2007-02-24 01:59:33 · 9 answers · asked by superplayer508 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
Sure...I would first get a membership to AAA if you don't already have one at www.aaa.com. I have always used AAA for my travel needs and you get back what you pay for in the maps alone that they provide. In addition, if you go to their office, they will bind together a convenient TripTik for you that highlights the best route, along with identifying all the gas stations and rest stops along the way. Yes this is incredibly helpful as you've been driving for hours, motivated to push yourself to your limits when you realize that E on the gas gauge doesn't stand for Excellent. To know where the gas stations are along the way is invaluable. In addition, if you're really ambitious, you can go to www.gasbuddy.com and research the cheapest gas stations in any region, but let's not get crazy...our goal is to just get you there in one piece. No one said you needed to be saving money. If you decide not to go with AAA, then certainly go to either www.mapquest.com or www.randmcnally.com to compare what routes they give you. I find surprisingly that Rand McNally provides me with the best, easiest to understand directions. I mean, okay, once they advised me to "Carefully merge onto highway"...like they needed to stress "carefully"...and I don't think they have any routes in which they suggest, "Recklessly swerve out into the highway"...lol. Make sure you have a cell phone, at least for emergencies. Even if you don't have a cell phone plan, any cell phone will allow calls to 911 even if you don't pay for it, so either way, you can't lose. I drove to Florida from New Jersey and we chose to split the ride into two parts, stopping in South Carolina to stay. Your ride will be a bit longer so choose a smart midpoint and I wouldn't exceed more than 12 hours of driving per day if you can help it. Your rear end will thank you, if you heed this advice. Good luck and happy travels.
2007-02-24 02:15:17 · answer #1 · answered by Flux Capacitor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with sarah2282. Get your car checked before you depart. Also make frequent stops. Get out the car and walk a little. There's plenty of rest areas along the way. Do bring some snacks and water. Try to keep everything u need within reach. I connect my iPod to the raido via FM Transmiter so I don't have to reach for another CD. Try to keep cell phone calls to a minimum and use the speakerphone. Plot your trip with Microsoft's Street's & Trips or use Mapquest. If you have a GPS even better. The last thing you want is to get back tracked because you missed an exit. I've driven countless times between N.Y. and Florida and hope my info helps. Good Luck!
2007-02-24 02:28:02 · answer #2 · answered by Carlos V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have driven from Portland, Maine to Miami, Florida and back - alone - several times. The best advice that I can give you is to not commit to an agenda ahead of time. When you stop for gas or food, be sure to walk around to refresh yourself. Make sure that you have your favorite music with you. Also - if you stop at rest areas, especially at night, be sure that there is night-time security. I always park underneath a light, and I have even gone to the security guards to ask then to keep an eye on my vehicle while I rest.
Be sure that you have planned your route well - I usually stick pretty close to I-95. Have a tune-up and oil change done on your car before you leave as well.
Good luck - I love road trips, so I have always had a great time!
2007-02-24 04:08:44 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally - I'd bring someone even just to navigate for you and keep you awake and entertained on the long BORING stretches. D.C. can be HORRIBLE to get thru - everyone I know gets lost thru there at least once. It's easier to have someone to read the signs to tell you where to turn while you watch the road. Then there's stretches of 95 that are SO dull you want to scream!
If you'd rather not bring someone, get a GPS unit like Garmin - many of them can also tell you where gas stations and food stops are - helpful in an area you don't know.
AAA membership and a reliable cell phone are REQUIRED. (Just in case!)
Have your car serviced before you start out.
2007-02-24 08:56:51 · answer #4 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I was driving from CA to MN last year. Just remember to keep driving and stop at rest areas or gas stations as much as 5-9 times a day. Also, sleeping at Motels isnt as scary as I thought.
2007-02-24 02:09:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've done it with 3 others from NH and it was the longest drive ever but...we all took turns and stopped frequently. If you are going by yourself def. take lots of breaks so you don't get too sleepy. If you are going with others make sure you get along with them very well or else you will go NUTS before you get there. Getting there took us about 24 hours and it def felt like forever but it can def. be done if you don't go crazy first! But you can do it...good luck and make sure you stop a lot and don't stress!
2007-02-24 02:26:45 · answer #6 · answered by lovetotravel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a drive licence, and you should be careful, and you've got someone you trust on him, and and you knows the road to Florida,and asked parents, Thats mean: Go!!!!!!
2007-02-24 02:10:08 · answer #7 · answered by Ismaeel peters 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take frequent breaks, don't talk on cell phone while driving
get car checked out before you leave, make sure your tires
are good and all filters are clean. (that will help gas mileage)
Good luck! :)
2007-02-24 02:08:30 · answer #8 · answered by sarah2282005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd suggest brining lots of music if it's not too distracting to your driving, and wear comfortable clothing.
2007-02-24 02:38:23 · answer #9 · answered by Philippa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