372 miles via I-95 and VA 234 with one bio break. Auto miles: 381 (extra miles mostly in Florence getting gas and a birthday card for my grandson). Cumulative route miles: 1,031. Cumulative auto miles: 1,065.
This was as easy as expected. No tire failures, no accidents, no bad weather. Simple. I like that. Especially after a disappointing cruise and a stressful Hop 2.
The only difficulty on the trip was the road construction. I-95 is always under construction, but there is more than usual now. I estimate that 80% of I-95 in NC is under construction. I think another lane is being added, which will be good when completed but is a PITA now. A lot of SC is under construction as well.
Our home for the evening – as mentioned in my previous post – was the Super 8 by Wyndham. It was every bit as nice as it seemed at first. A nice bed, a nice bathroom, a microwave, a mini fridge, and a TV with some good cable channels. The free continental breakfast was basic and the coffee was barely adequate, but they had frosted flakes. Can’t go wrong with frosted flakes.
We did a bit of shopping in Florence before heading to VA. I had to find a card and some wrapping paper for my grandson who had a birthday Sunday. We also needed gas and were fortunate to find regular gas for $2.82 per gallon at a nearby Sam’s Club.