Using Amtrak Auto Train from VA to FL with the Mustang

[scazea]

Well the good thing about this Mustang is that it will force you to stop since the mileage is not that great

Specially GT! Maybe 300 miles autonomy on highway?

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[GrabThatBlue]

Specially GT! Maybe 300 miles autonomy on highway?

I never reached 300 miles, but yeah, with no traffic and constant speed maybe yes haha

 

[LouG]

I just looked on google maps, it looks like a doddle. One overnighter and, from what I've seen of US roads, it'll be safer and more relaxing than the same distance here.

 

[Kevi]

Specially GT! Maybe 300 miles autonomy on highway?

I wouldn't want to go any further without stretching my legs but on a 4 hour highway trip I was seeing 26mpg which would put it close to 400 miles. Avg about 20 driving around town. Much better than my jeep which is like 15 town, 17 highway. The mustang is a little more aerodynamic than a brick on 35s.

 

[Bear376]

With planning, a long drive is no problem. I use an app to plan fuel stops. There are some states that are much higher priced than average. I like fueling at Sam's Club when convenient. Rest breaks are usually Love's, QT and Buc-ees. Your best chance at decent facilities. I also recommend forgoing any adventures in dining. I love checking out new places, but there were occasions that it was regrettable. And don't fail to plan your place to sleep. Nothing worse than getting tired on a trip and finding out that all the rooms for miles are full for an event. And read the reviews. When my 2025 comes in, I have six weeks to get it prepped to my needs before a 3200 mile trek to VA, that will include a run at the Tail of the Dragon and the Air Force Museum in Dayton among other things.

 

[Kevi]

before a 3200 mile trek to VA, that will include a run at the Tail of the Dragon and the Air Force Museum in Dayton among other things.

There's a nice one at Dulles airport too.

https://airandspace.si.edu/visit/udvar-hazy-center

 

[LouG]

That's the beauty of a huge country, lots to see and do.
I've travelled every State Highway in little old NZ, and a lot of the minor roads. Pretty much seen and done everything worth doing.
But I've always thought it's about the journey, not the destination. I live for road trips.

 

[Bear376]

There's a nice one at Dulles airport too.

https://airandspace.si.edu/visit/udvar-hazy-center

Been there, and the D.C. museums. Would love to go there again. Things are always changing. Have also done Pima, the CAF museum in Houston and several others. And several I would like to see. I also had my 2019 aboard the USS Lexington, and toured the USS Kidd, USS Texas, USS Batfish. My hope is to do the Henry Ford Museum and revisit the D-Day Museum in New Orleans. And don't ask me how many car museums I have been to, because I can't count that high. The only thing is not being able to go to all the places I would like to see.

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