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Longest Commute
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SpongeScott
Well-Known Member
I can tell you obviously have never driven this trip. My front door--also North Alabama to WDW is 677 miles. A 10 hour trip means I'm averaging 67+ mph! It takes a good 12-13 hours from North Bama.
daniam2188
Member
where in CT are you from? i live in durham (center of state near middletown) and it only took 50 mins to get to bradely the other morning
s25843
Well-Known Member
I have only driven to WDW Once from up here, but it took us 30 hours to drive from Massachusetts (Thanks to NYC Traffic!:fork: ) That will be the LAST time I ever drive to WDW from MA LOL
When we are in Delray it takes about 3 hours using the Florida Turnpike
When we fly it takes about 2.5-3 hours
When we are in Delray it takes about 3 hours using the Florida Turnpike
When we fly it takes about 2.5-3 hours
SpongeScott
Well-Known Member
LOL! Remember Rob, I have two kids and a wife with a bladder the size of a grape.
miles1
Active Member
where in CT are you from? i live in durham (center of state near middletown) and it o
We live in Danbury, also known as the "Parking lot of Connecticut." Its about 65 miles to Hartford or NYC, and consequently, about 90 minutes to Bradley or LaGuardia. We have to watch the speed on I-84 around here, since there seems to be fatal accident at least weekly, not to mention the Conn. State Police are not the most friendly people when they catch you speeding. I try not to go much over 70 mph in the 65 mph zones.
If we drive, we try to avoid the NYC traffic by going over the Tappan Zee and Down the Garden State Parkway as far south as possible. But even the Tappan Zee is usually at a dead standstill and can add an hour or more on the trip.
We've had to postpone our next trip til about November or December, but intend to fly, probably from New York.
We live in Danbury, also known as the "Parking lot of Connecticut." Its about 65 miles to Hartford or NYC, and consequently, about 90 minutes to Bradley or LaGuardia. We have to watch the speed on I-84 around here, since there seems to be fatal accident at least weekly, not to mention the Conn. State Police are not the most friendly people when they catch you speeding. I try not to go much over 70 mph in the 65 mph zones.
If we drive, we try to avoid the NYC traffic by going over the Tappan Zee and Down the Garden State Parkway as far south as possible. But even the Tappan Zee is usually at a dead standstill and can add an hour or more on the trip.
We've had to postpone our next trip til about November or December, but intend to fly, probably from New York.
SpongeScott
Well-Known Member
Re: and a wife with a bladder the size of a grape.
She told me tonight that she could go anyplace, anytime, even if she has just gone. I swear she can manufacture it on the spot.
Thunder5921
New Member
It takes us about 17 hrs to get to Disney. I never forget this past Feb 2003, my husband and I left to drive to Disney. It was 20 degrees with freshly new snow and ice fell that night. Normally it takes us 2 hrs to get to Pittsburgh, PA. It took us 3 1/2 hrs that day. What were we thinking..... I know WARMER WEATHER!!!! LOL. I don't think we will try that again. Plus, I think I would fly next time. It's much faster.
jaylenofan86
New Member
6-7 hours flying from California with one stop.
gibsonc
UK Disney Geek
When I visited WDW in 1999 it took 24 hours to get there. 3 1/2 hour drive down to Gatwick Airport (UK) to arrive 2 1/2 hours before the flight for check-in to find out that the flight was delayed for 8 hours, then a 9 hour flight and then an hour or so to get out of the airport and to Dixie Landings (as it was then).
Eventually got to Dixie Landings around midnight - but well worth it when you here the slow relaxing music in the lobby and know you have arrived!
Eventually got to Dixie Landings around midnight - but well worth it when you here the slow relaxing music in the lobby and know you have arrived!
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Thats the thing i hate about airports now, everyones a suspected terrorist... They recommend you arrive 3hrs before ure departure!
Aslo.. im going up the E.A.C tommorow, to Sydney and Queensland
15hrs 39mins 10secs!
Aslo.. im going up the E.A.C tommorow, to Sydney and Queensland
15hrs 39mins 10secs!
djmatthews
Well-Known Member
OK the last time I went to Orlando in 2001
2 hours 30 drive to Manchester Airport
3 hour wait there
9 hours 30 flight via Canada to refuel.
1 hour wait at Sanford for baggage and car hire
1 hour drive to our villa.
So a 17 hour day really.
2 hours 30 drive to Manchester Airport
3 hour wait there
9 hours 30 flight via Canada to refuel.
1 hour wait at Sanford for baggage and car hire
1 hour drive to our villa.
So a 17 hour day really.