MCO to Ocala with or without Sunpass?
Oct 20, 2017, 11:36 am
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MCO to Ocala with or without Sunpass?
Hi Floridians and Florida fans
I am flying into MCO on Wednesday and renting a car from Sixt. I propose to drive to Ocala
Last time I did this in December 2015 I got to the I-75 somehow and then paid the cash tolls.
Looking in Google maps it is telling me I need to go this route
...which includes the Florida Turnpike
Can anyone clarify? Is this a short stretch of the Florida Turnpike that does not require a Sunpass? I get on and get off again? Or do I need a Sunpass for this road?
Also is my 3 minutes on FL 528 W Toll a cash toll, no toll on this stretch or I need a Sunpass?
If anyone can offer any clarity then I would appreciate it, I have had experiences in Miami where Sixt reps have told me I need a Sunpass when I did not for the 112 to the I-95 and now that toll is also a no cash toll. It would be nice to arrive furnished with some correct advice so I can be on my way without a silly discussion with the Sixt agent.
Thanks all
I am flying into MCO on Wednesday and renting a car from Sixt. I propose to drive to Ocala
Last time I did this in December 2015 I got to the I-75 somehow and then paid the cash tolls.
Looking in Google maps it is telling me I need to go this route
...which includes the Florida Turnpike
Can anyone clarify? Is this a short stretch of the Florida Turnpike that does not require a Sunpass? I get on and get off again? Or do I need a Sunpass for this road?
Also is my 3 minutes on FL 528 W Toll a cash toll, no toll on this stretch or I need a Sunpass?
If anyone can offer any clarity then I would appreciate it, I have had experiences in Miami where Sixt reps have told me I need a Sunpass when I did not for the 112 to the I-95 and now that toll is also a no cash toll. It would be nice to arrive furnished with some correct advice so I can be on my way without a silly discussion with the Sixt agent.
Thanks all
Last edited by JohnnyColombia; Oct 20, 2017 at 11:39 am Reason: Edited because FT inserted the Google Map and I deigned to make my post look prettier
Oct 20, 2017, 12:33 pm
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Expressway Authority website: https://www.cfxway.com/for-travelers/
According to the Florida Turnpike website, the cast trip cost between State Road 528 and I-75 is $4.00.
Turnpike website: http://www.floridasturnpike.com/TollCalcV5/index.htm
Please Note: This is based on internet research. Although I'm in Florida, I pretty much avoid toll roads at all costs.
Oct 20, 2017, 1:59 pm
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Thanks a lot writerguyfl This affords me plenty of comfort.
So two cash tolls to the I-75 and then whatever tiny amounts they request periodically as I go to Ocala. (based on your internet research)
Cheers
So two cash tolls to the I-75 and then whatever tiny amounts they request periodically as I go to Ocala. (based on your internet research)
Cheers
Oct 21, 2017, 11:21 am
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No problem, Johnny.
That second website has a mapping feature that includes both State Road 528 and the Turnpike. It lists the following (in tiny print to the right of the map) when you enter your starting/ending points:
Start Point: S.R. 436/Semoran Blvd. - $0.00
Beachline West Toll Plaza - $2.25
Orlando South (U.S. 17/92/441) - $1.00
Leesburg Toll Plaza - $3.00
End Point: I-75 - $0.00
So, it looks like you're hit three toll plazas. You'll know exactly what change will be needed for each, too.
That second website has a mapping feature that includes both State Road 528 and the Turnpike. It lists the following (in tiny print to the right of the map) when you enter your starting/ending points:
Start Point: S.R. 436/Semoran Blvd. - $0.00
Beachline West Toll Plaza - $2.25
Orlando South (U.S. 17/92/441) - $1.00
Leesburg Toll Plaza - $3.00
End Point: I-75 - $0.00
So, it looks like you're hit three toll plazas. You'll know exactly what change will be needed for each, too.
Last edited by writerguyfl; Oct 21, 2017 at 11:21 am Reason: Fixed formatting.
Oct 22, 2017, 4:55 pm
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No problem, Johnny.
That second website has a mapping feature that includes both State Road 528 and the Turnpike. It lists the following (in tiny print to the right of the map) when you enter your starting/ending points:
Start Point: S.R. 436/Semoran Blvd. - $0.00
Beachline West Toll Plaza - $2.25
Orlando South (U.S. 17/92/441) - $1.00
Leesburg Toll Plaza - $3.00
End Point: I-75 - $0.00
So, it looks like you're hit three toll plazas. You'll know exactly what change will be needed for each, too.
That second website has a mapping feature that includes both State Road 528 and the Turnpike. It lists the following (in tiny print to the right of the map) when you enter your starting/ending points:
Start Point: S.R. 436/Semoran Blvd. - $0.00
Beachline West Toll Plaza - $2.25
Orlando South (U.S. 17/92/441) - $1.00
Leesburg Toll Plaza - $3.00
End Point: I-75 - $0.00
So, it looks like you're hit three toll plazas. You'll know exactly what change will be needed for each, too.
Oct 24, 2017, 7:27 pm
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We take a short segment (maybe 10 miles) of the turnpike and get off in Leesburg to visit the in-laws. Before we acquired a Sunpass we simply grabbed an envelope at the unmanned toll plaza and mailed in our $1. You have a week or 10days, something like that. I don’t see any reason to pay the car rental company to pay your tolls for you. You should make that clear at the counter.