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I drove 40 hours round trip to Disney World to avoid pricey airfare. I saved $300, but I'm not sure I'd do it again.

Carly NeilMar 6, 2024, 19:11 IST

I drove 20 hours to Disney World to save money on travel.Carly Neil

I drove 20 hours from Connecticut to Florida to save money on airfare.
It was nice to be able to pack as much as I wanted, and I enjoyed making stops along the way.

Because I live in Connecticut, flying to Orlando usually makes the most sense when I visit Disney World.

However, because flights over the Presidents Day weekend were over $500 roundtrip, my friend and I decided to drive there instead. In exchange for driving nearly 40 hours roundtrip, I saved about $300 on travel.

Here are the pros and cons of driving from Connecticut to Florida instead of flying.

I didn’t have to worry about luggage space.

There was plenty of space in the car for our luggage.Carly Neil

We got to see lots of interesting sights along the way.

During our drive, we got to see some of Washington DC's most famous sights.Carly Neil

We got to experience new places during the trip.

I finally got to visit Buc-ee's during our trip.Carly Neil

On the other hand, weather can easily impact the trip.

Unexpected weather can alter travel plans.Carly Neil

Road trips can also become monotonous.

The drive became monotonous after a few hours.Carly Neil

There isn't much time to stop for a hot meal.

After lots of snacks and fast-food stops, I was excited to eat at Cracker Barrel. Carly Neil

Overall, the drive was worth the money saved — but I'm not sure I'd do it again.

I saved $300 by driving to Florida instead of flying.Carly Neil

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