[UpNorth]

Driving down to The Villages from the NYC area this weekend. Anybody do this recently? Any problems, input or suggestions?

[njbchbum]

Travel websites we use en route NJ - FL and reverse

I-95 Exit Guide - Home | Facebook
I-95 Exit Guide: The most complete road travel resource on the Internet! - good section on road construction for all States; traffic cams, too

D.C traffic Down HERE…

511 Traffic Systems | DMV.ORG

[Daddymac]

Nope.... Came North ( LI ) A week ago

[trscott]

I drove north to Connecticut this past weekend with no problems.

[Sgroemm]

Lumberton NC is a good half-way point to stop for the night. Many hotels (pet friendly too) right close to I95. I stay at the Quality Inn on Wintergreen Drive in Lumberton. Clean, safe, nice free breakfast.

[Bay Kid]

Auto train.

[UpNorth]

Thanks, everyone. I may try the AutoTrain someday, although I think the drive isn't all that bad (unless you hit traffic). I have done I-95 all the way into Florida a few times, and down 301 on others. Neither one seems "better" than the other, although you can hit more traffic, lights and "speed traps" on 301.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Bay Kid

Auto train.

Auto train doesn't go to NYC area. What's worse, is that in order to get to the auto train from NYC, you have to drive through the most congested areas. The areas that will cause the most frustration, are the areas you have to drive through.

Going from FL to NYC area means you get to relax on the auto train, and then you have to finish your trip in frustrating congestion.

[ColdNoMore]

Just reverse these directions and you can come out by The Home Depot on 441 (Rolling Acres).


https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...14-post13.html

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by Jazuela

Auto train doesn't go to NYC area. What's worse, is that in order to get to the auto train from NYC, you have to drive through the most congested areas. The areas that will cause the most frustration, are the areas you have to drive through.

Going from FL to NYC area means you get to relax on the auto train, and then you have to finish your trip in frustrating congestion.

The auto train is just off I-95 in Northern VA. Not for everyone, but a nice change. Always get at least a sleeper. I brought a Miata back to VA. in April. Views were great and 2 good meals. Much better than driving a Miata 12 hours up I-95.

[UpNorth]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

Just reverse these directions and you can come out by The Home Depot on 441 (Rolling Acres).


https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...14-post13.html

I have taken that before and yes, it is a much nicer and scenic drive. 301 can be very busy at times, and has plenty of stop lights.
Waldo is a notorious speed trap. At one point, even AAA would route you around it.

Anything north of Richmond, VA is certainly the worst part of the trip.

[pauld315]

Originally Posted by UpNorth

I have taken that before and yes, it is a much nicer and scenic drive. 301 can be very busy at times, and has plenty of stop lights.
Waldo is a notorious speed trap. At one point, even AAA would route you around it.

Anything north of Richmond, VA is certainly the worst part of the trip.

Waldo is no longer a speed trap. The state went after them and ordered them to stop what they wee doing. Because of that, their police force disbanded. It is now a pretty consistent speed through there. I would be more careful with Starke.

[villagerjack]

Originally Posted by pauld315

Waldo is no longer a speed trap. The state went after them and ordered them to stop what they wee doing. Because of that, their police force disbanded. It is now a pretty consistent speed through there. I would be more careful with Starke.

301 is horrendous with speed changes every few blocks it seems. Got a $250 ticket in Starke. Was not speeding. They look for out of State plates. I now take 95-295- I 10 to 75 South to 144. A little longer but roads are good and speeds faster.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by Bay Kid

Auto train.

Auto train is worthless to us, no dogs allowed, not an option!

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Auto train is worthless to us, no dogs allowed, not an option!

Reason #89 why I don't have a dog. But seriously dogs wouldn't work on trains. 14 hours with no stops.