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Whiskey_River's avatar
Dec 06, 2013

Western Pa / NY & Eastern Ohio

Snowbirds:
Heading to Florida down I-79/77/26/95.
Looking for stops for a quick 6 hours of sleep. Where did you stop on your trek down to the sunshine state.
Last year I stopped @ Flying J in Rock Hill,SC & Flying J in Tampa.
South bound on Jan 2 or 3 depending on weather conditions. Don't want to get caught in a blizzard in the mountains of Virginia or Western North Carolina.
Thanks...

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  • I just drove from Pittsburgh to Crystal River, FL earlier this week. Left Pgh Mon. arrived FL Wed.

    I stayed at the Walmart in Elkins, NC just off I-77. This is a new Walmart with little traffic. Then the Cracker Barrel at Pooler, GA.

    I would not take 301 south of Columbia. I've taken this route. It is 10 miles further than I-95. All of I-95 in GA is now 3 lanes.

    The highways down were in great condition. Traffic was very light. The best I've seen in almost 40 years. I drove this route years ago when the WV turnpike was only 2 lanes and I-77 wasn't completed.

    -Tom
  • I like having power so I sometime stop at sesqua centennial SP at Columbia SC. Its only A very short distance from 77. Also if your going to central or west Fla, I like picking up 301 at 26. Much easier drive than getting on 95. Have a safe trip.