Bypassing Miami
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From: Brockport, NY
I'd prefer riding Central Florida either 441, 27 or 29. 41's Tamiami Trial highly congested traffic if you decide to ride through Tampa all the way to Naples. Scenic, but won't be fun shifting gears, dealing with the cottonheads and young texting turds.
Ride safe,
Thorey
Ride safe,
Thorey
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Yes, avoid Tamiami /41 from Tampa to Naples because of congestion/traffic.
Only use it from Route 29 to Krome/997 in daylight.
People make that mistake all the time when they read the history of the Tampa to Miami road thus called Tamiami Trail / 41 and fail to research the congestion and 100's of traffic lights.
The Route 29 suggested is rather rural and avoids that congestion and is mostly a 45 mph to 55 mph two lane road (one lane in each direction).
Tamiami Trail / 41 suggestion was from junction of Route 29 to Krome / 997 mostly a 45 mph to 55 mph road too.
That specific area is rural, everglades area.
Two lanes (one lane in each direction).
A daylight only road in my opinion due to limited services and possible animal encounters.
Other area's of Tamiami Trail / 41 are rather congested, high traffic area's as explained.
Other area's are OK for a quick connection but not for a trip.
On Tamiami Trail / 41 from junction of Route 29 to Krome / 997 there are about 60-65 miles.
There are only two traffic lights in that section...one traffic light at intersection of Route 29 (most times blinking red) and another traffic light at the intersection of Krome / 997 a real traffic light.
If you get stuck behind an RV or have a tail of traffic behind you in that specific area of Tamiami Trail it is possible to eventually pull over at a look-out or air boat for a moment and let them get far ahead of you.
Also, do not confuse Tamiami Trail section described with Alligator Alley/I-75 that runs parallel about 15 to 20 miles north of section described.
Alligator Alley/I-75 is an interstate with posted speeds of 70 MPH and is a high speed toll road with little to no gators visible but can be taken day or night.
Only use it from Route 29 to Krome/997 in daylight.
People make that mistake all the time when they read the history of the Tampa to Miami road thus called Tamiami Trail / 41 and fail to research the congestion and 100's of traffic lights.
The Route 29 suggested is rather rural and avoids that congestion and is mostly a 45 mph to 55 mph two lane road (one lane in each direction).
Tamiami Trail / 41 suggestion was from junction of Route 29 to Krome / 997 mostly a 45 mph to 55 mph road too.
That specific area is rural, everglades area.
Two lanes (one lane in each direction).
A daylight only road in my opinion due to limited services and possible animal encounters.
Other area's of Tamiami Trail / 41 are rather congested, high traffic area's as explained.
Other area's are OK for a quick connection but not for a trip.
On Tamiami Trail / 41 from junction of Route 29 to Krome / 997 there are about 60-65 miles.
There are only two traffic lights in that section...one traffic light at intersection of Route 29 (most times blinking red) and another traffic light at the intersection of Krome / 997 a real traffic light.
If you get stuck behind an RV or have a tail of traffic behind you in that specific area of Tamiami Trail it is possible to eventually pull over at a look-out or air boat for a moment and let them get far ahead of you.
Also, do not confuse Tamiami Trail section described with Alligator Alley/I-75 that runs parallel about 15 to 20 miles north of section described.
Alligator Alley/I-75 is an interstate with posted speeds of 70 MPH and is a high speed toll road with little to no gators visible but can be taken day or night.
Road Warrior
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From: se michigan
When I was thru there last Sept they were working on 997 south of 41. Heading down that way in a few weeks this time may run 75 to 27 to turnpike instead. I like Card Sound Rd especially on a bike because the traffic can go from running 70+ to stopped due to the insanity that goes on in the passing zones on the stretch of US1 between Florida City and Key Largo. And a stop at Alabama Jacks is always nice too.
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