Driving from Toronto to Florida (How to, Tips and Best Route in Winter)

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  • Driving from Toronto to Orlando Florida during the winter. Here's the how to, with helpful tips and best routes in winter.
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  • @markbsb7176
    @markbsb7176 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Sharing is caring lol. Love these trips.

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha. I know. (Check your text messages). I loved the trip too

  • @hokeynding
    @hokeynding 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Love it when you turned the camera to your wife because she was diggin' in the chips. Lol

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hahaha. Ya that turned out pretty funny in the end.
      Thanks for watching

    • @miguelraymond6518
      @miguelraymond6518 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      pro tip : you can watch series on Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching loads of movies during the lockdown.

    • @curtisandre6975
      @curtisandre6975 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Miguel Raymond definitely, I've been using flixzone} for years myself =)

  • @LOLMAN9538
    @LOLMAN9538 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankfully you got there and back just before the chaos of the pandemic.

  • @20thcenturyboy85
    @20thcenturyboy85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this video!

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching

  • @dank8017
    @dank8017 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do look forward to the day when we get our first EV but battery tech is advancing so quickly I would want to wait a bit yet plus charge time and infrastructure needs to catch up first. It seems like too much planning to do a road trip in an EV presently.

  • @ElectricCanuck
    @ElectricCanuck 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent trip vid, Dax!

    • @ElectricCanuck
      @ElectricCanuck 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    • @ElectricCanuck
      @ElectricCanuck 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do the same thing...I overcharge by 3-4%

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Tesla Canuck.

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha. I’m thinking of retiring him this summer

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s always advisable, but the Tesla computer is amazingly accurate.

  • @tonyc6996
    @tonyc6996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Took a trip from NF USA to Toronto for the Auto Show. Was painfully surprised 300 mile range was more like 150 real world. We couldn't even make it round trip without stopping to charge.
    While AP does make it much more enjoyable. I'm still convinced ICE has a huge advantage on trips especially in colder temps. Mercedes now has auto lane change, and Kia's lane centering and cruise is phenomenal. I'm starting to think AP is overrated just due to the name.
    Glad you made it before they shut down!!

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Tony, thanks for your opinion. I agree somewhat. Ya, we were lucky to get in when we did. Please, be well.

    • @tonyc6996
      @tonyc6996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DaxM looking forward to this health scare to be over so hopefully our NY TOC club can caravan up to meet with your chapter in the summer!

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tony C I hope it finishes soon too.

  • @neofaktion
    @neofaktion 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SR+? LR AWD? LR RWD? LR Performance?
    Also, would be super helpful if you used mileage instead of %! Thanks for the good video

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do mention the kms (mileage) used.

    • @NoTimeForThatNow
      @NoTimeForThatNow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Martin Berntsen have you had a Tesla long? Because I couldn’t stand the ridiculously inaccurate range on the display and changed it to % of charge after just a couple of weeks. If I’m ever curious I just look at the energy screen’s projected range. It is much more accurate.

    • @neofaktion
      @neofaktion 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NoTimeForThatNow Yes, drove my S85 for 230 000 kilometers. The percentage is just so vague and boring to look at, and the predictions were perfect for me

    • @NoTimeForThatNow
      @NoTimeForThatNow 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Martin Berntsen maybe the fact that I drive mostly on the highways at high speed, limit is 65-70 mph, so 100-120kph? It may drain the battery faster that way. Do you drive on surface streets more often?

    • @neofaktion
      @neofaktion 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The area I live in only has about 50 - 80 kph speed, and I drive some in town. Very varied

  • @mortgagedavid
    @mortgagedavid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what tesla model is this one? model 3? it looks slick af
    and what camera are you using to the clip?

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a long range Model 3 and I used a GoPro

    • @mortgagedavid
      @mortgagedavid 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DaxM okay ty .. 4k is nice

  • @iggybonds1273
    @iggybonds1273 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should come to NYC

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I ❤️ NYC

  • @markbsb7176
    @markbsb7176 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Was this your first long road trip? Just asking because you said “range anxiety”

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaha. It was the longest, but we’ve been to Montreal (7 hrs), Ohio (5 hrs) and Ottawa (6 hrs) before.

    • @markbsb7176
      @markbsb7176 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      DaxM I want to go back to Nashville and Kentucky. And we are planning on NewOrleans

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      We’re thinking of Tennessee. There’s a cool little place there called Gatlinburg.

    • @markbsb7176
      @markbsb7176 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      DaxM we went to the JackDaniels tour. And some fun things in Kentucky. Some nice hidden gems.

    • @lens300
      @lens300 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@markbsb7176 Last year we did Chicago, Memphis, New Orleans, Nashville and Dayton Ohio. 5200 Kms it was a great drive in the Model 3.

  • @Pride610
    @Pride610 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm from lake Worth Florida

    • @Pride610
      @Pride610 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just kidding! I am really from Michigan. I have family in Lake Worth, Florida. My mom and I drove to Florida last summer. It took us FOREVER to get back to Michigan!

  • @ptsmith4660
    @ptsmith4660 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought the border was closed in Feb. 2020 . How did you get across

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wasn’t. The border didn’t close until March. We did the trip just 2-3 weeks before the pandemic was announced. We were lucky.

  • @jjmartin3580
    @jjmartin3580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What Model Tesla

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tesla Model 3 LR RWD

  • @iPhil77
    @iPhil77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The ICEHOLES, wouldn’t be a happy camper if an EV driver parked in a gas pump spot for 30 minutes before leaving.

