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| Total Mileage in State: | 471 miles | |
| Northern End: | At Georgia state line | |
| Southern End: | At FL 826 / FL 924 near Miami | |
| Mileage covered in Photos: | 471 miles | |
| Counties covered in Photos: | Miami-Dade, Broward, Collier, Lee, Charlotte, DeSoto, Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, Sumter, Marion, Alachua, Columbia, Suwannee, Hamilton | |
| Major Junctions in Photos: | I-595, in Sunrise I-275, near Parrish I-4, near Brandon I-10, in Lake City |
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| Control Cities in Photos: | Miami Lakes, Hialeah, Weston, Naples, Fort Myers, Bradenton, Tampa, Wildwood, Ocala, Gainesville, Lake City | |
Northbound
- Section 1: Miami Lakes to Naples (Exit 101)
- Section 2: Naples (Exit 101) to Venice (Exit 193)
- Section 3: Venice (Exit 193) to Tampa (Exit 261)
- Section 4: Tamps (Exit 261) to Gainesville (Exit 382)
- Section 5: Gainesville (Exit 382) to Georgia Border
Section 1: Miami Lakes to Naples (Exit 101)
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As FL 924 Toll West comes to an end here, the ramp to the southern beginning of Interstate 75 North begins. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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The speed limit on Interstate 75 North starts out at 70 mph, which is the standard speed limit on most rural Interstate highways in Florida. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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The first Interstate 75 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 2: NW 138th St / Graham Dairy Rd (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Beyond Exit 2, Interstate 75 curves to the north to head for its interchange with Interstate 595 in Sunrise. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Speed Limit - 70 mph. In fact, barring any work zone speed limits, the speed limit is 70 mph for the entire 471-mile duration of Interstate 75 in Florida. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Another Interstate 75 North reassurance shield as the northward curve continues. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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View on Interstate 75 North, now looking directly to the north. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 4: FL 860 - NW 186th St / Miami Gardens Dr (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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View on Interstate 75 North. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 7: Miramar Pkwy (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exits 9A-B to Pembroke Pines. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 9A to Hollywood. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 9A: FL 820 East - Pines Blvd (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 9B: FL 820 West - Pines Blvd (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 10A to Cooper City and Exit 10B to Southwest Ranches. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 11: Sheridan St (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 13A to Davie and Cooper City. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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These covered signs are for the future Express toll lanes, which is what all the construction during this stretch of Interstate 75 is for. The express toll lanes will work similarly to those on Interstate 95. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 13A: Griffin Rd East (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 13B: Griffin Rd West (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 15 to Weston. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 15: Royal Palm Blvd (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North approaching Exit 19 - 1 1/2 miles. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 19 to FL 869 Toll (Sawgrass Expwy). (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Approaching Exit 19, Interstate 75 Northbound thru traffic must move to the two leftmost lanes. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Exit 19 traffic should follow Interstate 595 East to access the express lanes on it. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 19: Interstate 595 East / FL 869 Toll North - Ft Lauderdale / Coral Springs (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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View of the long ramp for Exit 19. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North as it passes underneath the ramps to and from Interstate 595 and curves to the west once again. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 595 West traffic joins Interstate 75 North at mile marker 18. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North reassurance shield. I-75 will travel due west from this point to Naples via Alligator Alley. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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The speed limit remains 70 mph. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 21: FL 84 West - Indian Trace (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 22: Glades Pkwy (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 23 to Sawgrass Recreational Park and Everglades Holiday Park. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 22. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Exit 23 is the final exit before Alligator Alley, which is tolled. The next exit on the Alligator Alley portion of Interstate 75 North is 26 miles ahead. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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The toll plaza for Alligator Alley on Interstate 75 North is 2 1/2 miles ahead. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 23: US 27 - Hialeah / South Bay (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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The Alligator Alley Toll Plaza lies 1 mile ahead, at mile marker 25. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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The toll rate for cars at the time this photo was taken was $3.00 for the entire 75-mile (roughly) length of the Alligator Alley portion of Interstate 75. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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SunPass holders should keep right at the toll plaza while cash customers should keep left. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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The first Rest Area on Interstate 75 (and Alligator Alley) is 10 miles ahead. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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This sign lists the toll rates for all classes of vehicles. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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View approaching the toll plaza for Alligator Alley. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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A closer view of the toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 25, leaving the toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Speed Limit - 70 mph. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 28. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at access to a Recreational Area. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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View of the Recreational Area alongside Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley). This is the first of a number of such pull-offs along Alligator Alley. