Tolls from NY to Orlando?

[dcgrumpy]

I am trying to decide if it is worth it to drive instead of fly in November. Does anyone know approximately how much the tolls from NY-Orlando cost?

 

[GAIL HAYDEN]

I bet AAA will know.

 

[AspiringCindy]

About $20! We drove from North Jersey(GWB area) last summer and it was approximately $15. Add in GWB or Lincoln Tunnel, it should put you around $20 each way give or take a few bucks! It was DH, myself and 3 DDs, so it definitely paid to drive(even with a stopover).

 

[dcgrumpy]

Thanks Cindy, it may be worth it. I may want to pull me hair out after being in a car for 2 days with DH, an almost 3yo and 6mo.LOL.

 

[ToyStory Fan]

The tolls are about $20 and you can EZ-Pass it I think until Maryland.

As far as the drive vs fly analysis, you also need to consider the wear and tear on the car...using the IRS mileage allowance of approx 36 cents per mile. at 1300 miles each way it's $470 each way. I was able to get Jet Blue flights out of JFK RT for $165 per person (4 of us), plus rental car for the 2 weeks for about $400, so for just about $1100 got the whole transportation thing sorted out. We stay at our DVC resort when we go so that's not really a current period cash flow issue.

For us, at the current price we decided to fly after driving for the past 2 years. It also gives us 2 more days in the parks.

 

[AspiringCindy]

Last year was the first time we ever drove to WDW. I was surprised how easy it was! One thing that I definitely liked about driving was having our own vehicle at our disposal. Also, it gave us the flexibility of adding days at the spur of the moment. As far as gas was concerned, it only cost us around $100 each way. Using a gas card for fillups and EZ pass for tolls, it seemed like less money upfront!

 

[ChrislovesMinnie]

We drive every year from Lancaster, NY (near Buffalo) to DisneyWorld. It takes us a day and a half.
We flew several years ago and the hassle just wasn't worth it. We get there at our own pace and then have our vehicle if we want to venture into Orlando to see other sites.
Tolls are approx $20 each way.
The family loves it this way.

Have a great trip!

Ed