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re: Why does traffic suck driving through Ocala, FL?
Posted on 6/14/23 at 6:12 am to Basura Blanco
Posted on 6/14/23 at 6:12 am to Basura Blanco
quote:Was dis you?
Maybe its because I have driven that route so often, but coming east from Texas/LA, its so damn boring I almost look forward to hitting the tunnel in Mobile.
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Posted on 6/14/23 at 6:16 am to Byrdybyrd05
You got the Northerner entitled freaks to deal with now my baw
Posted on 6/14/23 at 6:36 am to Byrdybyrd05
Im sorry but this can't be true. Only Baton Rouge has bad traffic.
Posted on 6/14/23 at 7:15 am to Byrdybyrd05
Just wait until you drive thru Lakeland 
Posted on 6/14/23 at 7:47 am to Byrdybyrd05
Some days you can drive 90mph through Ocala, then others, traffic is backed up 25 miles for no reason. My little one went to UF and it was a crapshoot every time we went up to visit.
The interstate from I-10/I-75 intersection to Airline Hwy is the longest 530 miles on the planet.
The interstate from I-10/I-75 intersection to Airline Hwy is the longest 530 miles on the planet.
Posted on 6/14/23 at 7:51 am to Byrdybyrd05
Friend,
My assumption has always been the traffic is due to Signature Brands Popcorn’s headquarters and factory being located in Ocala. Signature is the largest producer of popcorn tins that we all love so dearly, especially during the Advent season, in the world. Would it not be great if we could arrange a field trip there?
Yours,
TulaneLSU
My assumption has always been the traffic is due to Signature Brands Popcorn’s headquarters and factory being located in Ocala. Signature is the largest producer of popcorn tins that we all love so dearly, especially during the Advent season, in the world. Would it not be great if we could arrange a field trip there?
Yours,
TulaneLSU
Posted on 6/14/23 at 7:51 am to Byrdybyrd05
You are right it wasnt like that until the last few years. From Tampa to Ocala is a nightmare especially in season. We left SWFL heading to St.Simons the day the snowbirds left. Mistake. It should have been 5 hours took over 8 with Tampa- Ocala a shitshow. Actually took the backroads and saved an hour. Lord dont let it rain either.
Posted on 6/14/23 at 7:55 am to Byrdybyrd05
quote:
Why does traffic suck driving through Ocala, FL?
Blame The Villages.
Posted on 6/14/23 at 7:59 am to Swamp Angel
Grew up in Orlando... Paradise in 60's...40,000 people. Now that many every hour on I-4
Posted on 6/14/23 at 8:04 am to Wtodd
Yup
Posted on 6/14/23 at 8:06 am to roberma
Them snowbirds are entitled as frick
Posted on 6/14/23 at 8:45 am to Byrdybyrd05
Ocala is getting a Bucees at their own new interchange in 2025. Let’s see how the traffic is in a couple years.
This post was edited on 6/14/23 at 8:46 am
Posted on 6/14/23 at 8:48 am to Swamp Angel
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Anywhere on I-4, from Daytona to Tampa, is a pain in the patoot! I-4 during rush hour on a week day is nearly as bad as Atlanta.
The champions gate area just past disney is the worst spot though. No matter what time of day it is backed up.
Sanford area lately during rush hour has gotten horrible.
This post was edited on 6/14/23 at 8:51 am
Posted on 6/14/23 at 9:17 am to Byrdybyrd05
typical of govt dot planning, wait till its a mess and then try to solve it.
Posted on 6/14/23 at 9:19 am to Byrdybyrd05
Taking US-27 from Ocala area to near Tallahassee is showing less and less of a time difference that I-10/I-75 when I drive from Pensacola area to south of Tampa. Sometimes I take US-98 through Brooksville....
Less traffic for sure.... some old Florida sights remain though fewer and fewer
Less traffic for sure.... some old Florida sights remain though fewer and fewer
Posted on 6/14/23 at 1:33 pm to thegambler
quote:
Only Baton Rouge has bad traffic.
Only Baton Rouge has bad traffic with no viable alternative for west bound I-10 traffic to avoid a 90 degree turn that also funnels three lanes to one and half lanes. And this is AFTER a bridge crossing.
Even Mobile, which is half the size of BR and does the same thing into a tunnel gives you two full lanes, has another tunnel right next to it, and a loop to a bridge crossing a few miles away that adds 15 minutes to your trip.
Nothing along the 1-10 corridor compares to the BR west bound bridge self inflicted shite show.
Posted on 6/14/23 at 1:37 pm to Swamp Angel
quote:
Anywhere on I-4, from Daytona to Tampa, is a pain in the patoot! I-4 during rush hour on a week day is nearly as bad as Atlanta.
Anyone who says Disney is the happiest place on earth has never driven down 4 to get there. It's the world's largest parking lot.
Posted on 6/14/23 at 1:41 pm to Byrdybyrd05
You haven't been in years and this one time is your sample size?
Traffic can suck pretty much anywhere. We head to Orlando several times per year, and honestly we just drive overnight. We leave after rush hour in ATL and plan to arrive after midnight. Typically no traffic at all, it just costs an extra hotel day but it's worth it to me.
Traffic can suck pretty much anywhere. We head to Orlando several times per year, and honestly we just drive overnight. We leave after rush hour in ATL and plan to arrive after midnight. Typically no traffic at all, it just costs an extra hotel day but it's worth it to me.
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