Winter in Florida

TiltonBB · 09-30-2015, 06:33 AM

I have driven back and forth from southwest Florida several times. There are two of us and we go straight through, stopping only for gas and to pick up a snack while the fuel is going in. It generally takes about 22 hours.

When going south we leave at about 8 PM so that we go through the traffic areas (NYC, DC) during the night. It is easy and much better than dealing with traffic. When going north we leave about 9 AM for the same reason.

Two drivers and a comfortable car with seats that recline make the trip acceptable.

8gv · 09-30-2015, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

I have driven back and forth from southwest Florida several times. There are two of us and we go straight through, stopping only for gas and to pick up a snack while the fuel is going in. It generally takes about 22 hours.

When going south we leave at about 8 PM so that we go through the traffic areas (NYC, DC) during the night. It is easy and much better than dealing with traffic. When going north we leave about 9 AM for the same reason.

Two drivers and a comfortable car with seats that recline make the trip acceptable.

We did the "straight through" method a few times with two or three drivers. The trouble we had was that we entered the car with our sleep cycles synchronized. That is, we all got tired at the same time.

Getting it done in 22 hours shows the value of your departure times!

bigdog · 09-30-2015, 08:10 AM

Forgot to mention about my situation......

I'm still working and NOT retired

, although just at retirement age.
I work from home, and only require an Internet connection to do my job.
This said, I can work anywhere !

So was thinking I'd travel to D.C. on Friday and jump on the train Sat. with my car, and get into Sanford FL Sunday morning, and be ready for work bright and early Monday morning.

Wife & cat will fly into Tampa 30 min away. Can't see driving 2-3 days with the cat, besides I really don't like to drive long distances, 1 day is enough for me !

ApS · 10-03-2015, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdog

Forgot to mention about my situation......I'm still working and NOT retired

, although just at retirement age. I work from home, and only require an Internet connection to do my job. This said, I can work anywhere !

So was thinking I'd travel to D.C. on Friday and jump on the train Sat. with my car, and get into Sanford FL Sunday morning, and be ready for work bright and early Monday morning.

Wife & cat will fly into Tampa 30 min away. Can't see driving 2-3 days with the cat, besides I really don't like to drive long distances, 1 day is enough for me !

A tree-cutter buddy located in the NH seacoast town of Hampton, drives straight-through with his brother and his Pit Bull dog—2000 miles to the Florida Keys in 24 hours.

Perhaps that's why he installed a 100-gallon fuel tank in his SUV.

Happy Gourmand · 10-05-2015, 02:24 PM

We drove from Nashua to Sarasota in 25 hours with stops for gas and pee only. 24 hours to the Keys sounds like a bit of a stretch.

thinkxingu · 10-05-2015, 02:35 PM

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We drove from Nashua to Sarasota in 25 hours with stops for gas and pee only. 24 hours to the Keys sounds like a bit of a stretch.

Not stopping at all, to go 2,000 miles in 24 hours would be 83.3 MPH. Methinks he was rounding.

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SIKSUKR · 10-06-2015, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Not stopping at all, to go 2,000 miles in 24 hours would be 83.3 MPH. Methinks he was rounding.

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Nashua to Sarasota is 1400 miles.Thats less than 60 mph average.

thinkxingu · 10-06-2015, 03:15 PM

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Nashua to Sarasota is 1400 miles.Thats less than 60 mph average.

I was referring to the previous post, and suggesting that the... questionable numbers were probably just shot from the hip.

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SIKSUKR · 10-07-2015, 02:55 PM

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I was referring to the previous post, and suggesting that the... questionable numbers were probably just shot from the hip.

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I see that now. I also see that Hampton to Key West is 1700 miles. That would still work out to 70 mph average. Pretty unlikely unless it was nonstop.

Happy Gourmand · 10-06-2015, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Nashua to Sarasota is 1400 miles.Thats less than 60 mph average.

60MPH average is pretty good considering fuel stops, traffic, construction etc.

ApS · 10-14-2015, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Not stopping at all, to go 2,000 miles in 24 hours would be 83.3 MPH. Methinks he was rounding.

True enough...The miles I used was a guess, as I use "hours", not miles.

I'd received this message from the source October 10th—and this is his account:

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"...26 hours actually is my best time, average is 28. I have a 2007 Chevy 2500 HD, yes it is diesel. I had a guy remap the computer and I now get 22 miles to the gallon. I have a 100 GL tank in the back that gravity feeds into the regular tank. I bought it from northern tool & equipment..."

Tired of Interstate back-ups near cities, stopped traffic near beaches, and the "white-knuckle-ride" of BosNYWash I-95, I take the longer, bucolic, and more scenic "inland route", via I-77.

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ishoot308 · 10-05-2015, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ApS

A tree-cutter buddy located in the NH seacoast town of Hampton, drives straight-through with his brother and his Pit Bull dog—2000 miles to the Florida Keys in 24 hours.

Perhaps that's why he installed a 100-gallon fuel tank in his SUV.

Sounds like a "scofflaw" to me!!!

upthesaukee · 10-05-2015, 04:56 PM

Actually, google maps says Hampton to Key West is 1692 miles and will take 26 hrs with traffic, 25 without.

Resident 2B · 10-05-2015, 07:31 PM

I drive from the North Shore to Bradenton, FL. That is a 23 to 24 hour drive at 65 to 70 MPH, speed limit plus a bit with reasonable traffic. It is a 1400 mile trip. Key West is 1,700 miles and you cannot do it at any reasonable speed in 24 hours in traffic.

