Driving New Jersey to Florida Best Tips and Practices Hesitant *Must Watch* NJ to FL Road Trip Guide

[@ryanviveiros5992]

great tips! I agree, DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS DRIVE NONSTOP! We have done the drive from Massachusetts several times now and this past summer was our first attempt at doing it non stop. We left our house at 7:30pm on a Friday, we were on the NJ Turnpike by midnight and over the Delaware Memorial Bridge at 1:45am. This was about the point that I began to get tired. I pushed through and we got to our next gas stop at 4:30am in Fredericksburg, VA. We grabbed some food and gas and we were back on the road. There was a very serious accident north on Richmond so it took us nearly 2 hours to get through Richmond. That was when I hit a wall (figuratively!!). I had to pull off and let my wife drive for a few hours. She was exhausted too but at least she got some sleep overnight. I took over again after a few hours and we switched 1 more time before I did the final stretch between South Carolina and Orlando. We pulled up to our hotel at 8:30pm, 25 hours after we left home and we could not get to sleep fast enough. We had planned a non stop on the way home but after the drive down we agreed we had to stop. We will never do that drive non stop again. It's not worth the risk.

[@diablas100]

I drove to New York about 5 years ago from Florida Panhandle we left at 9:30pm I drove thru the night but at around 7am next day I was extremely tired and this was in Greensboro North Carolina so I asked my dad to help me out for and hour so he did and then by 8am I woke up and took over from there till we got to Brooklyn... man let me tell you that was exhausting

[@carmelinafaraci8225]

Ive made the trip from NJ to Disney many times. We leave around 6pm at night and don't stop plus we never hit traffic. Everyone is different - we only go non-stop and never an issue for us. We get to enjoy our first day as we typically arrive around 11:30 - 12:00 and hang by the pool all day.

[@ygsv0925]

Agree 25th is too much

[@05Elantra98GSGang]

I drive from NJ Toms River area to St.Augustine Florida every year and always drive there and back straight through 16-17 hours with stops and traffic usually it really isn’t hard at all but I also drive for a living so I’m used to it and I have more energy at night than during the day so I leave NJ around 6pm at night so I skip Washington DC and Baltimore traffic since it’ll be middle of the night and I’m usually there by 10-11AM

[@Mariafrancesben]

These were fantastic tips!!! Thank you so much. Driving to New York from Orlando for the first time. I feel so much more relief. You Rock!!

[@Weelum1974]

Great tips. The drive portion of your Florida trips is often my favorite part of your vlogs, surprisingly!

[@ygsv0925]

It’s so much fun driving from NY to Florida, we get snacks and are prepared always that’s the trick

[@TheHTFAmv]

The furthest I've driven myself was from Vermont to the Jersey shore. It was about 6 hours, but i was used to driving there, since I was in college at the time. I completely skip NYC bc I'd rather not deal with it (I took the Tappen Zee Bridge) But the longest trip I've been on is when my dad and I moved across the country from Southern California to NJ in 2011, but I don't remember it too well.

[@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV]

I always wanted to drive from NJ to CA and stop at all the odd roadside attractions hahaha

[@cuzacutuza3722]

Hey man, nice tips. I'm going with my mom and dad to Florida for vacation and we're driving because the rental is a lot of money for two weeks. I went in 2016 by car and hated the trip back. This time I'm actually really excited because I'm 21 and I have my own car so my dad and I will switch back and forth. The GPS says that its about 19 hours from where we live which is on Hudson County. Very excited for the road trip! Thanks for the tips!

[@emebig]

Bro how did it go? I’m planning the same trip I’m also from Hudson county

[@cuzacutuza3722]

@Eme V Don't even man. I hated that drive. Me and my dad are never doing this again. It's an incredibly long drive. Next time I'll just hop on a plane.

[@gatofilmz5596]

Going to my first road trip to Florida from Queens. Thanks for the tips 🤘🏼

[@danielholovacko4064]

How many hours is that trip?

[@ishanvyas1990]

THANK YOU!!!!!! this was so much of good knowledge.. I am a new highway driver and going to my first trip from NJ to DC.. and this boosted my confidence.. thanks!

[@Vin3Man]

Awesome video, I just came back from WDW driving from Philly suburbs not long ago and I wouldn’t trade that family bonding experience for the world. One major point you forgot to mention… the drive back home SUCKS and also beware of Virginia cops, they don’t play! Amped for your Disney vlogs!

