[suediff]

We have been coming down from 95 N and get off on 10 to 301.
Is it faster to take 10 all the way to 75 and come in that way. I know it is longer but is it quicker?

[HDriders]

we have found coming down 95 all the way to Ormond Beach and taking 40 W is a better way, we really disliked the 301 way because of the constantly changing speed limits, traffic lights, etc. The trip is a few miles longer but just as fast, if not a bit quicker.

[Edjkoz]

I usually get on 75 before you reach Ocala

[princesspat]

We always take 295 (Jackonsville) to 10 to 75. It is a little longer in mileage, but all 70mph. By the time we're at that stage of our trip from central NY, stop lights and stop and go traffic make us crazy! Went through Ocala just once…way too much traffic. Going 301 through Starke is a speeding ticket waiting to happen.

[downeaster]

I have been traveling between Jax and Ocala for more than 30 years. I have tried many routes and US301 is my choice. Both I75 and I95 via Ormond Beach will take you more than 50 miles extra. Sometimes I bypass Ocala using I75.
Speed limits are strictly enforced in well marked areas of 301 (45MPH is reasonable in these areas) but the limits are 60 and 65 most of the way.
Starke is the biggest pain on 301 but herself is usually ready for a McDonalds stop by the time we get there.
We also travel to St. Augustine Beach frequently and find speed limits are enforced on SR40.

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by princesspat

We always take 295 (Jackonsville) to 10 to 75. It is a little longer in mileage, but all 70mph. By the time we're at that stage of our trip from central NY, stop lights and stop and go traffic make us crazy! Went through Ocala just once…way too much traffic. Going 301 through Starke is a speeding ticket waiting to happen.

Stated in a nutshell! Go interstate all the way....longer and quicker!

[upstate]

Tried 301 and 75, for us it's 75.

[bluedog103]

I've done 301 and I've done I-10 to I-75. 301 is shorter by about 50 miles and it's quicker. You just have to pay attention to the speed limit changes which are all well marked. Before we hit Ocala we cut over Rt. 326 to I-75 which we take to the Rt. 44 exit near Wildwood. If you easily become distracted and miss the speed limit changes you're probably better off staying on the interstates but your trip will be a little longer.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Rick&Nadine

we have found coming down 95 all the way to Ormond Beach and taking 40 W is a better way, we really disliked the 301 way because of the constantly changing speed limits, traffic lights, etc. The trip is a few miles longer but just as fast, if not a bit quicker.

We also prefer coming down I-95 to Ormond Beach, (and then driving through the Ocala Forest).
We find it way more relaxing.
But we're not in a hurry.
For the "go fasters", probably I-75 is best.

[MikeV]

By the time we get to the 10/301 interchange from upstate NY we are in no mood to worry about speed traps and deal with stop lights etc. We are happy to just stay on 10 and then 75 all the way to 44.

[l2ridehd]

We have tried them all several times. 301 to 75 at exit 358 (turn off 301 just past Irish Acres) is the shortest and quickest. Saves over 50 miles and about 50 minutes of time. Yes you need to follow the speed exactly through the towns, but 90% of it is 65 with a short piece 60 mph. By the time we get to Florida we are ready to get off highway so it's a good route for us. I just set the cruise control for each speed and stick to it and so far have never had an issue. Have seen several cars pass me and be stopped within a couple miles so they are out there. And when we go North, same route but it's usually really early AM so again zero traffic and just follow the speed limits.

[folkh]

Originally Posted by MikeV

By the time we get to the 10/301 interchange from upstate NY we are in no mood to worry about speed traps and deal with stop lights etc. We are happy to just stay on 10 and then 75 all the way to 44.

Is there an exit on 75 for route 42?

[folkh]

Originally Posted by l2ridehd

We have tried them all several times. 301 to 75 at exit 358 (turn off 301 just past Irish Acres) is the shortest and quickest. Saves over 50 miles and about 50 minutes of time. Yes you need to follow the speed exactly through the towns, but 90% of it is 65 with a short piece 60 mph. By the time we get to Florida we are ready to get off highway so it's a good route for us. I just set the cruise control for each speed and stick to it and so far have never had an issue. Have seen several cars pass me and be stopped within a couple miles so they are out there. And when we go North, same route but it's usually really early AM so again zero traffic and just follow the speed limits.

Would you please explain this route in a little more detail?

[nitehawk]

I am in no rush--- I am retired and in no hurry - play slow golf and eat slowly, drink slowly, drive slowly, -yes i do everything slowly, etc.---- I just love TV

[ajbrown]

Originally Posted by l2ridehd

We have tried them all several times. 301 to 75 at exit 358 (turn off 301 just past Irish Acres) is the shortest and quickest. Saves over 50 miles and about 50 minutes of time. Yes you need to follow the speed exactly through the towns, but 90% of it is 65 with a short piece 60 mph. By the time we get to Florida we are ready to get off highway so it's a good route for us. I just set the cruise control for each speed and stick to it and so far have never had an issue. Have seen several cars pass me and be stopped within a couple miles so they are out there. And when we go North, same route but it's usually really early AM so again zero traffic and just follow the speed limits.

Originally Posted by folkh

Would you please explain this route in a little more detail?

301 to 75 around Ocala

Click link above, Zoom in/ zoom out... love google maps.

We always take 10->301. For the couple times a year I do it, I actually enjoy seeing what is going on the little towns....