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Better route from Tallahassee to Tampa, US 98/19 to 589 or I-10 to 75?
Posted on 6/12/25 at 4:31 pm
Posted on 6/12/25 at 4:31 pm
Anyone have experience with the US 98/19 & Suncoast Pkwy drive? I’ve always taken I10 / 75 without issues but it has been years since I made the drive. Any input is appreciated.
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Posted on 6/12/25 at 4:35 pm to Ry_garou
I did the old route highway from Tallahassee to Orlando a couple of years ago. Wasn’t much slower and I enjoyed going through the little towns and being off the interstate.
A major hurricane tore through part of the area recently, so not sure what kind of impact that has had.
A major hurricane tore through part of the area recently, so not sure what kind of impact that has had.
This post was edited on 6/12/25 at 4:36 pm
Posted on 6/12/25 at 4:35 pm to Ry_garou
Took the old route leisurely about 4 years ago during COVID, it was a ghost town.
Probably won’t be bad while school is out.
Probably won’t be bad while school is out.
Posted on 6/12/25 at 4:35 pm to Ry_garou
US 19, without a doubt. I always take it down to Tampa or Central Florida
Less traffic, much less stressful, better chance of avoiding traffic backups on 75, a no brainer
Less traffic, much less stressful, better chance of avoiding traffic backups on 75, a no brainer
This post was edited on 6/12/25 at 4:39 pm
Posted on 6/12/25 at 4:50 pm to Ry_garou
The interstate may be slightly faster, but I'd do 19/98/589. Very little traffic in most parts of those roads, I-75 can be chaos with some really crappy drivers and lots of truck traffic. I do 98 for both Tampa and Orlando, but I live south of Tallahassee which makes the choice easier for me.
Posted on 6/12/25 at 4:52 pm to oldtrucker
I 75 from Lake City, FL to Wildwood, FL should be avoided all during the summer and in the winter holiday season.
Posted on 6/12/25 at 5:07 pm to Ry_garou
Just make sure your Last Will is up to date before hopping on I10/I75
Posted on 6/12/25 at 5:15 pm to Ry_garou
98 is much more scenic old Florida-ish, 75 is much faster absent a major crash.
As was mentioned Helene messed that forgotten coast area up pretty badly so I’m not sure if they’re fully back online yet in some areas.
As was mentioned Helene messed that forgotten coast area up pretty badly so I’m not sure if they’re fully back online yet in some areas.
Posted on 6/12/25 at 5:16 pm to Ry_garou
Airplane
Posted on 6/12/25 at 5:56 pm to Ry_garou
I have taken this trip probably 100 times. I always take 19 and Suncoast Pkwy/Veterans Pkwy. Traffic is almost non-existent and there are plenty of places to get gas. I10/I75 is a terrible drive. It's worth the extra time to take 19.
Posted on 6/12/25 at 6:01 pm to PrezCock
75 is usually bad. That's about all you need to know
Posted on 6/12/25 at 6:18 pm to tide06
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98 is much more scenic old Florida-ish, 75 is much faster absent a major crash.
75 really isn't that much faster is it?
I drove down 98 in December and the hurricane damage wasn't all that bad.
Posted on 6/12/25 at 6:50 pm to Funky Tide 8
I live about 2 miles from 19 just south of Perry.
Many times, I've pulled out on 19 and not seen a car in either direction for miles.
I 75 is a Racetrack...
Many times, I've pulled out on 19 and not seen a car in either direction for miles.
I 75 is a Racetrack...
Posted on 6/12/25 at 7:50 pm to Turner River Terror
Took 75 towards Orlando a few times and took 98/19 once towards Tampa about two years ago.
I’ll never take 75 again if I have to. 98 is a really nice drive, not a ton of traffic, and honestly I didn’t notice a time difference versus what the map told me I would have gotten there if I took 75
I’ll never take 75 again if I have to. 98 is a really nice drive, not a ton of traffic, and honestly I didn’t notice a time difference versus what the map told me I would have gotten there if I took 75
Posted on 6/12/25 at 8:38 pm to MasterAbe1
Take US 19 from 1-10 to Crystal River. Then take the toll road to Tampa. It ends at the airport. You are on OT so I know you are a baller that can afford the toll
Posted on 6/12/25 at 8:56 pm to Hank R Hill
Thanks for all the info, and yes I budgeted for the pay by tag toll because I am an OT baller. 
I would fly but my Boeing has been grounded due to recent events..
I would fly but my Boeing has been grounded due to recent events..
Posted on 6/13/25 at 10:29 am to Ry_garou
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Thanks for all the info, and yes I budgeted for the pay by tag toll because I am an OT baller.
I would fly but my Boeing has been grounded due to recent events..
I would stop at some springs along the way.
Posted on 6/13/25 at 10:41 am to Ry_garou
I have driven that route from Ft Walton to Bradenton many times in the nearly 40 years I have lived up here.
It is more leisurely and less stressful than 75. I-10 isn't bad.
However, in those 40yrs, many of the "old Florida" relics and feel have disappeared. While some towns have withered (eg Perry), others have grown - esp as you go further south on 98.
Since I was going to Bton, I usually cut over on 98 to I-75 at Brooksville.
It is more leisurely and less stressful than 75. I-10 isn't bad.
However, in those 40yrs, many of the "old Florida" relics and feel have disappeared. While some towns have withered (eg Perry), others have grown - esp as you go further south on 98.
Since I was going to Bton, I usually cut over on 98 to I-75 at Brooksville.
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