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at the Recreational / Rest Area at mile marker 35. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Another Recreational Area turnout on Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley). (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 39. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 41. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 44. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) entering Miccosukee Indian Reservation. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 47. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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The ramp seen here is not an exit and is for official use only. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 49 to Big Cypress Seminole Reservation. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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The next services beyond Exit 49 are 52 miles ahead. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 49 to Billie Swamp Safari and the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at Exit 49: CR 833 - Snake Road (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) entering Collier County. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) entering Big Cypress National Preserve at mile marker 51. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at another Recreational Area turnout. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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View of the ramp to the Recreational Area at mile marker 52. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 55. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 59. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 60. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Recreational Areas are accessible from the Rest Area ahead. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at a Rest Area / Recreational Areas in Collier County. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Speed limit signs at mile marker 64. In addition to the standard rural Interstate speed limit of 70 mph in Florida, a minimum speed limit of 50 mph also applies. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 67. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Big Cypress National Preserve is accessible through the Recreational Area ahead. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at another Recreation Access Area. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 74. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 77.5. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 80 to Big Cypress National Preserve and Everglades National Park. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at Exit 80: FL 29 - Everglades City / Immokalee (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) leaving the Big Cypress National Preserve. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley). It's 22 miles to the junction of CR 951, 32 miles to Naples, and 60 miles to Fort Myers. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 85. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 87. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 90. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 93. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 95. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Mileage sign for the next two major junctions with Interstate highways on Interstate 75 North. It's 129 miles to the junction of Interstate 275 North toward St Petersburg, and it's 162 miles to the junction of Interstate 4 toward Tampa and Orlando. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take any of the next 3 exits to Golden Gate. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 101 to East Naples and Collier-Seminole State Park. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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At mile marker 100, we see the southbound toll plaza for Alligator Alley as the toll road ends heading northbound. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 101 to FSW State College and Rookery Bay Reserve. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 101: CR 951 / To FL 84 - Naples / Marco Island (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
Section 2: Naples (Exit 101) to Venice (Exit 193)
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The speed limit remains 70 mph in the Naples area. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 75 North. It's 5 miles to the junction of CR 896, 39 miles to Fort Myers, and 161 miles to Tampa. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North approaching Exit 105 - 1 1/4 miles. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 105 to Naples Airport and Naples Zoo. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 105: CR 886 (Golden Gate Parkway) - Golden Gate / Naples (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 106. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 107: CR 896 (Pine Ridge Rd) - Naples / Golden Gate (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Trucks are prohibited in the left lane for the next 25 miles. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 111 to Corkscrew Sanctuary, Hodges University, and Ave Maria. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 111: CR 846 (Immokalee Rd) - North Naples / Delnor-Wiggins State Park (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 116 to the Dog Track and Lovers Key State Park. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North entering Lee County. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 116: CR 865 (Bonita Beach Rd) - Bonita Springs / Gulf Beaches (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 118.5. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 123 to Florida Gulf Coast University, Coconut Point Mall, and Koreshan State Historic Site. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 123: CR 850 (Corkscrew Rd / Miromar Outlets Blvd) - Germain Arena / Estero (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 128: CR 840 (Alico Rd) - San Carlos Park / Southwest Florida International Airport (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 131 to JetBlue Park and CenturyLink Sports Complex. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take either of the next 2 exits to Cape Coral. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 75 North. It's 11 miles to Fort Myers, 90 miles to Sarasota, and 134 miles to Tampa. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North approaching Exit 131 - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 131: CR 876 (Daniels Pkwy) - Cape Coral (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take any of the next 4 exits to Fort Myers. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 133. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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The truck lane restrictions come to an end here for the time being. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 136 to Calusa Nature Center, Hodges University, and Edison Mall. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 136: FL 884 (Colonial Blvd) - Fort Myers / Lehigh Acres (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 138 to Imaginarium Museum and Edison/Ford Estates. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 138: FL 82 (ML King Jr. Blvd) - Fort Myers / Immokalee (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 139: CR 810 (Luckett Rd) - Fort Myers (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 141 to Harborside. