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BugsRLB's avatar
BugsRLB
Explorer
Dec 02, 2015

Something other than Interstate 95?

Going to take our new to us 5th wheel on its' maiden voyage. Heading to Florida in January!

My question is: Is there a less stressful and better interstate to get there other than I-95? :@
  • From RI to Points south, especially VA south, I like to take 78 to 81. Then, if I am going to VA (Kings Dominion), I would cross over on RT 17 to Fredericksburg. For me to get there, it is 95 to 287. For you, maybe 84 would be easiest to get there???
  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    Assuming NH to Fla and even though it's 100 miles further than 95 most of the way, I'd use 81 to 77/26 to 95 in SC. This gets you around the big cities and some tolls.
  • I've been on that road from NC to Florida a bunch of times and I don't think it's particularly stressful as far as interstates go. Now I can imagine further north it could be a lot more stressful through the more populated areas. You could cut over to 81 up north and then cut back to 95 once you get south of DC - there aren't any real big metro areas you have to deal with until Jacksonville, which is pretty easy to navigate around on the beltline freeway that circles around the city.
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    that would not be US1/US301 for sure hehe... Other folks like to take US17 for a more scenic view...

    Alot of the truckers like to use I81 but it ends in TN at 140...

    I would take I95 and use the bypass around the major towns along the way...

    Roy Ken