Driving from Philly to UA, help me plan

SEA_tide
Sat, 14 Feb 2015 22:52:44 +0000

Virginia Tech is roughly halfway if you take the I-81 route. You’d also avoid Atlanta traffic, which is a benefit.

Are you planning on driving straight through both ways with only an overnight stop to sleep? If you have the time, stop and see different places. Otherwise, really consider the time saved and extra cost (if any) by flying. Alabama is an easy state to drive in as traffic is generally very light. You can rent a car in Birmingham and drive around Alabama. If the cost is similar, remember that you’re not paying maintenance on the rental car and get to drive a newer, sometimes brand new, vehicle. It’s also possible to fly into Nashville or Atlanta and drive from there.