[JSR22]

We will be leaving 7/21 from NJ to TV. What route has the least amount of traffic? I think it would be best not to travel I95 on the weekends with people going to the beach. Suggestions?

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by JSR22

We will be leaving 7/21 from NJ to TV. What route has the least amount of traffic? I think it would be best not to travel I95 on the weekends with people going to the beach. Suggestions?

Are you a AAA member, because if you are they will do a free routing for you.

[JSR22]

Yes I am. I will contact them. Thanks for the advice.

[tucson]

I drove the last time along the western part of the states going up and back to the NE and found it much nicer than I95!!! Approx. same mileage, better roads, BEAUTIFUL scenery along the interstates and MUCH LESS traffic. I used Google Maps to do the directions,etc. Much easier than AAA and it was precise.

[Posh 08]

When I drove on Saturday June 16th I 81 and I 26 were hideous. I 77 so so. I'll only do I 95 in the future or Auto Train both ways. If you want to cut out the Jacksonville mess get off I 95 at A1A and go to Callahan on a new 4 lane 65 mph. Then take 301 South.

[rjm1cc]

I would think you will hit a lot of local traffice if you do not take 95. Last month I sent from NJ to the Villages. Washington DC is usualy a problem with traffic no matter when you go but other than that 95 is ok.

[JSR22]

Was the traffic typical for a Saturday?

[jimbo2012]

Rt 95 is a case a timing, it is the most direct route on Sat if you leave early you will fly right thru, your bottle necks are DC take the beltway to the east and just go.

The beach traffic should not build by then try and hit DC by 10am.

You can after the NJTP go east on 301 and go round till south of DC but it's a lot slower with lights.

Take the bypass east around Richmond Va and that's it, 1100 fun miles from NJ.

[tucson]

Originally Posted by Posh 08

When I drove on Saturday June 16th I 81 and I 26 were hideous. I 77 so so. I'll only do I 95 in the future or Auto Train both ways. If you want to cut out the Jacksonville mess get off I 95 at A1A and go to Callahan on a new 4 lane 65 mph. Then take 301 South.

FYI: There are ALOT of speed traps along Rt.301, the State Troopers are always hiding in the bushes, etc. along that route. I've heard they'll even pull you over if you're going only a couple of mi. over the sp. limit.

[pklein9747]

I overheard an employee at AAA tell someone to take I-10 to I-75 and then down to TV (or visa versa). AAA tells people to avoid 301 because of the local traffic and speed traps in the northern section. She said that even though you go a bit out of your way to get to I-75 it more than pays off as you can travel faster on I-75, so the time should be about the same.

[jimbo2012]

It's about 50-60 miles of extra drive time/gas, we just keep upwith traffic and eyes peeled, so far so good.....

now watch next time I'll get nailed

[Sable99]

I lived in the Washington, DC area for almost 26 years. Believe me, Saturday and Sunday are always the best days to drive around there!

[JSR22]

Looks like it's a go for 95. We are moving with our dogs. Any recs for pet friendly rest stops/hotels from VA south?

[jimbo2012]

Easy.....RT95 guide

We do a lot of RV'ing

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

Easy.....RT95 guide

We do a lot of RV'ing

Thank you. I'm starting to feel better about this drive. I was just checking the pet airline that goes out of NY. Unfortunately, they go to Ft. Lauderdale not Orlando.