I want to go to Florida to see my family, i would fly but i want to have a car while i'm down there but being that i am only 20 i cannot rent one. So i am thinking about driving down there, Mapquest says it should take like 18 hours. Is it a good idea to take this long trip by myself?
2007-04-24 00:11:56 · 6 answers · asked by -sun-kissed- 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
Sure. I have driven back and forth across the country by myself, starting at age 19. It's very interesting. Get lots of maps, bring snacks, carry a cooler in the car with ice and drinks (non-alcoholic, of course) and plan to stay the night somewhere along the way, South Carolina, maybe.
You'll see a lot of things. Have fun!
2007-04-24 00:23:06 · answer #1 · answered by waia2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I drive from Richmond to Florida every year sometimes more than once. It is a great drive without a toll all the way to florida.
From Richmond to Jacksonville is 9 - 10 hours stopping to eat once. From Jacksonville then it is a couple of hours to Orlando, add 2 more to Tampa. To Miami is about 370 miles from jacksonville with the keys being a couple of more hours.
Word of caution if driving down I-95 is to take the beltway around jacksonville as they have construction and this tip alone could save you hours.
Forget mapquest (sorry yahoo). Use Rand Mcnally.
http://www.randmcnally.com/
2007-04-24 03:55:40 · answer #2 · answered by David D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't trust map quest. It is wrong more often than not. Do the trip. I have driven New Hampshire to Florida solo many times.
I don't see 18 hours. 2 /12 all of VA, 2 1/2 NC, 2 1/2 SC, 1 1/2 GA. That is 9 hours tops from the tip of VA near DC to the Florida border on 95.
2007-04-24 01:49:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it'd be a great experience for you. Make sure you check your fluid levels and tire pressure. I hope you have insurance than can tow your car if you have trouble, and money in reserve for a hotel/motel room or repairs.
BEWARE OF MAPQUEST DIRECTIONS!!!
I've been steered the wrong way too many times by Mapquest. Take a look at a good, old-fashioned, paper road-map.
2007-04-24 00:27:53 · answer #4 · answered by afewideas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
18 hours is only one day so why not make the trip. I sure you will enjoy it.
2007-04-24 00:21:50 · answer #5 · answered by larry B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not
2007-04-24 00:16:49 · answer #6 · answered by Srbo Sutaric 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