I75 vs. US41 in South Florida
My wife and I are planning a trip to the keys and want to visit friends in Ft. Meyers Beach on the way. We are considering driving US 41 across the state to either Florida RT 991 or the turnpike rath...
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It's (US41) a great route! It is the definitive route. Much shorter in distance and time than I75 for a cross FL trip to Miami and south.
From Ft Myers, take I75 south to Exit 101 (Rt 951) Take 951 south 8 miles to US 41, then left to Miami. The first 6 miles will be a 6 lane blvd then tapering to a 2 lane highway. Traffic flows well and once past Rt 29, there will be ample opportunities to pass if you come across a Sunday driver. Many places to pull over for a rest. For the 10 miles east of Rt 29, watch the canal on the north side of the road for sunning gators. You should easily see 50 or more. Once past 29, the next "major" intersection you will come to (@70miles) will be Rt 991 (Krome Ave). If you are heading to the Keys, turn right on 991 and take it to US1 and south. Honk or wave when you pass my home area of Port of the Islands (16 miles east of Rt 951). Reading your sig, you can even drop off some ribs :)
From Ft Myers, take I75 south to Exit 101 (Rt 951) Take 951 south 8 miles to US 41, then left to Miami. The first 6 miles will be a 6 lane blvd then tapering to a 2 lane highway. Traffic flows well and once past Rt 29, there will be ample opportunities to pass if you come across a Sunday driver. Many places to pull over for a rest. For the 10 miles east of Rt 29, watch the canal on the north side of the road for sunning gators. You should easily see 50 or more. Once past 29, the next "major" intersection you will come to (@70miles) will be Rt 991 (Krome Ave). If you are heading to the Keys, turn right on 991 and take it to US1 and south. Honk or wave when you pass my home area of Port of the Islands (16 miles east of Rt 951). Reading your sig, you can even drop off some ribs :)
