Toll Rd Question
 

Well, I'm finally a proud TV homeowner, and I'll be driving one of my cars across this great nation of ours in a few weeks. I'll be heading east on Interstate 10, and then south on 75 and I guess getting off at 44 to get to the Villages. I know that there's a toll coming north from MCO, but can anyone tell me if there is a toll coming south as described above?

Much appreciated, and looking forward to joining everyone in a few weeks.

You can buy an EZ Pass online and not have to worry about it.

No there is no toll road coming south. As you stated, get off I 75 at SR 44.

Thanks! Once I get there, I'll have to do the car registration thing, get new plates, and learn the system. I appreciate the info.

The turnpike is the first exit southbound after SR44, although the first exit on the turnpike from I-75 which exits at 301 is not tolled.

Bring your checkbook, you will get dinged a bit for bringing cars into Florida. IIRC, it is based on vehicle weight. Go to the Government Building at Pinellas. Nice, professional folks that will walk you through it. You can also apply for homestead exemption and register to vote.

Also stop in at the Sheriffs HQ and get your VIN number verified.

Welcome to Florida and The Villages, not sure about the VIN verification, we brought 4 vehicles south, as I recall (11 years ago) it was $300 to $500 per vehicle, we needed to take the actual vehicle to the Pinellas center so the state personnel could verify the mileage and VIN number, and yes they were very helpful. You may want to call ahead to verify any other documentation you need to bring with you to get your new plate and registration.

Will do. Thank you!

Taking the Turnpike exit from southbound I-75, the first exit is Wildwood/The Villages, which is not tolled. Everything after that is.

Food
 

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Before you apply for license plates you will need Fl insurance on the car and 2 forms of ID that you are now residing in The Villages. My car was not financed so I am not sure about that part. They will issue you plates right then after you pay the fee. You will sign up for voting registration, and take a picture for your physical license. Not sure if it is sent to you or you get that while you are there. If there is anything to add or delete others will confirm.

IIRC The VIN is verified by the DMV clerk where/when you register and get your plates. About $450 total for car.

Made that trip numerous times. No tolls on that route. Good luck.

Unless something has changed in the last 5 years, we had to go to the Sheriffs office to have it done.

Upon further investigation:

“VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS:
All motor vehicles not currently titled in Florida must have the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) verified by a law enforcement officer, Florida notary public, or at the Tax Collector's office.“

White dots
 

Made me look. Interesting to see the relationship between I-25 and I-10's route there. Reminds me of the flight home last summer and all the research it took to find out what all those arrays of white dots on the ground were, starting a couple hundred miles east of there. :-)

Welcome to The Villages. When you go to the Pinellas center (gold dome building), you will need several documents to get everything accomplished:

1. Current driver's license, and two forms of proof verifying your Florida address.
2. Current registration and titles for your vehicles.
3. Verification of valid Florida auto insurance for each vehicle.
4. VIN Verification forms, signed by an authorized official, for each vehicle. If you live in an area within the Wildwood city limits, you can call Wildwood PD, and they will send an officer to your home to complete those forms. Much easier than taking multiple vehicles to the center.

While you are at the Pinellas center, you can also register to vote, file your Homestead Exemption forms, and get a library card. True one-stop shopping.

If you have all of your ducks in a row, you will leave the center with your new Florida license plates, and your Florida driver's license. You will also leave with a somewhat lighter checking account. For normal passenger vehicles, figure on an all-in cost of about $450 per vehicle to get them established in Florida. That is, however, a one time expense. After the initial outlay, you only pay to renew the plates...which is dirt cheap. Good luck!

No toll on that route. However Florida has many other sections of the highway that do. I purchased a SunPass online, put $25 in it and don’t worry about it. Easy

When I came here I ended up purchasing a Sunpass. For $14 you get a device that goes in your windshield. There is also an app and you can set it up so that it auto-replenishes. It's good for other states as well, not just Florida.

I bought it mainly because my stepdaughter lives in Orlando and I make regular trips down there.

FFlank, If you haven't already known this: any reply from Village Tinker is "GOLDEN". Welcome!.
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Same route we followed from Southern California and there is no toll on that route. The toll from MCO is the turnpike and you do not go on the turnpike you exit 75 at 44 which is right before the turnpike.

This is not something we had to do when we drove across country two years ago from SoCal to TV. Everything was taken care of at the government center with the gold dome.

No tolls on 10 or 75, take 44 east to 301 south:024:

No tolls when traveling that way, as stated by others.

It's the route we, and many others have used to make the 'epic journey' to The Villages.

We have enjoyed every day since, so welcome and Enjoy the Adventure!

Take your time, enjoy the transition. Remember you are a rookie (freshman) at retirement high school. Again, take your time and talk to people for ideas.

Not at that point.

Depending on where your new home is in The Villages you may want to take the FL turnpike. The first exit south is US 301 and there is no toll. The second exit is CR 470 or Leesburg and it is a toll exit. The toll booth area will read your license plate and send you a bill even if it's an out of state plate. It cost a bit more if you do not have an EZ-Pass, Sunpass or Sunpass Pro.

I live in The Village of Newell and would rather pay the toll to exit at CR470 than deal with the traffic in The Villages, especially this time of year when all the snowbirds and renters are here.

Paperwork changes
 

It is a one-stop deal. Look online as to which documents you need to bring with you, and you can handle all your changes in less than an hour by a friendly and professional staff.

Similiar question. I live in a state without Tolls (Arizona). I will be moving to The Villages and will be driving from Arizona to Florida. Looks like I will be going through states that don't use EZ Pass. As a Toll Newbie, how do I handle this? Thanks.

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The clerk at MV on Powell checked mine in the parking lot.

Watch the video on how to drive in a roundabout, they can be trickey if you never drove in one before.

No toll coming South on I-75 from I-10 to Rt 44. Don’t worry about 301 as some have said, that comes after you get off on 44. Be sure to stop at Buccee’s for gas and/or refreshments near Florida state line

The side benefit of exiting at 44 is you drive right by the Russell Stover distribution center on the left about 2 miles after exiting onto 44. In there they have all the seconds and overstocks of their chocolate and candy products. They also make a fabulous ice cream sundae!

And what is this request to register (every two years) to vote by mail?

I think you would have to exit off the freeway into a toll area that allows payment by cash or debit card/check. Since you know the states that don't have EZ pass you'll want to pay attention when you're driving so you don't miss a toll station. There might be a way to locate all the toll stations so you know in advance.

No toll if you follow that route.

BTW, I was pulling a trailer and got pulled over by a state patrol here in Florida. He told me that my sunpass didn't cover my trailer, that it's per axle charge. He made me get off the turnpike, lol.

I didn't know that. Not sure if you're pulling a trailer or just driving a car but it's something to be aware of

Nope NO Tolls… you are good to go. Hopefully traffic will be ok. I75 can be a mess at times.

Right off Interstate 10. I’ll put it on the list!