Stopover spot from WDW to Mich.

[DianeV]

OK, we are doing the "other" way to and back from Michigan, being I-77 to I-95. We have settled on Brunswick GA on the way down to stay as we are leaving at 1am and that would be a good stopping spot.

On the way home we wont be leaving as early so are looking for around 11-12 hours of driving at most. I am looking at Beckly, WV, Princeton, WV or Charleston WV. Anyone familiar with these areas and is my timing about right?

Or any other suggestions?
thanks!

 

[DianeV]

OK there HAS to be someone out there who has driven this route or knows the area.. Please.....help!

 

[Penny2]

Wish I could help but I've only driven to Florida once...it's a llloonngg drive from here. But I just wanted to say HI...I grew up in Redford - 6 and Beech!

 

[DianeV]

Hi Penny!
Thanks for the hi! We are at Plymouth & Beech, small world!
Diane

 

[travelbug]

Gee, I wish I could help a fellow Michigander. But I've always taken I-75 when driving to and from Florida.

This will at least bump you back up so that maybe someone will answer with some help for you. Good luck!

 

[DianeV]

Thanks travelbug, thats ok. We have driven 2 times before and took I-75 both times so we are familiar with that route but someone did tell us to try this way this time so we are but I am so unfamiliar with these sides of these states!

 

[Yzma and Kronk]

DianeV - We have stopped at Beckley WV while driving north. It would be a good stop for your drive.
I can't really remember much about it - other than it was your standard stop interchange. Lots of hotels, restaurants, etc right off the highway. We stayed at a Marriott, which was new and fine. One thing about driving that way - there are far greater distances between places to stop than on I-75. Through WV you can drive at least 1/2 hr or so with not much in between. It is a much prettier drive than I-75. You didn't say when you are driving.
I wouldn't recommend that route during winter however. It's a much harder driver in inclement weather. We did it last Christmas and freezing rain in the dark through those mountains wasn't much fun!
I hope this helps.

 

[DianeV]

Yzma and Kronk:
Thanks for the help! We are going next month and will be leaving on 7/4 and coming back on 7/13 so hopefully the weather should be good. Of course the way our weather has been in Michigan so far this Spring (Fall?) who knows.

I figure it has to be nicer scenery then the usual on I-75 which can get a bit boring at times but will remember the distances for bathroom breaks

Do you know offhand how long it takes to get to Beckley from WDW area?