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 141: FL 80 (Palm Beach Blvd) - Fort Myers / La Belle (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 143 to Shell Factory and Lee Civic Center. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 143: FL 78 (Bayshore Rd / Pine Island Rd) - North Fort Myers / Cape Coral (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 143.5. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Mileage sign listing the distances to the interchanges with Interstate 275 and Interstate 4. It's 84 miles to the junction of Interstate 275 and 117 miles to the junction of Interstate 4. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 146. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North entering Charlotte County. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 151, as I passed through a very brief downpour. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 155. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 158 to Babcock/Webb Wildlife Management Area. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 158: CR 762 (Tuckers Grade) - Tropical Gulf Acres (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at the Weigh Station in Charlotte County. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 161 to FSW State College and the Tourist Info Center. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 161: CR 768 (N Jones Loop Rd) - Punta Gorda / Punta Gorda Airport (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 75 North. It's 3 miles to the junction of US 17, 11 miles to Port Charlotte, and 103 miles to Tampa. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 164 to Punta Gorda Historic District. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 164: US 17 - Punta Gorda / Arcadia (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 167 to Harbour Heights. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 167: CR 776 (Harborview Road) - Port Charlotte / Charlotte Harbor (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 170 to Charlotte Sports Park and Lake Suzy. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Also take Exit 170 to Port Charlotte Mall. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 170: CR 769 (Kings Highway) - Arcadia / Port Charlotte (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North entering Sarasota County. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take either of the next 2 exits to North Port. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 175. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 179: CR 779 (Toledo Blade Blvd) - North Port (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 182: CR 771 (Sumter Blvd) - North Port (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 184. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take either of the next 2 exits to Gulf Beaches. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 189. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 191 to Myakka State Forest and State College of Florida. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 191: CR 777 (River Rd) - Englewood (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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North of Exit 191, the truck lane restrictions go back into effect. Trucks are prohibited in the left lane for the next 71 miles this time. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 193 to Venice Historic District. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 193: CR 765 (Jacaranda Blvd) - Englewood / Venice (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Gore point signage for Exit 193. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
Section 3: Venice (Exit 193) to Tampa (Exit 261)
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 195: CR 762 (Laurel Rd) - Nokomis / Laurel (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 75 North. It's 9 miles to the junction of FL 72, 17 miles to Sarasota, and 68 miles to Tampa. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 198. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take any of the next 4 exits to Sarasota. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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This mileage sign lists the distances to the next 3 exits to the Gulf Beaches. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 203. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 205 to Sarasota Square Mall. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 205: FL 72 (Clark Rd) - Siesta Key / Arcadia (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 207 to Suncoast Technical College and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 207: FL 758 (Bee Ridge Rd) - Sarasota (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 210 to Downtown Sarasota Historic District and Mote Aquarium. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Also take Exit 210 to Nathan Benderson Park. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 210: FL 780 (Fruitville Rd) - Sarasota / St Armands (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take either of the next 2 exits to Lakewood Ranch. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 213 to New College of Florida and USF Sarasota-Manatee. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 213: CR 610 (University Pkwy) - Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport / Sarasota (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take either of the next 2 exits to Bradenton. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 217A to Lakewood Ranch. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 217A: FL 70 East - Arcadia (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 217B: FL 70 West - Bradenton (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 220A: FL 64 East - Wauchula / Zolfo Springs (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 220B: FL 64 West - Bradenton (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 224 to Gamble Mansion and the Bradenton Area Convention Center. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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This sign warns of congestion on the ramp for Exit 224 ahead. During peak hours like in this photo, you can see that there is truth to it. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 224: US 301 - Ellenton / Palmetto (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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The speed limit remains 70 mph. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 225.5. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 228 (Interstate 275 North) to Port Manatee and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North approaching Exit 228 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 228: Interstate 275 North - St Petersburg (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 229 to Moccasin Wallow Road and Little Manatee River State Park. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 229: CR 683 - Parrish (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Mileage sign at mile marker 230.5. It's 9 miles to the junction of FL 674, 13 miles to Ruskin, and 35 miles to Tampa. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Trucks are prohibited in the left lane for the next 32 miles. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North entering Hillsborough County. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 234. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at the Rest Area in Hillsborough County. