisy. I've read the threads where the original people in Linden wanted a wall built along the Turnpike, so I know the noise issue has been discussed numerous times.

On most days and nights, the noise is there, but it is OK -- I would rather have no interstate noise, but I can live with it. From time to time there is no noise (Winds blowing noise the other way). And, at other times, like this morning, you could not pay me to buy a house near the Turnpike. Had I been looking this morning, I would asked the agent about nice used houses further north!

When we moved in, during the Summer the noise was loud at times. This Winter seems worse. Further, more houses have been built between us and turnpike. We thought it would dampen the noise.

For the weather people (enthusiasts, club members, etc.) what is your take on the Turnpike noise and weather?

We lived near a main highway in California and during cold mornings the highway noise was very loud, (Sounded like a jet engine taking off) but during hot summer days it seemed much more quiet. We now live just south of 466A and on cold mornings we can hear more traffic noise which appears to come from all directions and may include noise from 44 and 301 as well as nearby 466A. Maybe a sound engineer could add more information on this.

For the weather people (enthusiasts, club members, etc.) what is your take on the Turnpike noise and weather?

It’s there, it’s not going away.

Sound is louder in cold air. This is because as the temperature goes down the sound waves have a tendency to refract more and they are usually refracted towards the ground. Further, the intensity of the sound will be higher.

Sound is louder in colder air, and travels further.

CWG where R U????

:ohdear::ohdear:

Yes during January for some reason the turnpike noise has been amplified. During the early summer it was barely noticeable on certain days because the wind direction maybe? At night in Winter it sounds like a distant helicopter to me and I'm a mile or more away.

As Florida gains population more cars and trucks on highway so be prepared for more noise.

Shaking my head here Boss! ;)

Why do the folks that bought a house near the turnpike complain about the noise?!?! Seems you got what you paid for.

:shrug: I don't know. It's kind of like people that buy here and then ask how the Amenity Fees work. I think it's called not doing ones DUE DILIGENCE. Anyone remember the guy who bought in Chatham and complained of the train noise? Actually he wasn't such a bad guy after all.....now that I think of it. :clap2:

......but how many hard boiled eggs can you eat?:icon_wink:

:clap2: What we've got here is failure to communicate!

Non issue for many people. Much of the Florida east coast corridor is full of multimillion dollar homes within earshot of I95 and the Turnpike.

Grew up in Brooklyn along a flight path for Kennedy Airport. No way would we ever buy a house anywhere near a major source of noise.

this is something a homeowner would consider before buying

Apparently not all.

We are about 0.4 of a mile from the Turnpike. The noise has never been an issue. Vehicle traffic can be detected at times, but it is nothing more than a "white noise" to us. Not once has it made me rethink buying in Citrus Grove. Maybe I need hearing aids.

Why would you buy a house by the turnpike? You had to know there would be noise.

having been in Florida since 06, that's the #1 reason we didn't buy over there. The #2 is for when a major happens on that Turnpike and the entire thing is shut down. Good luck.

I suggest ear plugs.

there are a lot of houses being resold in the southern portion. The noise level could be part of the reason. THINK before you buy.

Surely you’ve been asked this question: WHY did you buy there? I lived near a major northern airport. I traveled a lot so I never complained… and I had ZERO patience for those who did.

One of the only benefits of losing your hearing.

Turnpike Noise
 

My take on noise from freeway.
Anybody would be foolish and not do their research before purchasing a high ticket house WITHIN A MILE of the freeway is beyond comprehension. It's comparable to folks who purchase next to a Loud Pickle Ball recreation center. It's just dumb.

Just curious why you think a “major” that shuts down the turnpike is worse in the south of 44 area? If it’s shut down I would think it effects anyone using the turnpike.

470 exit is the bailout

I live 1/2 mile from the turn pike. The noise level changes and it subject to wind, temperature, humidity and amount of greened up vegetation. It is different levels every day and changes during the day. It ranges from you can't hear it whatsoever to very loud and you can hear it in your house. At 1/2 mile it is not enough bother that I would move or buy in a different location. Closer than I am now and I think I would not like it at all. I also realize that if more homes are built or strip malls between me and the turn pike that the sound most likely will be worse due to more hard surfaces bouncing the sounds waves all over the place instead of vegetation dampening it.

Depends on where the “major” is. More often than not, I see 301 as the bailout point.

The direction of or calm wind has a lot to with how much sound you hear.

Since most Villagers buy 2 or sometimes 3 homes in their first 5 years, I would suggest looking for something north of 44 to give you the quiet you are looking for and sell yours to someone who would feel fortunate to be South. I live South near the new construction on 501 and I have had multiple offers....and my home isn't even on the market!

Fake News.

Spreading rumors.

Not really. :ohdear:

Another consideration on why the noise is louder in the winter is with colder temps, the air is denser, and sound waves do not dissipate as quickly as it moves away from its source. I know this since I slept at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

or did you jus read prior posts and re-post??
:posting:

I live uphill of a highway for over 30 years. Great view of Manhattan. The noise just traveled up the hill. We kept our windows closed for most of the winter and summer but open in between. I would never choose to live near a highway again. It takes about 100 feet of dense evergreen to mitigate any road noise. Something I learned by being on a planning board and hearing people complain about road noise after buying a house near a highway. I never buy on the edge either. So much of the new housing is near power lines, turnpike, prison, quarry and, although there are lovely walking paths, I choose to stay north of 44.

Certain trees offer a sound barrier. Loss of leaves in the winter months allows more sound to come through.

We rented for 4 years to determine what we wanted and what we didn't. We didn't want road noise, train noise, or pickelball noise. We did want quiet (were from Minnesota lakes), mature nature, south facing villa, Lopez golf course (no power poles), water view and 120' of frontage. We found our 'jewel' that has an oversize garage (24x24), expanded living and master bath. Recent sales have shot up the prices almost 200k! Another plus, we can be out of 'The Bubble' in less than 30 seconds! my oh my

From my home in Winifred I can barley hear the train whistle around 2am. Love that sound.

Think of all the noise you will have when the tollway goes to 6 lanes to handle all the new traffic