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Of course. That’s what makes this behaviour intolerable.

  • @deppi
    @deppi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great road trip Dax. Just in time before covid lockdown i guess. This was in a SR+? Impressive. This gives me confidence i should be able to do road trips to NY well when things open up i guess.

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks. Ya it was right before the lockdowns. This was in a LR RWD model 3.

  • @srin1565
    @srin1565 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    good info Dax... thank you... did you feel any car skid on the road due to snow from Toronto to Newyork state?

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No we didn’t have any traction issues in the snow. Even as cold as it was the car was solid. Amazing for a RWD car.

  • @jimbrownlee1984
    @jimbrownlee1984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am watching this in Oct 2022 and enjoyed your video and information. One thing it would have been nice to mention the interstates and roadways you took but overall good job.

  • @joesmackunstable
    @joesmackunstable 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thanks Dax. im flying to Florida and driving my dads car back next week. this couldn’t have come at a better time for me.

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Perfect. That’s exactly why I made the video. Have a safe trip.

  • @angelolarasantos
    @angelolarasantos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video Dax. Question: How did you guys handle all the tolls on the way. I am planning the same trip this year, we live in Niagara, but I am kind of consuse about all the tolls transporders that will be necessary. Thanks in advantage!

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Surprisingly we didn’t have a single toll (if I remember correctly). The GPS/route must have been set to avoid tolls.

    • @angelolarasantos
      @angelolarasantos 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DaxM well, this simplify a lot! Thanks Dax!

    • @hornermike6940
      @hornermike6940 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@DaxMplease tell me the GPS name. I am moving to Atlanta from Canada Aug 24.

  • @JayPase
    @JayPase 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We're kicking it down to Disneyworld ourselves in the ol' 2018 Model 3 Performance & will be mirroring a lot of the same stops you made - thanks kindly for this video Dax ☺

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have a fun but SAFE trip Jay. Let me know how it went when you get back.
      Safe travels buddy.

  • @jrodd0077
    @jrodd0077 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dax, Ty for sharing, looks like we are doing the trip next week, this will help set expectations.
    Btw- what time of year did you go?

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Julio. We went in mid February just before the pandemic hit.
      Safe travels.

  • @heydarmussavi
    @heydarmussavi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi is your car colour what comes from factory or you did wrap it if yes how much did it cost you ?

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was a stealth PPF wrap. It was approx $4,000 for the whole car.

  • @tony3952
    @tony3952 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey dax quick question it’s almost 4am I’m really tired ! I really want to make the trip from Toronto to California and was wondering how much was it overall there and back ? Amazing video by the way !

  • @iggybonds1273
    @iggybonds1273 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Should have come to NYC

  • @cforte0423
    @cforte0423 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was wondering why it was going to take you so long. Takes me 5 min to fill my tank with gas.

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s too bad. Sorry to hear about your luck. Maybe one day you can get an electric car and enjoy the best trip ever. 🤷🏻‍♂️
      {sarcasm}

    • @cforte0423
      @cforte0423 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DaxM although I see it poses some challenges and takes longer, it looks like you guys had a good trip still.

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cforte0423 no challenges at all as long as you plan ahead and yes, we did have a great time. Doing it all over again in the summer.
      Thanks for watching.

  • @bucketlist3527
    @bucketlist3527 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    In your title I think you should have mentioned TESLA trip. I Actually wanted to know Time and cost for Snowbirds.

  • @natehiger410
    @natehiger410 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I noticed that Canadian drivers are the only drivers do the speed limit here at Buffalo

  • @ojobee
    @ojobee ปีที่แล้ว

    I am inspired to make a trip from Atlanta to Toronto!! Thanks for showing what to expect along the way.

  • @rogermckenzie588
    @rogermckenzie588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What model Tesla his this

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      A Tesla Model 3

  • @Candylovesyou4ever
    @Candylovesyou4ever 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What model version

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is the Model 3 RWD Long range version.

  • @johnp.weiksnar6861
    @johnp.weiksnar6861 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hilarious-where you set your display to miles is right where I walk past, at about that same time of day, on certain days when I charge. Wouldn't it have been something to wave, "Oh, hi Dax & family!" . . . 😂

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That would have been AWESOME!

  • @joesmackunstable
    @joesmackunstable 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how was sheets?

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sheetz was awesome. Very good food, quick and very affordable. Didn’t get to try it until we drove home and forgot to film it.

  • @Thee_Shaz
    @Thee_Shaz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid! Did the car have winter tires or all season?

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The car had winter tires on during the trip. I didn’t want to take the chance of rubbing into some snow throughout the northern states and not have good snow tires on.

    • @DB-tk1lv
      @DB-tk1lv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DaxM I see you had michelin x-ice winter tires, how did they handle in florida? I have the same tires and going to florida next week.

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DB-tk1lv they were totally fine. Didn’t even remember I had them on. XICE are really a great winter tire.

    • @DB-tk1lv
      @DB-tk1lv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DaxM they are but I hear they become dangerous in the heat. So I was a little worried.

    • @DaxM
      @DaxM  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DB-tk1lv I never had a problem in the heat. Ya snow tires don’t have the same compound designed for warm weather, but with that said, I was fine in the highways in Florida and on the way back north. I think the important part is not to be driving at crazy speeds. Regular highway speeds were fine for me and my family.

  • @fishxballz
    @fishxballz ปีที่แล้ว

    8:39 your wife! you lucky man you!