Driving to the keys, where to stop in between?

lolalolo86 · 17 Apr 17, 03:03 PM

The plan so far for honeymoon next Sept:

Land in Sanford, drive to I-95 and stop off just south of Titusville at Fairfield Inn & Suites (possibly, there are a few hotels here at this junction). Stay one night and then drive down to Key Largo or Islamorada for our first stop in the Keys.

Now google maps says from Titusville hotel to Islamorada is average 4.30 hour drive. We would hope to take advantage of time difference and waking up early to get ahead on the road before most Floridians hit the roads for work. We may not bother with breakfast and just have a snack (planning to visit Target or Walmart near by hotel on night of arrival for road snacks) so about 2 hours into the drive we will want to stop off for proper food. Where can anyone suggest that doesn't deviate too far from the I-95 or, further south, the turnpike? I am sure there will be many chain places along the way to turn off at but any particular location that could be recommended as being safe, friendly and easy to find from main road?

Thanks

lolalolo86 · 19 Apr 17, 02:08 PM

Anyone?

Guest · 19 Apr 17, 02:24 PM

Port St Lucie has many eateries on the exit Boulevard. Exit 121

lolalolo86 · 19 Apr 17, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by anna-marie

Port St Lucie has many eateries on the exit Boulevard. Exit 121

Thanks, think I have found where you mean. Seems like a good midway place. Cheers!

Guest · 19 Apr 17, 02:38 PM

exitexplorer/highways/US.../#.WPdnvoWcEqQ

Hope this helps, we usually stop at Sebastian a bit earlier but it is not as convenient.

lolalolo86 · 19 Apr 17, 02:50 PM

Just found a service plaza near here which I think would do us. It has EOS and a Wendy's which we both enjoy. Somewhere to use the loo and have a little rest. Thanks for bringing the area to my attention!

lolalolo86 · 19 Apr 17, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by anna-marie

exitexplorer/highways/US.../#.WPdnvoWcEqQ

Hope this helps, we usually stop at Sebastian a bit earlier but it is not as convenient.

Perfect thanks. So depending which road we decide on I have options!

Guest · 19 Apr 17, 03:51 PM

No problem, enjoy your break and your stay in the Keys.

19 Apr 17, 02:24 PM	#3
	19 Apr 17, 02:24 PM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	Port St Lucie has many eateries on the exit Boulevard. Exit 121

19 Apr 17, 02:38 PM	#5
	19 Apr 17, 02:38 PM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	exitexplorer/highways/US.../#.WPdnvoWcEqQ Hope this helps, we usually stop at Sebastian a bit earlier but it is not as convenient.

19 Apr 17, 03:51 PM	#8
	19 Apr 17, 03:51 PM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	No problem, enjoy your break and your stay in the Keys.