Just got laid off so I figured, what the hell, I'll go visit my daughter in Pensacola, FL. Did I mention I live in Rhode Island? Anyway I was wondering what the gas availability is on 287, Garden State and the Turnpike due to the storm? I don't want to be spending hours in line waiting for gas. Any info would be great.

 

Think about taking I81 south, rather than the i95 corridor.

Once you hit NY on i95, cross GWB to NJ and take I78 west to past harrisburg, then pick up I81S you can see on the map, knoxville, chattanooga, birmingham, montgomery etc, and you come into pensacola on i65

keeps you away from much of the turmoil- and there is another storm headed into coastal areas


Mike

 

I did think about I81 but my thoughts was it may be to far north and in the snow belt. i95 and I85 are further south. I still have 48 hours before I leave so I may end up on I81

 

There's another storm heading our way. I'd wait until its past before I took off.

 

That storm seems to be coming to ya'll the same way as Sandy did from off of the water so travel down 81 should not be a problem!! Be safe either way!!

 

Don't forget the odd-even gas rationing in NJ in certain counties, based on last numerical digit in license plate, but I can't swear it applies to out of state vehicles. Check it out (and check out the counties as well).

 

Looks like I81 is the way to go. Leaving Friday morning, after the storm comes through.

Thanks for the advise.

 

As stated, beware of our NJ odd/even gas days (last number digit on plate). Vanity plates (all letters) are considered odd. Fuel is getting to be a hit or miss thing around here. (central NJ) Everyone has a full tank, a few full 5 gallon containers and no place to put more gas into, so the lines have subsided. The majority of the gas shortage was self inflicted. There was plenty of warning to be prepared!

Anyhow, I don't see a problem passing thru NJ and tanking up while here. As of today there were no more lines and no wait at the pumps. (Middlesex and Union counties) Enjoy the FL warmth!!!

 

Half the stations are empty,those that get gas run out quickly................

 

Might consider taking a few extra "Fuel Bottles" full of gas with you.They are made for camp fuel but can also be used for Gas.... Just a thought?? Good Luck..