Driving to Florida..?

[wakosama]

BIL had another heart attack. So I have to drive to FL and get some family heirlooms can't be shipped. Driving alone from Spring/Humble area to 100mi south of Orlando. Really could use some road and travel tips for this trip. Haven't done a long road trip for years. Anyone can give me road advise for the highways and preferred stops/gas points really appreciated. Safety and security advice too please. Just over 1000mi per google maps. says 15hrs.

Crossing 4 states, LA, MS, AL, FL. What are the carry regs? Do they all have reciprocity with TX?

Thanks all.

 

[baboon]

The good news is there are Buc-ee’s all the way. Personally if I had to do it I’d look into flying them renting a vehicle for the way back.

How much are you going to get? I couldn’t imagine that distance in a rented box truck. Dragging a trailer would suck equally, & both being a security risk every time you stop be it for food fuel or the night.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Sucks man, sorry to hear it.

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Just take your time and enjoy the drive rather than fight to get there sooner.

 

[oldag]

I-10, I-10, I-12, I-10 and I-10.

Can't advise on stops, as I don't know how far you drive in a day. I drive it straight through most of the time.

Carry

 

[majormadmax]

First and foremost, sorry to hear about your brother-in-law!

I've driven from San Antonio to Jacksonville numerous times. It's a pretty mundane drive which is mainly interstate. That's just over a thousand miles and 15½ hours, and I would recommend breaking it up instead of trying to motor on through.

You are good to carry along the entire route, Louisiana and Alabama have reciprocity with Texas, and Mississippi and Alabama have permitless carry if you are at least 21 years old.

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A while back, I would have to stop just before hitting Alabama, unload my pistol and put it in the trunk of the car for the entire 66 miles. It sucked and was pointless.

Safe travels!

 

[innominate]

In La you could run into traffic on the I-10 over the Mississippi in Baton Rouge and the Atchafalya Bridge. A bad wreck or traffic jam could delay an hour +. In Lafayette get gas, cracklins and boudin at Billy's on 49, 1/2 mile north of 10. If you want to stop in Lake Charles, Steam Boat Bill's has good food. I like the crawfish pistolet's(sp) and fried seafood. Watch for a speed trap in Welsh. There could be a couple traps in small towns from lake Charles to BR.

 

[Tnhawk]

When I was young I would drive 12+ hours frequently. I now try to stop after 8-9 hours day.
I'd avoid staying overnight in the New Orleans area.

 

[Vaquero]

Friendly territory.
Proceed with little care.

 

[skfullgun]

Yep. Used to drive straight through. Now it’s a two day trip with an overnight stay around Mobile.

 

[TexasRedneck]

If you can wait until late next week, I could run over, meet up and we could go - overnight if you wish on the way down, but come back non-stop (other than maybe a cat nap in a well-lit gas station, etc).

 

[Grumps21]

BIL had another heart attack. So I have to drive to FL and get some family heirlooms can't be shipped. Driving alone from Spring/Humble area to 100mi south of Orlando. Really could use some road and travel tips for this trip. Haven't done a long road trip for years. Anyone can give me road advise for the highways and preferred stops/gas points really appreciated. Safety and security advice too please. Just over 1000mi per google maps. says 15hrs.

Crossing 4 states, LA, MS, AL, FL. What are the carry regs? Do they all have reciprocity with TX?

Thanks all.

Yes they do. There are some differences state to state, and I always go to this site and write me a cheat sheet of the laws of the different states I travel through.

https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/ccw_reciprocity_map/fl-gun-laws/

Some states have ammo stipulations, mag capacities, different rules around where alcohol is served, open carry, duty to identify, castle doctrine, LTC vs. no LTC etc. Home work and a little common sense.

 

[Dawico]

Stay on the Interstate and it's an easy drive.

If you're doing the speed limit get the hell out of the left lane.

Use your cruise control.

Not sticking to one speed and camping out in the fast lane are good ways to get run over.

 

[FireInTheWire]

Be sure to stop in LA and call them coon-ass's

 

[MountainGirl]

BIL had another heart attack. So I have to drive to FL and get some family heirlooms can't be shipped. Driving alone from Spring/Humble area to 100mi south of Orlando. Really could use some road and travel tips for this trip. Haven't done a long road trip for years. Anyone can give me road advise for the highways and preferred stops/gas points really appreciated. Safety and security advice too please. Just over 1000mi per google maps. says 15hrs.

Crossing 4 states, LA, MS, AL, FL. What are the carry regs? Do they all have reciprocity with TX?

Thanks all.

Safe travels my friend.
You have a good head.
You'll be fine.

 

[oldag]

Last time coming back from FL, a bunch of Texans were running 85 mph most of the way back. Made for a quick trip.

 

[mroper]

it can be done in one drive, if you want to. You can't relax once you hit Florida because you still have a ways to go. I recommend getting libby and download books on tape or some of your favorite Podcasts. Don't stop at that gas station at the end of the causeway in LA (the Tiger stop). I got shitty gas that clogged up my injectors.

 

[Ausländer]

Sorry to hear about your BiL.

As others have covered everything already, I'll just add my $0.02 based on recent SC runs.

Traffic in/around big cities will suck - even on the highway, no surprise.

Break up the trip - stop, stretch and walk around a bit.

A good radar detector is handy as well as having a 'rabbit' - just give them enough lead to spring the trap without being caught in it yourself.

 

[gasgas]

Usually stop in Biloxi at a casino overnight
Don’t gamble much just about halfway to Florida

 

[Tex62]

Last time coming back from FL, a bunch of Texans were running 85 mph most of the way back. Made for a quick trip.

Last time I made that trip was 09/12/01. Had flown to Orlando on 9/11. Drove back to Dallas at 100mph in a rental Corolla


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