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Costco on the way to FL

FordsForMe
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We are heading to Florida for March break with the kids. Looking for a Costco that is easy in/easy out (36โ€™ TT) and not far off our path. I plan to take a route of interstates 90-79-77-95. We are leaving Friday from the Niagara region of Ontario so i would like it to be something after PA or so since that will be Evening driving. Not late but not wanting to stop then. Anyone got a good spot for me?
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JaxDad
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FordsForMe wrote:
JaxDad wrote:
There is a Costco (with gas) and Wally World across the street right at I-79 & SR228 (not quite halfway between Zelionople and Pittsburgh. Itโ€™s here.

Itโ€™s very close to, and easy to get in & out of, Iโ€™ve stayed there a few times when I got behind schedule for one reason or another.

Based on where I am and where you are Iโ€™m guessing itโ€™s about 4 hours drive time from you.


Thank you. That is exactly the type of info I was hoping for. I would really like to get further than this Friday and stop Saturday sometime but I have added that to my GPS in case I need it and for future trips.


I do the trip from northern GTA to Florida a LOT, I tend to do longer days because Iโ€™m not interested in sightseeing, I want to get there. My usual first night is the Tamarack at Beckley WV.

Itโ€™s not your typical parking lot and surrounded by all you old need, gas, fast food, sit down dining, etc.

Tripalot
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FordsForMe wrote:
Tripalot wrote:
If you are only going for Spring Break, are you really sure you want to "do" Costco? Do you have enough storage when you need to buy 3 bottles of ketchup, 12 boxes of tissue, 50 rolls of T.P. - you get the idea. I would go to W.M. - but then I am not a true Costco fan. I renew my membership for the sake of buying deli chickens and cheap gas where available.

Good for you for being able to escape this snowy winter - your area has been hit hard.


We will be gone a total of 10 days and I have three young sons. At the rate they go through food Costco is the perfect stop for us. It is also a place that I stock up on some items to bring back home. Storage is not an issue for us.


Glad it works for you. Enjoy your time away.
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numberseven wrote:
We are from Hamilton Ont.

Just between Erie & Pittsburgh there is a flying J service center at Portersville PA newcastle rd exit I79 exit 99 big lot out back

Second night was flying J 2435 Mt Holly Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730, USA on I77 big great and clean plaza

Third night was St Pete Florida

Enjoy your trip
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Thanks for the info. I will be booking some pull throughs for our nights to get there and home. My wife is not fond of over-nighting in lots with the kids. I will check these out as stops on the way though .... with the young kids we stop often to keep everyone sane.
1992 Dutchmen 220 - gone
2000 Springdale 250bhl - gone
2016 Jayco Jayflight 32bhds
2012 Sierra 2500 HD - gone
2011 F350 Lariat SRW

FordsForMe
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Tripalot wrote:
If you are only going for Spring Break, are you really sure you want to "do" Costco? Do you have enough storage when you need to buy 3 bottles of ketchup, 12 boxes of tissue, 50 rolls of T.P. - you get the idea. I would go to W.M. - but then I am not a true Costco fan. I renew my membership for the sake of buying deli chickens and cheap gas where available.

Good for you for being able to escape this snowy winter - your area has been hit hard.


We will be gone a total of 10 days and I have three young sons. At the rate they go through food Costco is the perfect stop for us. It is also a place that I stock up on some items to bring back home. Storage is not an issue for us.
1992 Dutchmen 220 - gone
2000 Springdale 250bhl - gone
2016 Jayco Jayflight 32bhds
2012 Sierra 2500 HD - gone
2011 F350 Lariat SRW

numberseven
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We are from Hamilton Ont.

Just between Erie & Pittsburgh there is a flying J service center at Portersville PA newcastle rd exit I79 exit 99 big lot out back

Second night was flying J 2435 Mt Holly Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730, USA on I77 big great and clean plaza

Third night was St Pete Florida

Enjoy your trip
#7

Tripalot
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If you are only going for Spring Break, are you really sure you want to "do" Costco? Do you have enough storage when you need to buy 3 bottles of ketchup, 12 boxes of tissue, 50 rolls of T.P. - you get the idea. I would go to W.M. - but then I am not a true Costco fan. I renew my membership for the sake of buying deli chickens and cheap gas where available.

Good for you for being able to escape this snowy winter - your area has been hit hard.
2014 Triple E Regency GT24MB (Murphy Bed) with all the good stuff
towing a 2016 Jeep Cherokee TrailHawk
Berkley, the amazing camping cat missed dearly (1996-2012)

FordsForMe
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JaxDad wrote:
There is a Costco (with gas) and Wally World across the street right at I-79 & SR228 (not quite halfway between Zelionople and Pittsburgh. Itโ€™s here.

Itโ€™s very close to, and easy to get in & out of, Iโ€™ve stayed there a few times when I got behind schedule for one reason or another.

Based on where I am and where you are Iโ€™m guessing itโ€™s about 4 hours drive time from you.


Thank you. That is exactly the type of info I was hoping for. I would really like to get further than this Friday and stop Saturday sometime but I have added that to my GPS in case I need it and for future trips.
1992 Dutchmen 220 - gone
2000 Springdale 250bhl - gone
2016 Jayco Jayflight 32bhds
2012 Sierra 2500 HD - gone
2011 F350 Lariat SRW

FordsForMe
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GordonThree wrote:
Satellite mode should give a clear view of the entrance exit and layout.

Also try Bing maps, sometimes they have a clearer or better zoom image.



This is what I was starting to do and have done in the past. Just thought I would reach out and see if there were any known stops out there. Itโ€™s the route I will go ahead if no good leads here.
1992 Dutchmen 220 - gone
2000 Springdale 250bhl - gone
2016 Jayco Jayflight 32bhds
2012 Sierra 2500 HD - gone
2011 F350 Lariat SRW

JaxDad
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There is a Costco (with gas) and Wally World across the street right at I-79 & SR228 (not quite halfway between Zelionople and Pittsburgh. Itโ€™s here.

Itโ€™s very close to, and easy to get in & out of, Iโ€™ve stayed there a few times when I got behind schedule for one reason or another.

Based on where I am and where you are Iโ€™m guessing itโ€™s about 4 hours drive time from you.

GordonThree
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Satellite mode should give a clear view of the entrance exit and layout.

Also try Bing maps, sometimes they have a clearer or better zoom image.
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Trackrig wrote:
Hey, guess what, Google had the answer.

Bill


Not exactly the answer I was looking for. Both of the local Costcoโ€™s I would use in my area would come up on that map if I was looking in this area but one would be impossible to get into and out of with my rig, and the other would be VERY difficult and not worth it. I know how to use google but looking for some personal experience info from some people who hopefully have made the stop.
1992 Dutchmen 220 - gone
2000 Springdale 250bhl - gone
2016 Jayco Jayflight 32bhds
2012 Sierra 2500 HD - gone
2011 F350 Lariat SRW

Trackrig
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Hey, guess what, Google had the answer.

Bill
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