Sanford to WDW: I-4 or 417?

[MickeyMonstersMom]

While I-4 is the major highway in the area, Route 417 runs very close to both Sanford International and WDW, and appears to be pretty straightforward, avoiding downtown Orlando. Is that a better route? If it is, where should I get off 417 to get to the Animal Kingdom/All-Stars area? Many thanks!

 

[GoldenOldie]

If you are travelling during off peak times, I-4 will probably be fine unless there is an accident (very common!). 417 is a toll road but carries much less traffic even during rush hours.

There are driving directions using 417 on Deb's site.

 

[MulanMom]

I've flown into Sanford and prefer using 417. In addition to what the previous poster said, there's a stretch of road (Lake Mary Blvd?) that takes you between I-4 and the airport that's got a lot of lights and potential congestion due to stores that are located along it. I despise stop and go traffic and try to avoid it whenever I can!

 

[WDWisTheBest]

Originally posted by MickeyMonstersMom
While I-4 is the major highway in the area, Route 417 runs very close to both Sanford International and WDW, and appears to be pretty straightforward, avoiding downtown Orlando. Is that a better route? If it is, where should I get off 417 to get to the Animal Kingdom/All-Stars area? Many thanks!

I would use the Central Florida Greeneway (SR-417) and get off at either exit 6 or exit 3.

 

[safetymom]

I would take 417. Much less traffic.

 

[MickeyMonstersMom]

417 it is, then. Thank you all very much!!