[@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV]

Yes VinMan those VA cops don’t play hahah. Yes the drive home is the worst that’s kind of why I never vlog it, but this year I just might! Lol

[@TubeAshli]

VA cops! Also from the Philly burbs (montco) and, my sister lives in Fairfax VA, first time my siblings went to visit her (all separate vehicles) were hit with a combine 5 tickets between 3 of us! It was insane the traps and drops. I’m going to try this drive for the first time with my son. I’m an optimistic person, and can stop in… VA 😂

[@edde333]

Great video! Sweet tips. Can't wait until the video's get released. Stay safe brother 🙏🏻

[@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV]

Thank you edde

[@edde333]

@@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 🍻

[@danielholovacko4064]

We left NJ at like 8:30PM and made the drive nonstop. We arrived at pop century at like 1 pm I believe. Wasn’t bad at all.

[@carmelinafaraci8225]

Great timing - we leave around 6pm from NJ and get there around 11:30 - 12 thats with 3 stops for gas and breakfast at Cracker Barrel. We typically stop in Kingsland GA for breakfast around 7ish as soon as it opens and its only about 3 hours from there. you don't hit any traffic.

[@chrisgreene9745]

When you say " condensed " do you mean "conjested " ?

[@jdnrotterdam2150]

I’m agreed with you. Flying is much more expensive than driving a car. Going with a train/public transportation is even more expensive than driving the car fro a to b. Specially when you’re with a family. And i’m also agreed with the good old roadtrip and spending time with your family. From All the vacations with my parents from when i was young I remember the car/roadtrip vacations the most. More than the flight vacations. It’s just more like a adventure. But i do think that driving in the States is more relaxed than here in Europe

[@jdnrotterdam2150]

Are you going to do it different this time? Like with parts/episodes? Like episode 1 filming the roadtrip to Disney . Step 2 parts of the days in Disney. And the last step the drive home ? And than all in one line instead of some videos here and there over a longer period?

[@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV]

That’s a great idea and yes this time I do plan on doing more of a continued story rather than stand alone videos! Thank you so much for that. I can’t imagine driving in Europe is the traffic very bad?

[@jdnrotterdam2150]

@@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV nice! Because i think than us viewers will have a experience like we are with you on the trip. Specially people like me who’s never in disney or america. Imagine… everyone in the Nissan! Yes driving in western Europe is crowded . Everything is smaller and mote compact

[@Zblak100]

Excellent tips!! Thx! Fav are overnight bag, simple but genius and y all night drive ull just crash when ur there an lose the same time u gained

[@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV]

Thank you, Yes you are correct every time I drive straight the next day I’m tired and shot hahahah

[@tjkerrigan492]

Love the drive to FL. I leave midnight too from CT. Looking forward to your trip. Safe travels, STOP at LOVE’s!!

[@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV]

Thank you we stopped at Loves and Buccees

[@RS-cd9cf]

Just did the drive in April via Cape May Ferry and overnight in Kingsland Ga so my last leg to Cape Canaveral was a cake walk , enjoy the trip and be safe . I do this road trip almost every year but it will depend on the air fare next go around also thinking of moving down to Florida and I told the wife where do we vacation if we live in Florida? Lol

[@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV]

Hahahah I have been trying to move to FL for years now lol

[@Angelica..S]

Going through D.C was the hardest part for me with all the traffic and people swerving around me 😂 But otherwise it was amazing! I definitely will be driving every time we go now ❤️

[@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV]

Agreed I tell everyone I ever talk to about the drive that Washington D.C is terrible almost any time of the day. That’s why we refuse to drive any other time other than midnight just to somewhat avoid that hahaha.

[@robs7640]

We try to not travel on I95 through DC and Virginia. We definitely pick95 back up in the Carolinas. We try to drive at night and sleep during the day.

[@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV]

good idea

[@phinsfan2163]

Can’t wait to see the trip!!!

[@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV]

Thank you!

[@xxk4rilsxx]

I’m driving from west Palm beach to New York, what’s the best places to visit on the way up?

[@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV]

Savanna Georgia is a must!

[@Vin3Man]

Just us crickets here waiting for the uploads... Hope you well!

[@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV]

Just got back to NJ today. Almost done editing the first of many. Our trip lasted a little longer than expected lol

[@dougee515]

Your videos have been very helpful driving to Orlando in a couple weeks from DE on the return trip any suggestions for over night stay

[@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV]

We have always struggled where to stop on the way back but we always seem to stop around Richmond Va area.

[@charlesklink7179]

What time do you suggest leaving for the drive back north?

[@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV]

I’m not sure we always tend to around 9am sometimes early but we never tend to his traffic. We try to stop in Virginia and finish the drive to Jersey very early though so we don’t hit traffic. Traffic south of VA is usually none existent so wouldn’t worry about it to much.

