Wake of Florence Driving to FLA

[LM117]

Just be mindful of Virginia’s draconian Reckless Driving law while driving through there. Even if the speed limit is 70, doing 80mph will still likely get you a Class 1 criminal misdemeanor charge if caught. I’m not saying you should attempt to qualify for the Daytona 500 in the other states, but Virginia is pretty strict when it comes to speeding.

(I say “likely” because while cops are allowed to use discretion, they usually go for the gold.)

As for which routes to take, I concur with BrianGC.

[ozmoe571]

Originally Posted by BrianGC

I wouldn't go anywhere near I-95 in NC right now. Even without that, I'd still avoid I-95 through the NYC-DC corridor. Just take I-90 -> I-84 -> I-81 -> I-77 -> I-26 -> I-95 and enjoy the I-81 scenery.

BrianGC has the correct call. Amplifying what LM117 said, if you take 85 from Petersburg, VA (about a half hour south of Richmond), you're going to run along an interstate that I've been and seen VA state trooper cars off nearly every exit during the hour or so drive before the NC state line. That stretch of I-85 also has few exits for gas or food outside of the Petersburg and South Hill near the state line.

And once in NC, I-85 is only one lane both directions for 20 miles due to extensive construction work. Add to that construction delays between Salisbury and Charlotte for widening work on I-85 there, and you will be screaming about why you took this route. You're much better off with I-81, even if the truck traffic there can be tough to bear (from what I've heard).

Whatever you do, safe travels and make sure to plan some extra driving time both coming and going back. I-95 is flooded in South Carolina for at least 10 miles, and with the runoff coming from rivers west of the interstate, the situation isn't going to improve much anytime soon.

[LM117]

Originally Posted by ozmoe571

You're much better off with I-81, even if the truck traffic there can be tough to bear (from what I've heard).

You heard right. I can’t speak for the other states it goes through since I’ve never driven it that far, but I-81 in VA has terrible truck traffic, more than I-95. To make it worse, much of I-81 in VA is still only 4 lanes. One accident and it becomes a parking lot. I-81’s only saving grace is that it avoids the major cities that I-95 goes through.

[Verolla]

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[LM117]

Originally Posted by Verolla

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[sputnikjim]

Pike to I-84 to I-81 to I-77 & I-26 to I-95 to FL