There are parts of the Keys that are closer than Key West, so it is clearly not a 2,000 mile drive and I doubt anyone can get to any part of the Keys in 23 or 24 hours from Hampton, NH. without a complete disregard for the safety of themselves and others.

There are two misrepresentations here. No real surprise.

R2B

noreast · 10-06-2015, 06:46 PM

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Actually, google maps says Hampton to Key West is 1692 miles and will take 26 hrs with traffic, 25 without.

26 with traffic, 25 without?????????? Rain adds 2 hours from NH line to Boston.

upthesaukee · 10-06-2015, 11:05 PM

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26 with traffic, 25 without?????????? Rain adds 2 hours from NH line to Boston.

Don't shoot the messenger. I was just quoting the narrative to the google map.

Reilly · 10-07-2015, 05:24 AM

1 Day 2 Days 3 Days who cares as long as you arrive safe & enjoy the winter

Happy Gourmand · 10-07-2015, 11:41 AM

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1 Day 2 Days 3 Days who cares as long as you arrive safe & enjoy the winter

PFFFFT...i make it is a little over 3 hours...at about 500MPH!!

dpg · 10-09-2015, 06:48 AM

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PFFFFT...i make it is a little over 3 hours...at about 500MPH!!

Exactly!!!

upthesaukee · 10-09-2015, 08:22 AM

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PFFFFT...i make it is a little over 3 hours...at about 500MPH!!

Yeah, but have you seen the oversized baggage charge for a 2012 Mustang convertible?

ApS · 10-09-2015, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

I see that now. I also see that Hampton to Key West is 1700 miles. That would still work out to 70 mph average. Pretty unlikely unless it was nonstop.

I called yesterday, and got confirmations from family members who run the business (in two shifts).

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1) AM shift: That certainly sounds like him.

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2) PM shift: I've never made the trip with him, but I'm told, "He doesn't stop for 'passengers in need' of a stop."

I don't know what to add: When this tree-cutter arrives at daybreak, he unpacks a few bags, then goes out to trim trees! He's "The Energizer Bunny" everywhere he goes—even behind the wheel.

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DPG was commenting on central Florida being miserable.. Not the most southern part of Florida. I think the two are very different from my experience and I would agree I wouldn't last 10 days in central Florida.

We're talking Winter and not so much, Summer. Summers are for Lake Winnipesaukee.

I'd earlier suggested Central Florida lakes, as most of us enjoy lakes in general. Why not year-round fun in the sun, when lakefront house-costs are so reasonable—inland? November ends hurricane season, but hurricanes are more intense at coasts. At a Florida lake, you're guaranteed your very own Florida beach, and much more freedom to control your waterfront's appearance.

Large reptiles are in every Florida lake (and most South Florida seacoasts), but attacks are very rare. Even Gomek tolerated humans wandering into his St. Augustine enclosure.

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Sounds like a "scofflaw" to me!!!

There's equivalence with "scofflaw" and "bad driver"?

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09-30-2015, 06:33 AM	#1
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,034 Thanks: 714 Thanked 2,210 Times in 942 Posts	No White Knuckles I have driven back and forth from southwest Florida several times. There are two of us and we go straight through, stopping only for gas and to pick up a snack while the fuel is going in. It generally takes about 22 hours. When going south we leave at about 8 PM so that we go through the traffic areas (NYC, DC) during the night. It is easy and much better than dealing with traffic. When going north we leave about 9 AM for the same reason. Two drivers and a comfortable car with seats that recline make the trip acceptable.

10-05-2015, 04:56 PM	#13
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,604 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,476 Thanked 1,983 Times in 1,083 Posts	Actually.... Actually, google maps says Hampton to Key West is 1692 miles and will take 26 hrs with traffic, 25 without. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

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Reilly Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 191 Thanks: 695 Thanked 56 Times in 40 Posts	Time 1 Day 2 Days 3 Days who cares as long as you arrive safe & enjoy the winter

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bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,452 Thanks: 347 Thanked 124 Times in 98 Posts	Forgot to mention about my situation...... I'm still working and NOT retired , although just at retirement age. I work from home, and only require an Internet connection to do my job. This said, I can work anywhere ! So was thinking I'd travel to D.C. on Friday and jump on the train Sat. with my car, and get into Sanford FL Sunday morning, and be ready for work bright and early Monday morning. Wife & cat will fly into Tampa 30 min away. Can't see driving 2-3 days with the cat, besides I really don't like to drive long distances, 1 day is enough for me !

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Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,027 Thanks: 188 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	We drove from Nashua to Sarasota in 25 hours with stops for gas and pee only. 24 hours to the Keys sounds like a bit of a stretch.

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Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,358 Thanks: 996 Thanked 314 Times in 164 Posts	I drive from the North Shore to Bradenton, FL. That is a 23 to 24 hour drive at 65 to 70 MPH, speed limit plus a bit with reasonable traffic. It is a 1400 mile trip. Key West is 1,700 miles and you cannot do it at any reasonable speed in 24 hours in traffic. There are parts of the Keys that are closer than Key West, so it is clearly not a 2,000 mile drive and I doubt anyone can get to any part of the Keys in 23 or 24 hours from Hampton, NH. without a complete disregard for the safety of themselves and others. There are two misrepresentations here. No real surprise. R2B

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