Drive I-95: Exit by Exit Info, Maps, History and Trivia 6th Edition (Interstate Drive) Spiral-bound – August 14, 2013

I had been looking for a companion volume to the long running "Along Interstate-75", and this is it, following exactly the same format. It provides a wealth of data, but I wonder about the authors' research.I cite some examples regarding the depiction of highway widths. In northern New Jersey, the highway, which follows the N.J. Turnpike, is shown as 3 lanes wide (implying 6 lanes total for both directions), but is actually 12 lanes wide for much of the distance down to exit 9 (and has been so for many years), and 10 lanes down to exit 8A. The presence of separate eastern and western spurs through the Meadowlands is not shown at all.In northern Virginia, the highway is shown as 6 lanes wide between exit 160 and the Woodrow Wilson Bridge that spans the Potomac River. I know from personal experience last year that most or all of this stretch is 8 lanes wide, not counting the separate reversible express lanes south of I-495, which are not shown at all.In Florida, the road is shown as 4 lanes wide between exits 298 and about 273 (more on that below), but this stretch has been 6 lanes for at least 3 years. In south Florida, the road is shown as 6 lanes between exits 87 and 79 and between exits 66 and 14, but is at least 8 to 10 lanes wide, and some of that has been true for over 10 years. On the other hand, the road is shown as 6 lanes between exits 173 and 129, and while that is the aim, some of the widening from 4 lanes has not even begun yet!Also, some road widths mysteriously change between exits (such as between exits 278 and 273 or between exits 249 and 244, both in Florida), so one does not know exactly where that happens. And I don't like the idea of using graduated darknesses in the color gray to denote speed limits; the use of multiple colors would be preferable. And where HOV lanes exist, the authors paint a green stripe up the middle of the road, which makes determining the total number of lanes difficult in some instances.Since this sort of data can be corroborated by looking at satellite photos on sites like Google maps, I wonder how accurate the rest of the contents are.One more caveat for people traveling through the Philadelphia area: the book does not cover the section of I-95 that runs from Trenton through Philly and down to Wilmington, DE, instead following the N.J. Turnpike, which is natural since most thru travelers will take that route.Don't get me wrong; I like the concept of the book, and I will use it. A lot of information in the text portion is positively delightful. But I hope the authors do some better basic research before the 7th edition comes to press, so that I can give it a higher rating.

We purchased this book as we travel I-95 betweek New York and South Carolina several times a year.It's nice to have in the car when we are looking to make a stop for a quick bite or to fill up. You can get some of the same info from the signs on the highway but it's nice to have the time to look at our own pace.I would have given it five stars except for one flaw. When looking at the hotel info in the book it shows hotels which it indicates are pet friendly. This is important for us as we travel with our dogs. We usually make the trip in a single day with just stops for food and fuel ( and to walk the dogs). A couple of times when we wanted to leave in the evening to avoid the traffic out of New York and stop part way down we looked for a hotel which would allow our dogs. We found quite a few of the hotels indicating pet friendly in ths book were only accepting service dogs. Or they have size restrictions on the dogs they accept. We had an 80 lb Golden so was difficult to find a place to stay with her. I would like the guide to more clearly state which hotels are service dogs only and which take "regular" pets to make the search quicker. All in all a good book - just needs a little fine tuning.

I was just updating my copy of the Drive I-95 Exit book. My husband and I love this guide for trips from Pennsylvania to Florida. It is so useful regarding what is at each exit along the way (gas, hotels, restaurants, sight of interest, etc.). It also lists what the speed limits are, tolls... it is so inclusive. Best yet, if you don't like to leave the highway to use a restroom, you know exactly where the rest areas area as well as the states' "Welcome Centers."Maybe you are fine with your phone app., but I haven't found one as inclusive as this book.

I have just purchased my second copy of this book. We travel I95 and this book is a necessity for a long trip. The book lists the rest stops, gas stations, places to sleep and eat along the route. While my husband drives I keep the book open on my lap and can tell him what is ahead of us and interesting things in the areas we are driving through. My first book was falling apart and had multiple notes in the margins. When I received the second book I transferred the notes. The book is full of historic and interesting facts of the areas surrounding I95.

This is a must have book for travelling down the I-95 corridor. There is alot of information packed into each page informing the reader of food, gas and shopping facilities at each exit. We also like the information on upcoming tolls including the cost of each toll. Speed limits are posted as well as possible radar traps. The drive along I-95 is fun, scenic and crazy busy in places and this book made it all the more interesting! Money well spent!

Excellent information plus hotel locations and recommendations on points of interest.