I95 South Sign

If you do much traveling along the East Coast of the United States, it is hard to escape doing some driving on Interstate 95. It runs from the Canadian border with Maine to Miami, a distance of 1924 miles, passing through 15 states and the District of Columbia, more than any other Interstate. The final leg of I-95 wasn't connected until 2018 in New Jersey. 110 million people live in proximity to the highway and it facilitates 40% of the US gross domestic product.

I live about five miles from the closest exit. I'm most familiar with the stretch between central Florida and Washington, DC, although I have traveled as far north as New Jersey on it on a single trip in the 80s. I've also been on short stretches in Maine and the Miami metro area.

If you plan to make your way down it at any point, I suggest getting the excellent iOS app, iExit, which tracks your location and gives you information on all the amenities you need while traveling.

For planning purposes, there is an entire website dedicated to traveling the highway.

I-95 Exit Guide | #1 Road Trip & Planning Guide - This comprehensive website offers information on:

  • Real time traffic conditions
  • Tolls
  • Alternate routes
  • Gas prices
  • Hotel booking
  • Restaurant recommendations
  • Construction
  • Weather
  • Shopping (outlet mallls)

As always, you can take a deep dive on Wikipedia.