[@acecubano2634]

We usually take the cape may ferry to Delaware

[@jaithegoat5983]

Which gps do you use google maps Waze or Apple Maps or built in navigation

[@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV]

Apple Maps via car play. Even though it’s one road pretty much the whole drive “I-95” I still like to have it on to know how much longer is left hahahahah.

[@jaithegoat5983]

@@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV i see but you should use waze or google maps its more accurate. Also try taking 81 instead 95.

[@clairez007]

Go on the cape may Lewis ferry avoid the DC beltway 😉

[@clairez007]

A always have a urinal

[@ruthlong6876]

Those were great tips, have a great time, be safe and have fun, are you taking the dogs with you 👍🙏❤️😎🐬🦀🐟🛥️🍊🍋🍉🥑🥥🌅⛽🛵⚓⛵🎥

[@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV]

Thank you Ruth. The doggies will be staying home this time we have a dog sitter secured, but we are going to miss them like crazy. Mom has been saying everyday she doesn’t want to leave them, but they will be fine!

[@cincychris1]

I’m getting ready for my first NJ to WDW drive next week. I wonder if we’ll be on the road the same time lol

[@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV]

We just took the ride today, It was all smooth up until Savanna and a truck on fire set us back hours lol

[@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV]

Have a great time!

[@Measadam]

How about just 1 driver from NYC 😭 Can I do it without stopping?

[@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV]

I want to say yes it’s definitely possible but the problem is it’s not safe 16+ hours on the road alone is rough. What I would do if I had to do this drive alone straight through is take a few mini stops to spread out and walk around a little and if you feel yourself getting tired at all park and nap either at a rest stop or Walmart. Ultimately if I was doing this drive alone I would stop in Savannah GA

[@RaulHernandez-n4l]

I drove this weekend

[@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV]

Have a great time. I miss it already lol

[@AlexRodriguez-bu5tq]

We are driving in April from Rochester ny (family of 7 3 adults and 4 children) and I am not looking forward to it lol so thanks for the tips

[@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV]

It won’t be as bad as you think trust me it’s a pretty easy drive just make sure to make it fun!

[@chrisreallygotit]

Hey man. I’m moving from southern new york and moving to myrtle beach later this week. I will be in a two man convoy with a 10ft uhaul and my car. we will be switching who drives what vehicle, and we’re both 19. Any tips for the situation?

[@chrisreallygotit]

It’s a 732 mile trip that gps says will take just under 11 hours.

[@davecrupel2817]

I'm going to be making this trip by myself. Eastern MA to Orlando. Giving myself three days to do it. Will that be enough time to do it with comfortable amounts of rest?

[@carmelinafaraci8225]

More than enough. Break your trip up ...how far do you want to get in day1 vs day 2 and then day 3 arrival. if you're willing to drive 8-10 hours a day you'll be fine. Every time you stop make sure you get out and walk around and stretch your legs. Stay hydrated and bring gum and sun flower seeds to keep yourself occupied

[@barbaralanzante1405]

hi can you recommend where to stop or hotel bc we are driving to Boca ty

[@KevinRodriguez-ro7pw]

hey how’s the tolls average spending round trip?

[@computersense5570]

Hi, what days are you going to Disney? I’m also going soon.

[@RS-cd9cf]

He replied to an earlier comment and it looks like he was on the road two days before you posted your comment , he said there was a fire on the highway in a Georgia

[@Curious_Skeptic]

I slept in van and slept just fine at rest stops. 😴 fyi, cheaper to fly! 160 round trip.

[@jodiesaltzman9908]

Whare is your favorite place to stay at Disney

[@jade8568_VR]

Great tips! I'm mostly worried about pumping my own gas! I've lived in nj for 54 years & was married for half of that, so I've never had to do it. Now it'll just be my daughter (who has some minor special needs) & myself.. she cant drive. Everyone says "don't worry it's easy!" . Well of course it's easy...for YOU! UUGGH. I've driven nonstop with a friend of mine who basically drove me nuts the whole way (you don't really know someone till your stuck in a car w them for 18hrs lol) I just want to get there & gtf away from that psycho b*tch🤣

[@johnvlahos1854]

Any new videos coming out this week.

[@FamilyTimeVlogsFTV]

Put the drive video out and more to come! Thanks

[@ItzLays]

I BEEN SUB OVER YEAR

[@KypHeM]

Get the car with autopilot features people the drive is so much easier, the car just drives itself

[@acecubano2634]

Crackle barrel