It's a Very Long Ride......
Hi Hopetotimeshare,
We live near Boston, and we drove to Myrtle Beach about two weeks ago.
Ten hours of driving got us to Fredericksburg, VA which is north of Richmond, VA.
We took the Tappanzee around NYC, but hit a wall of traffic at 6pm on the other side of DC, into VA
On the way back, we were luckier, and got to DC from Myrtle Beach in 8 hours. And back to the Tappanzee 6 hours after that.
I think getting to South of the Border, which is in South Carolina, in 8 hours is very optimistic. If you think you can make it in 8 hours, make sure you bring your radar detector (which is illegal in NC!!), because you'll be flying!
I don't know where in CT you are, but figure on 8 hours getting you to somewhere around Richmond VA. Myrtle Beach, SC or Charleston SC is another 8 hours. I'd guess it's still another 8 (at least) to get you to Orlando.
My times may be off, but only by an hour or two.
There's no other way to say it...the drive is a haul!
We only stopped for gas and occaisonal bathroom breaks.
My advice, give yourselves plenty of time. Don't rush. And have fun!
bward