We were usually out of Tampa Bay in a day or 2. Solo straights or vans. Getting into FL was more of a challenge. If it was time to come home we would try to get folks to at least SC, AL, or GA.
Safety Pulled the "S"... "Space time continuum restriction" allowing you to drive however you wanted and still show up 15m early. Only really good safety people can bend time/distance. Just say thanks moot!
Retire and Move. I went from Tampa Bay ~3M people to Lafayette TN ~4500 people. The only time we have a traffic tie up is when 4 really polite people get to the 4 way stop at the same time. No after you, No go ahead, Go ahead you look busy...