New Port Richey Forum: Driving New Port Richey to Tallahassee

I have done both ways from Clearwater, 19 to I-10. And I-75 to I-10.

I think it takes about the same time to get to the same point, I-10 and US19 going either way. And, starting in NPR, puts you closer to start with, so I would say just going up 19 will be the quickest, at least by a little bit.

Once you get up past the Hudson area, traffic really thins out on 19 and the speed limit raises, I think it's 60, or 65 in some areas. Of course, you need to slow going through the little towns along the way.

Is it scenic? Not really... no more, or less than I-75. Lots of trees, and usual rural sights.

I would (and do) pick US19 when making the drive, even from farther South in Clearwater.