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 238. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 240 to Wimauma Convention Center and Hillsborough Community College. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 240: FL 674 - Ruskin / Sun City Center (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 243. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 246 to Big Bend Rd. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 246: CR 672 - Apollo Beach (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 75 North. It's 5 miles to Riverview, 12 miles to Brandon, and 19 miles to Tampa. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 250 to Gibsonton Dr. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 250: Gibsonton / Riverview (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 254 to Brandon TownCenter and take Exit 256 to Ybor City. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 254: US 301 - Riverview (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 256: FL 618 Toll West - Tampa / Port of Tampa (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 257 to Hillsborough Community College. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 257: FL 60 - Brandon (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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The junction of Interstate 4 is now 3 miles ahead. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 75 North. It's 3 miles to Mango, 10 miles to Temple Terrace, and 97 miles to Ocala. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 260A to Mango and take Exit 260B to the State Fairgrounds. (Photo taken 5/23/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 260A: FL 574 East - Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (Photo taken 5/23/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 260B: FL 574 West - Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (Photo taken 5/23/17). |
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Take Exit 261 to Plant City and Lakeland. (Photo taken 5/23/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 261: Interstate 4 - Tampa / Orlando (Photo taken 5/23/17). |
Section 4: Tampa (Exit 261) to Gainesville (Exit 382)
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Take Exit 265 to the Museum of Science and Industry as well as the Shriners Hospital. (Photo taken 5/23/17). |
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Take Exit 265 to the University of Southern Florida and Busch Gardens as well. (Photo taken 5/23/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 265: FL 582 - Fowler Ave / Temple Terrace (Photo taken 5/23/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 266: CR 582A - Fletcher Ave / Morris Bridge Rd (Photo taken 5/23/17). |
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Interstate 75 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/23/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 75 North. It's 2 miles to Bruce B Downs Blvd, 14 miles to Land O' Lakes, and 88 miles to Ocala. (Photo taken 5/23/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 270: CR 581 - Bruce B Downs Blvd (Photo taken 5/23/17). |
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Take either of the next 2 exits to Wesley Chapel. (Photo taken 5/23/17). |
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Take Exit 275 to New Port Richey. (Photo taken 5/23/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 275: FL 56 - Land O' Lakes / Tarpon Springs (Photo taken 5/23/17). |
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Interstate 75 North entering Pasco County. (Photo taken 5/23/17). |
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Interstate 75 North as traffic from Interstate 275 North prepares to merge into it just ahead, as I-275 North terminates at I-75 via the long ramp partially seen on the right. (Photo taken 5/23/17). |
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The speed limit remains 70 mph. (Photo taken 5/23/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at the Rest Area in Pasco County. (Photo taken 5/23/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 279: CR 54 / FL 54 - Zephyrhills / Wesley Chapel (Photo taken 5/23/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 281.5. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Take Exit 285 to Saint Leo University and Pasco-Hernando State College. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 285: FL 52 - Dade City / San Antonio (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 290. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 293: CR 41 - Dade City (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 75 North. It's 7 miles to the junction of US 98/FL 50, 59 miles to Ocala, and 94 miles to Gainesville. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North entering Hernando County. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 296. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Take Exit 301 to Ridge Manor and Weeki Wachee. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 301: US 98 / FL 50 - Orlando / Brooksville (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 305. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at the Rest Area in Sumter County. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Take Exit 309 to Florida National Cemetery. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 309: CR 673 / CR 476B - Webster (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 312. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Take Exit 314 to Dade Battlefield Historic State Park. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 314: CR 48 - Bushnell (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Speed Limit - 70 mph. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 319. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Take Exit 321 to Coleman Federal Correctional Facility. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 321: CR 475 / To FL 470 - Sumterville / Lake Panasoffkee (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 327. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Take Exit 329 to The Villages and Leesburg. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 329: FL 44 - Iverness / Wildwood (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 330. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 75 North. It's 62 miles to Gainesville and 98 miles to Lake City. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 332. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North entering Marion County. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at the Weigh Station in Marion County. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Take Exit 341 to the Museum of Drag Racing. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 341: CR 484 - Belleview / Dunnellon (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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The next Rest Area beyond the upcoming one is 37 miles ahead. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at the Rest Area in Marion County. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Take any of the next 3 exits to Silver Springs. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Sign listing the distances to the three upcoming exits to Ocala. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 348. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Take Exit 350 to College of Central Florida. