I95 vs Fl Turnpike

[ashevillenccruiser]

Hello folks

 

We are traveling by car through Florida to Ft Lauderdale. We are wondering if the Toll Rd (Turnpike) makes for an easier drive. We understand the additional cost, but given the length of the drive, we are willing to pay it if it holds value. We are specifically wondering about Jupiter down to FLL. Thanks for your thoughts.....

[luv2cruiserccl]

Not sure but a free smartphone app called waze is wonderful on traffic info

 

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[BlueHerons]

Are you coming down through Orlando? If so, yes take the turnpike all the way down.

 

If you are coming down via I95, no I would not jump on the turnpike. The last place it is easy to get on and off is through Stuart.

[cruisequeen007]

We take the Florida Turnpike to Fort Pierce then I95 the rest of the way.

[SSSLargo]

It is worth every penny.

[Capt_BJ]

It is worth every penny.

 

it ain't worth a dime, and takes you out of your way .... if heading to POM you have to get back on 95 once you hit the Dade county line anyway.

Edited October 24, 2015 by Capt_BJ

[Diver2014]

We still live in Miami but are moving to South Carolina this week. We've been making trips back and forth and found this: avoid I 95 around Ft Lauderdale and Miami - take the turnpike. Once out of the metropolitan area, we change over to I 95 at Indiantown Road (exit 116 on the turnpike, exit 87 on I 95).

I 95 and the turnpike are right next to each other there and it's an easy on - off in both directions. Get a Sunpass for the turnpike ahead of time (at CVS or any grocery store) and yes, if you are going to the ports, you will have to get back on I 95 at some point.

Edited October 26, 2015 by Diver2014

[crewsweeper]

We still live in Miami but are moving to South Carolina this week. We've been making trips back and forth and found this: avoid I 95 around Ft Lauderdale and Miami - take the turnpike. Once out of the metropolitan area, we change over to I 95 at Indiantown Road (exit 116 on the turnpike, exit 87 on I 95).

I 95 and the turnpike are right next to each other there and it's an easy on - off in both directions. Get a Sunpass for the turnpike ahead of time (at CVS or any grocery store) and yes, if you are going to the ports, you will have to get back on I 95 at some point.

Nice idea. Just gave it to a co-worker heading south on business.