[TheVillageChicken]

I will be trying a new route tomorrow. My wife has a doctor's appointment in Gainesville and we will leave G'ville on SR 24 and connect with 301 at Waldo.

[bagboy]

Originally Posted by Challenger

Have tried all the route that you can imagine over the past 6 years. The best IMO

County RT 42 from North end of TV 18.2mi to Fl 19 north for 15.5 mi to Fl 40 east 33 mi to 95.

very little traffic , virtually no towns to pass through, much of the route is through the Ocala and other forests. My guess is that once you take this route you will not want the hassle of the various other routes. Roads are good quality. I have taken this route at least 20 times to Maryland and back

These directions are the best and quickest route to I-95. I can't even imagine going west to I-75 then north, then back east on I-10. Once you get on 42, it will only take a little over an hour to get to 95.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Allegiance

Also, always make sure you travel thru DC and NYC during off off peak rush hours.

There ARE NO off peak hours in Northern VA, DC, or NYC. Been stuck even at 1 AM

[Radioman41]

Around 4 AM is the best time to go around the DC area. Most night construction work is being taken down and morning rush is just beginning. I lived in the DC area all my life before moving to The Villages. We would hit the road between 3 and 4 AM. Normal travel time point to point 13 1/2 hours. Good luck.

[Jima64]

Watch your speed limit on 95 in South Carolina. Some hick twown figured out a way to catch speeders legally.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by bagboy

These directions are the best and quickest route to I-95. I can't even imagine going west to I-75 then north, then back east on I-10. Once you get on 42, it will only take a little over an hour to get to 95.

Hate to pop anyone's balloon with the facts, but:

Going this way to Yulee,FL (N of Jacksonville just off I-95)---181 miles
Taking I-75 to I-10 (yuk)--------------------------------------- 206 miles
Take 301, cross I-10, R on FL200 to I-95----------------------148 miles

So the shortest way to a common location on 95 N, by far is 301
The few towns you hit on 301 are minimal, and I agree that jumping on 75 just N of Ocala saves a few minutes, especially if you are headed to the southern end of TV

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by Jima64

Watch your speed limit on 95 in South Carolina. Some hick twown figured out a way to catch speeders legally.

Ridgeland just north of hilton head exit 8.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Jima64

Watch your speed limit on 95 in South Carolina. Some hick twown figured out a way to catch speeders legally.

Is there an ILLEGAL way for law enforcement to catch speeders?

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

For those that are experienced in driving to NY, what is the best way to get to I95 going north.

Having trouble getting a quick flight and was thinking of driving to NY.

Think again about that drive! Just drove NJ to NC wednesday - good trip south, but traffic north thru virginia and maryland - god awful!!! Making our return trip on saturday hoping that construction projects are on hold! Normal wknd traffic is bad enough! Would pay any price to fly and avoid it all!

[Bavarian]

When you go up I-05, get off at last exit to 301 N, exit just past King's Dominion. Follow 301 up go thru Harbor tunnel. (the old one) I-895. North you will be merged into I-95. Tunnel used to be bad but now Fort McHenery Tunnel takes all the traffic. Remember in Crofton drive straight ahead on MD3, 301 takes you to the Eastern Shore.

Drove this route all the time when I lived in Southern Maryland.

No DC traffic avoid the Beltway,

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by Challenger

Have tried all the route that you can imagine over the past 6 years. The best IMO

County RT 42 from North end of TV 18.2mi to Fl 19 north for 15.5 mi to Fl 40 east 33 mi to 95.

very little traffic , virtually no towns to pass through, much of the route is through the Ocala and other forests. My guess is that once you take this route you will not want the hassle of the various other routes. Roads are good quality. I have taken this route at least 20 times to Maryland and back

Good route, but make it better.............after turning north on 19 in Altoona look for 445A and take it to 40. It will cut off 2 sides of a triangle and save you several miles. I go this way at least once a month going to eat in Astor.

[Fred R]

Thank God you don't have to go through Atlanta. That can be very challenging.

[bagboy]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Hate to pop anyone's balloon with the facts, but:

Going this way to Yulee,FL (N of Jacksonville just off I-95)---181 miles
Taking I-75 to I-10 (yuk)--------------------------------------- 206 miles
Take 301, cross I-10, R on FL200 to I-95----------------------148 miles

So the shortest way to a common location on 95 N, by far is 301
The few towns you hit on 301 are minimal, and I agree that jumping on 75 just N of Ocala saves a few minutes, especially if you are headed to the southern end of TV

Im not understanding why you quoted my post. I fail to see who's balloon you are popping. The OP asked the best route to I 95. I agreed with a poster about the 42 to 19 to 40 route. The fact is going this route will put you on I 95 in a little over an hour from the northern part of The Villages. That was the question.

[bagboy]

Originally Posted by Shimpy

Good route, but make it better.............after turning north on 19 in Altoona look for 445A and take it to 40. It will cut off 2 sides of a triangle and save you several miles. I go this way at least once a month going to eat in Astor.

You are right. That little cutoff saves 10 minutes, maybe a little more.

[rjm1cc]

DO NOT speed on 301 between Ocala and I10. Lots of speed traps so be sure to follow the signs.