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 350: FL 200 - Ocala / Silver Springs (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North approaching Exit 352 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Take Exit 352 to Appleton Museum of Art and Silver Springs State Park. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 352: FL 40 - Ocala / Silver Springs (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 354: US 27 - Ocala / Williston (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Take Exit 358 to Florida State Fire College. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 358: FL 326 (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 363. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 366. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Take Exit 368 to McIntosh and Jai-Alai. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 368: CR 318 - Irvine / Orange Lake (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 371. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North entering Alachua County. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Take Exit 374 to Paynes Prairie State Preserve. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 374: CR 234 - Micanopy (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 379. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Take any of the next 4 exits to Gainesville. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at the Rest Area in Alachua County. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Take any of the next 3 exits to the University of Florida. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Trucks should take Exit 382 for the truck route to FL 24/FL 26 East. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 382: FL 121 / To FL 331 - Gainesville / Williston (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
Section 5: Gainesville (Exit 382) to Georgia Border
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Take Exit 384 to the UF & VA Medical Centers and the Museums of Natural History, Art, and Performing Arts. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 384: FL 24 - Gainesville / Archer (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 386. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Take Exit 387 to the University of Florida and Oaks Mall. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 387: FL 26 - Gainesville / Newberry (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 390: FL 222 - NW 39th Ave / Gainesville (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Mileage sign at mile marker 391. It's 10 miles to Alachua and 36 miles to Lake City. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 393. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 396. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Take any of the next 3 exits to High Springs. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 399: US 441 - Alachua / High Springs (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 402. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 404: CR 236 - High Springs / Lake Butler (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 407. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North entering Columbia County. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at the Rest Area upon entering Columbia County. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Take any of the next 3 exits to Lake City. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Take Exit 414 to O'Leno State Park and Ichetucknee Springs State Park. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 414: US 41 / US 441 - Lake City / High Springs (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Speed Limit - 70 mph, minimum speed limit - 50 mph. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 418. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 419.9. Apparently, they had to continuously replace milepost 420 because it kept getting stolen and eventually gave up and settled for 419.9. It should be pretty obvious why mile marker 420 might get stolen. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 423: FL 47 - Fort White / Lake City (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 426. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Take Exit 427 to Florida Gateway College and the VA Hospital. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 427: US 90 - Lake City / Live Oak (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 75 North. It's 6 miles to the junction of Interstate 10 and 61 miles to Valdosta. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 431. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 433. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North approaching Exit 435 - 1 mile. How do you like the unneccessary arrow at the top right corner of this sign? Luckily these signs will be replaced soon from what I've read. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 435: Interstate 10 - Jacksonville / Tallahassee (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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View on Interstate 75 North as it passes under Interstate 10. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 437. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North entering Suwannee County. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Take Exit 439 to Stephen Foster State Park and Big Shoals State Park. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Also take Exit 439 to the State Farmers Market. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 439: FL 136 - White Springs / Live Oak (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 75 North. It's 11 miles to the junction of US 129 and 49 miles to Valdosta. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 441. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North crossinig the Suwannee River. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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On the north side of the Suwannee River, Interstate 75 North enters Hamilton County. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 444. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at the Agricultural Inspection Station in Hamilton County. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 447. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at the Weigh Station in Hamilton County. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Take Exit 451 to Florida Sheriffs Boy's Ranch Road. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Also take Exit 451 to Spirit of Suwannee Music Park & Camp. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 451: US 129 - Jasper / Live Oak (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 453. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 455. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Take Exit 460 to Suwannee River State Park. Interstate 75 North at mile marker 455. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 460: FL 6 - Jasper / Madison (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 462. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 465. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 467: FL 143 - Jennings (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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One final Interstate 75 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 468. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Nearing the Georgia border, this sign thanks you for visiting Florida. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 470. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at the Georgia state line, as it leaves Florida after 471 miles. (Photo taken 5/25/17). |