"For 2,000+ Mile Round-Trip Drivers Only!" (Part V)

[AaronInWI]

We're slowly making plans for a future trip (as you can see by my ticker I am planning WAY ahead), driving from Wisconsin probably down I57 through Illinois, stopping south of Atlanta for the night. We're thinking of leaving home Sunday on Labor Day weekend (my ticker has us leaving later), and finishing the drive to Orlando on Labor Day. Any thoughts on how bad the traffic would be if we go with this plan? We started our drive home last year on Labor Day, and I can't say that I can recall any real travel issues. All things considered, I'd prefer to leave the day after Labor Day or the following weekend, when I know traffic won't be a concern. But my in-laws are our dedicated dog-sitters, and we think leaving earlier (and thus arriving home earlier) would work better for their schedule.

 

[LadyBeBop]

We're slowly making plans for a future trip (as you can see by my ticker I am planning WAY ahead)...

Yes, you are planning way ahead. And there may be some unknowns that could affect your trip. Basically; will there be any events on the road that could affect your trip (a Sunday night Atlanta Braves game, a stadium concert in Nashville that Sunday, perhaps a Labor Day afternoon football game in Gainesville). No one knows, nor will they know for at least another year. Or maybe 18 months.

That said, Sunday shouldn't be a bad travel day. Everyone is where they want to be, and no one is heading home. Monday, I don't think will be terrible if you leave early enough.

Good luck in planning. Maybe check back again in a year. At least the baseball schedule will be out, and possibly the 2017 football schedule as well.

 

[jpalasky]

When doing a two-day drive to WDW (or anywhere, for that matter), it's better to complete the larger portion of your drive on the first day.

For us at the Jersey Shore, getting to Yulee, FL (right over the border) works best for us. The next morning: a three-hour drive to Lake Buena Vista and WDW.

All the best!

Where in Yulee do you stay? We are leaving Christmas morning and trying to get to top of Florida that night.

 

[BC1836]

Where in Yulee do you stay? We are leaving Christmas morning and trying to get to top of Florida that night.

Holiday Inn Express.

All the best!

 

[jpalasky]

Holiday Inn Express.

All the best!

Thanks

 

[BC1836]

Safe drives for all on this Labor Day weekend.

All the best!

 

[BC1836]

Local gas (Delta) today: $2.07 (regular)!

All the best!

 

[sticker231]

$1.97 at Costco

 

[OKW Lover]

Local gas (Delta) today: $2.07 (regular)!

All the best!

$1.97 at Costco

Where???

Its $2.09 at the WDW Speedway stations.

 

[amcnj]

Someone told me they paid 1.89 at the Wawa on route 38 near the Moorestown mall. A news report today claimed it may drop another 40-50 cents a gallon as the winter blends are cheaper, and the number of miles people drive drops off as summer ends so demand will be down, leading to lower prices.

 

[sticker231]

Where???

Its $2.09 at the WDW Speedway stations.

NJ

 

[sticker231]

Someone told me they paid 1.89 at the Wawa on route 38 near the Moorestown mall. A news report today claimed it may drop another 40-50 cents a gallon as the winter blends are cheaper, and the number of miles people drive drops off as summer ends so demand will be down, leading to lower prices.

Let it keep dropping! Hoping it continues for my "Jersey Week" drive.

 

[CookieGVB]

Signed up for the Shell card to take advantage if their $1.25 gallon refund up to 20
Gallons on first fillip. The way prices are dropping, we may nearly get a free tank of gas by the end of next month.

 

[CookieGVB]

Signed up for the Shell card to take advantage if their $1.25 gallon refund up to 20
Gallons on first fillip. The way prices are dropping, we may nearly get a free tank of gas by the end of next month.

Hate my phone - tried to edit this 5 times already. I give up!

 

[nono]

All around the NJ side of the Delaware Memorial Bridge, it's $1.99 -- even was over Labor Day weekend. Anyone coming down the turnpike or 295 -- just a quick off and on before the bridge will net some savings. gasbuddy.com's map is very accurate.

 

[olive]

We just did our first drive down - my husband initially said absolutely not (he is the only driver in our family and we have never gone more than a few hours away with our two little ones), but changed his mind - and in the end we drove just over 3200 miles roundtrip. We did a bunch of stops along the way and back to make it more bearable all around. I have never really done a trip report before, but I thought one might be helpful for other folks like us who attempt long drives, or even in case we ever do anything like this again! Here it is, finally done: http://www.disboards.com/threads/one-month-more-than-3200-miles-first-disney-road-trip-done.3445213/ I hope it is useful to some of the other long-distance drivers!

 

[BC1836]

We just did our first drive down - my husband initially said absolutely not (he is the only driver in our family and we have never gone more than a few hours away with our two little ones), but changed his mind - and in the end we drove just over 3200 miles roundtrip. We did a bunch of stops along the way and back to make it more bearable all around. I have never really done a trip report before, but I thought one might be helpful for other folks like us who attempt long drives, or even in case we ever do anything like this again! Here it is, finally done: http://www.disboards.com/threads/one-month-more-than-3200-miles-first-disney-road-trip-done.3445213/ I hope it is useful to some of the other long-distance drivers!

Your detailed trip report provides lots of info! Thanks for taking the time to type the epic report!

All the best!

 

[olive]

So glad it was helpful, BC1836! It was quite a trip for us.

 

[staceychev]

Well, it looks like we'll be flying after all. With two weeks to go before our trip, DH hurt his knee pretty badly, and I don't want to count on him sharing the driving. I found great fares from PHL if we come in a day early, so I booked a night at POFQ the night before we switch to WL. I'm disappointed, because I actually enjoy the drive, but having an extra night will be great!

 

[BC1836]

Stopped for regular gas yesterday in Cherry Hill NJ: $1.93! A few miles later to the east on Route 70: $1.89!

All the best!