wandb Posted January 21, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Hoping someone familiar with Fort Lauderdale area can advise us. From Port St. Lucie to Port Everglades on Friday morning, would you recommend taking I-95 to I-595 to the port? Or is there any advantage to taking the toll road from Port St. Lucie to I-595 to the port? Is there construction or too much traffic on I-95? Just wondering, since Google always shows to take the toll road (and we had thought to take I-95). Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin Terri Posted January 21, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Take I-95 unless the traffic is too heavy or you plan to be traveling at rush hour. We had no problems a few weeks ago on I 95. It does not appear to be any construction. Terri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
put me on a ship Posted January 21, 2015 #3 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I-95 is a much heavier traveled road around Ft Lauderdale and Miami. We always use the turnpike, but we also have a Sunpass. If you aren't going during rush hour, I-95 might be okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bnxshs Posted January 21, 2015 #4 Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) I would agree that I-95 to I-595 to PE should be good with a couple of exceptions: 1. if you are arriving on a weekday during rush hours. Make use of the HOV lane if you can. Generally after 9:30am I-95 flows fairly well. 2. any accident will bring either I-95 or the turnpike to a halt. Build in some extra time if you can. 3. there is (and has been for years) construction going on at the end of I-595. Be sure to follow the signage to get to the PE entrance. It's easy to get confused and routed away from the entrance. There are a couple of entrances to PE so be sure to familiarize yourself before arriving. All entrances lead to the ships! Edited January 21, 2015 by 0bnxshs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandb Posted January 21, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Thanks, everyone! Just want to find the easiest----and QUICKEST---way to get on that ship!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted January 21, 2015 #6 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Thanks, everyone! Just want to find the easiest----and QUICKEST---way to get on that ship!! Sounds like you, too, might be a candidate for this thread: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2154519 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeslimin Posted January 21, 2015 #7 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Get the Florida 511 app for your smart phone. It will give you forewarning about accidents and delays on the roads to your destination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted January 22, 2015 #8 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Turnpike to I-595 would be our call. You're much more likely to have traffic problems on 95. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceanwench Posted January 22, 2015 #9 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Definitely I-95 if you want to get there quickly. Turnpike takes you too far west. Also is only two lanes until you get past the tollbooths in Lake Worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandb Posted January 22, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Sounds like you, too, might be a candidate for this thread: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2154519 :D That's me, all right!! Almost "all of the above" am I guilty of ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystictraveler Posted January 22, 2015 #11 Share Posted January 22, 2015 How funny. My wife and I will be going from PSL to the Zuiderdam in the morning as well. We drove up from the Ft. Lauderdale airport yesterday and it took 95 minutes on the turnpike. We are staying about 10 minutes away from the turnpike exit. The turnpike is much more convenient for us to get to and I don't think the traffic is as hectic so we will be taking it again tomorrow when we return the car to the airport. Then we will take a cab from there to the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted January 22, 2015 #12 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Just drive safe and slow.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandb Posted January 23, 2015 Author #13 Share Posted January 23, 2015 How funny. My wife and I will be going from PSL to the Zuiderdam in the morning as well. We drove up from the Ft. Lauderdale airport yesterday and it took 95 minutes on the turnpike. We are staying about 10 minutes away from the turnpike exit. The turnpike is much more convenient for us to get to and I don't think the traffic is as hectic so we will be taking it again tomorrow when we return the car to the airport. Then we will take a cab from there to the port. Hi, Mystictraveler. Where are you staying? We are at the Homewood Suites. It is an amazing place for the price. I found myself wondering at the supper tonight if any of the folks around us were going on the cruise tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystictraveler Posted January 23, 2015 #14 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Hi, Mystictraveler. Where are you staying? We are at the Homewood Suites. It is an amazing place for the price. I found myself wondering at the supper tonight if any of the folks around us were going on the cruise tomorrow! Actually we are visiting my father-in-law who lives here. Safe travels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeponcruising Posted January 23, 2015 #15 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I live in Boca Raton. I would go out of my way to take the turnpike v I-95. That road scares me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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