Taking fifth wheel from central jersey to Disney world

JoeTampa wrote:

Roadpilot wrote:
Mapquest says it's 1 hour longer if you go 76 to 81 to 77 to 26 to 95, instead of 95 all the way. My experience is you can sit in traffic on 95 longer then that.

Absolutely true and that routing is more scenic and relaxing in my experience.

X2 I-95 through that part of the nation expecting to make good time is a gamble at best. 81 is a beautiful route and you will arrive much happier

The OP is probably long gone, but from where HE lives, his best bet would be I-195 west across Jersey to the NJTP or I-295 South, to the Del Mem Bridge, then US 301 south, across the bay to Annapolis, then 50/301 to the I-495 Beltway, then straight down to Orlando. Apart from the NJTP, only one toll the whole way, no hills to speak of, after the climb up the DMB.. :)

JimFromJersey wrote:
Agreed with Mike T above - once south of Fredericksburg, VA, there's really no worries on I-95. Construction is at a minimum all the way into FL, I just did the trip down and then up again, around T'giving. I-95 is probably in the best shape it's been for many a year.

Scenery won't mean much if the OP drives at night, and besides, even during the day, the northeast is brown and grey now until about Easter.

I made it all the way from Port St Lucie to the Del Mem Bridge in just over 16 hours, and that was in the rain and fog from Santee north.

Unless there's an accident blocking lanes, you can go straight through Richmond in 5 minutes. No need for the bypass there.

Jax had a bit of construction going on in the NORTHBOUND lanes of I-95 in the southern half of town, but going south we buzzed right through it at noon on a Tuesday. Going home, I took the eastern (beachside) bypass to see the new bridge.

Georgia is three lanes in both directions for virtually the entire stretch.

Really, unless there's an accident (which can happen anywhere, even on I-81 or US 17) I-95 is fine. And realistically, with the new HOV lanes and all the construction between Washington and Baltimore now, even THAT stretch is far better than it used to be. 6 or 8 lanes in most places. If you haven't been on that part of I-95 for a few years, you'd be amazed at the improvement. Would I do it at 5PM on a Friday in the Summer? Probably not, but I wouldn't advise driving ANYWHERE on the east coast at 5pm on a Friday in the summer.

South of Richmond 95 is fine. I agree there have been some improvements however between NJ and Richmond there are still lots of pitfalls. I live in the Balto./Washington corridor and it is no cake walk.
Take 13 to the east and take the shore route or take 81 to the west. But avoid the mid Atlantic if possible.

JimFromJersey wrote:
... Would I do it at 5PM on a Friday in the Summer? Probably not, but I wouldn't advise driving ANYWHERE on the east coast at 5pm on a Friday in the summer.

lol, you are very correct on that!

Agreed with Mike T above - once south of Fredericksburg, VA, there's really no worries on I-95. Construction is at a minimum all the way into FL, I just did the trip down and then up again, around T'giving. I-95 is probably in the best shape it's been for many a year.

Scenery won't mean much if the OP drives at night, and besides, even during the day, the northeast is brown and grey now until about Easter.

I made it all the way from Port St Lucie to the Del Mem Bridge in just over 16 hours, and that was in the rain and fog from Santee north.

Unless there's an accident blocking lanes, you can go straight through Richmond in 5 minutes. No need for the bypass there.

Jax had a bit of construction going on in the NORTHBOUND lanes of I-95 in the southern half of town, but going south we buzzed right through it at noon on a Tuesday. Going home, I took the eastern (beachside) bypass to see the new bridge.

Georgia is three lanes in both directions for virtually the entire stretch.

Really, unless there's an accident (which can happen anywhere, even on I-81 or US 17) I-95 is fine. And realistically, with the new HOV lanes and all the construction between Washington and Baltimore now, even THAT stretch is far better than it used to be. 6 or 8 lanes in most places. If you haven't been on that part of I-95 for a few years, you'd be amazed at the improvement. Would I do it at 5PM on a Friday in the Summer? Probably not, but I wouldn't advise driving ANYWHERE on the east coast at 5pm on a Friday in the summer.

81 to 66 in Winchester Va to 17 to 95 in Fredericksburg Va you miss all the mess and also don't have to deal with the hills on 77.

Roadpilot wrote:
Mapquest says it's 1 hour longer if you go 76 to 81 to 77 to 26 to 95, instead of 95 all the way. My experience is you can sit in traffic on 95 longer then that.

this is my route of choice....a pleasant ride most of the time.....95 has tunnels in Baltimore..have to go around
also, I do go straight thru on 95 in Richmond,Va.....somewhat shorter and really not a bad ride at all...Chuck

Once you clear Baltimore and Washington, it's clear sailing. Take 295 around Richmond, stay on 95 thru Jacksonville, just pay attention to signs so you are in the correct lane. Enjoy.

Roadpilot wrote:
Mapquest says it's 1 hour longer if you go 76 to 81 to 77 to 26 to 95, instead of 95 all the way. My experience is you can sit in traffic on 95 longer then that.

Absolutely true and that routing is more scenic and relaxing in my experience.

Mapquest says it's 1 hour longer if you go 76 to 81 to 77 to 26 to 95, instead of 95 all the way. My experience is you can sit in traffic on 95 longer then that.