Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Ya’ like 18-wheelers eh?
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The differences between taking I-75 or US 301 are -
1. I-75 is 40 miles longer - about $6.00 extra gas 2. I-75 is 10 minutes faster. I take 301 because I leave at 6 AM (no traffic) and stop in Starke for breakfast. I stop overnight in Stoney Creek, VA and usually check in by 6PM, in time for dinner. |
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Thanks for all the informative responses. Glad I started the thread, I learned something new. It has been 5 years since I vowed to never take 301 again, so I was unaware that there have been several improvements including new bi-passes around towns. I think I will try the suggestions of taking 75 and crossing over to 301 just north of Ocala. I will time and record the trip and on my next journey I will try the 42 to 19 to 17 route and compare and contrast. I do have one quick question, is 75 from the Villages to just north of Ocala a toll road? I don’t mind paying the toll, but I left my sun pass up north since the only time I seem to need it is when we fly to Orlando and rent a car. Thanks : ).
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Let us know when you find the best route. I don’t like the Palatka way.
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#36
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No, 75 north is not a toll road. You can actually get on the turnpike at 301 going north and not pay any tolls.
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I agree with this route and take it 4 or 5 times a year to NC. I find it the fastest because of little to no congestion and it’s a nice drive. Coming up 301 when you get to I-10 just go straight. I think it actually becomes route 200. Stay on it to make a big loop north around Jacksonville and it comes right out on I-95, just a couple of miles south of the FL/GA border. Drove it for 5 years in a 45 foot motorhome.
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#38
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to 95
Stay on 301 past 10 headed to Calahan. Follow the sighs to 95. Nice road, little traffice.
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#39
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301 to A1A to 95 north...they have built a couple bypasses in the last few years, Stark and another town
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