For 2,000+ Mile Round-Trip Drivers Only! (II)

[Reese]

We've driven from close to Toronto 5 times now. Everytime we've driven straight thru(23 to 26 hours) but this time we plan on breaking the drive up into three days (first time driving with a newborn). Any suggestions on accomodations? We're driving the 1-75. We are hoping to take a some tourist stops for a couple hours like the aquarium in Atlanta and maybe something in Cincinnatti.
I'm just having a hard time wrapping my head around not making the best time and trying to relax and make the ride part of our vacation instead of just getting there.

 

[LadyBeBop]

We are hoping to take a some tourist stops for a couple hours like the aquarium in Atlanta and maybe something in Cincinnatti.

I can help with Cincinnati. What exactly are you looking to do?

We have our own aquarium in Newport, just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati. And we have a pretty good zoo. And we have our share of museums and parks.

LMK.

 

[chipper10]

We left this morning around 3 (I couldn't sleep). We made it to Gainesville, FL around 8pm. I think we made pretty good time. We could have made it all the way if we really wanted to. Traffic was not too bad. We ended up going through Atlanta around 1:45ish and it was not too too crazy. Lots of cops were out in Georgia though. We got gas twice so far. Once in TN for $2.53 and once in Georgia for $2.69. We will need to fill up when we leave in the morning. It looks like we will pay about $2.79 for it here in Gainesville. I give more deetails once we get home. So far, its been good!

 

[Reese]

I can help with Cincinnati. What exactly are you looking to do?

We have our own aquarium in Newport, just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati. And we have a pretty good zoo. And we have our share of museums and parks.

LMK.

We love zoo's. Also children's museums and science centers are a great stop. We homeschool so we are always looking for educational and unique places.

 

[BC1836]

We've driven from close to Toronto 5 times now. Everytime we've driven straight thru (23 to 26 hours).... QUOTE]

Now THAT's a 2,000+ mile round-trip drive!

 

[blondietink]

We just made it to Lake Buena Vista today,driving from Western New YOrk. Lowest gas prices we found were as follows: Florence, SC $2.47 @ Pilot Brunswick, GA Jeckyl Island exit (southern most exit for Brunswick $2.55 @ Love's (formerly Pilot). Virginia, about 20 miles north of NC border was around $2.57. Great prices considering we are paying $2.88 per gallon at home. Hess station next to Boardwalk is $2.63, but Wal-Mart is cheaper... at $2.58 I think.

 

[LadyBeBop]

We love zoo's. Also children's museums and science centers are a great stop. We homeschool so we are always looking for educational and unique places.

http://www.cincymuseum.org/
Cincinnati Museum Center (includes the Museum of Natural History and the Children's Museum. It's inside a large, historical train station.

http://www.freedomcenter.org/
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

http://www.newportaquarium.com/
Newport Aquarium

http://www.cincinnatizoo.org/
Cincinnati Zoo

http://www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org/
Cincinnati Art Museum (Please note, free admission into the museum itself. )

http://www.taftmuseum.org/
Taft Museum (Free on Sundays)

http://www.kyhorsepark.com/
Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, about 75 miles south of Cincinnati. The World Equestian Games, the premiere horse show in the world, will be at the park from Sept 25 through Oct 10. Might be a little crowded then. But the park itself is worth seeing during normal days.

 

[LisaNJ25]

Getting ready to head out now now NNJ. Hope to update tomorrow!

 

[Riverhill]

Leaving Friday morning from Michigan. We are planning on driving to southern Tennesse the first day. Does anyone know a nice area to stop and stay the night along I 75.

 

[LisaNJ25]

sitting in some major traffic on 95 in virginia im near exit 152 anyone know whats going on or how long this lasts

 

[michael's mom]

sitting in some major traffic on 95 in virginia im near exit 152 anyone know whats going on or how long this lasts

I don't know what it is but I hope you are able to make it through quickly and continue on your way

 

[LisaNJ25]

thanks... its still crawling.. started right after the Lorton Exit .. im at 138 now

 

[dvczerfs]

thanks... its still crawling.. started right after the Lorton Exit .. im at 138 now

its a sat. morning in the summer, your hitting shore traffic. you will probley crawl to richmond.

 

[monymony3471]

We've driven from close to Toronto 5 times now. Everytime we've driven straight thru(23 to 26 hours) but this time we plan on breaking the drive up into three days (first time driving with a newborn). Any suggestions on accomodations? We're driving the 1-75. We are hoping to take a some tourist stops for a couple hours like the aquarium in Atlanta and maybe something in Cincinnatti.
I'm just having a hard time wrapping my head around not making the best time and trying to relax and make the ride part of our vacation instead of just getting there.

Leaving Friday morning from Michigan. We are planning on driving to southern Tennesse the first day. Does anyone know a nice area to stop and stay the night along I 75.

Go to the library and check out this book: Along Interstate-75

It has everything you are asking for and more!

Hitting I-75 from Michigan in 6 days!

 

[ibcnu]

its a sat. morning in the summer, your hitting shore traffic. you will probley crawl to richmond.

We were on that route last Thursday night. If I remember correctly, it's construction and as someone else pointed out, Richmond traffic. Not only do we have to plan around Baltimore and DC for "rush hour" or "shore" traffic, you also need to plan around Richmond. Once you pass Richmond, it's an easy 70+ miles an hour open road.

 

[ibcnu]

thanks... its still crawling.. started right after the Lorton Exit .. im at 138 now

http://www.i95exitguide.com/traffic/index.php

Real Live traffic. Looks like heavy traffic to Fredricksburg, then moderate traffic all the way to Richmond.

After Richmond, smooth sailing!! Good luck!

 

[LisaNJ25]

http://www.i95exitguide.com/traffic/index.php Real Live traffic. Looks like heavy traffic to Fredricksburg, then moderate traffic all the way to Richmond. After Richmond, smooth sailing!! Good luck!

Thanks just passed kings dominion exit.. still stop and go. Had to pull over a few miles back when my 4yo got car sick.

 

[Marshay]

you also need to plan around Richmond. Once you pass Richmond, it's an easy 70+ miles an hour open road.

Anyone have advice on dealing with Richmond's rush hour? (go straight through; go around; avoid altogether?)

We are leaving Northern Virginia at 2-3pm on the Friday before Thanksgiving (wish we could leave sooner but it's not an option right now) which puts us in Richmond right at the beginning of rush hour.

What can we expect?

 

[Tina]

If you're used to driving in Northern VA, Richmond "rush hour" is nothing. I've driven through at all different times and seasons with no problems.

 

[nytimez]

Anyone have advice on dealing with Richmond's rush hour? (go straight through; go around; avoid altogether?)

We are leaving Northern Virginia at 2-3pm on the Friday before Thanksgiving (wish we could leave sooner but it's not an option right now) which puts us in Richmond right at the beginning of rush hour.

What can we expect?

I take 295 around Richmond, but not because traffic is bad -- I've never had a problem with Richmond when I've driven through it. But there is a BBQ place I just love that's off 295, Prince George's BBQ.