Ultimate I‑75/I‑95 Road‑Trip Packing List (Georgia → Florida Edition)

Pre‑Departure: Paper Over Panic

  • Digital + paper copies of IDs, insurance, car titles, prescriptions, hotel confirmations, HOA/COI emails.

  • Cloud folder shared with your travel partner.

  • Cash for tolls/parking where cards fail; SunPass research if settling in a toll‑dense corridor.

Car & Truck Prep

  • Tires (tread + pressures), wiper blades, coolant mix, brake pads.

  • Battery test; carry a jumper pack and air inflator.

  • Headlamp + LED flares; compact shovel if winter routing through elevation.

  • Toolkit: torx bits, adjustable wrench, duct tape, zip ties, nitrile gloves.

The “Why Didn’t We Pack That?” List

  • Power bank + car inverter.

  • Collapsible cooler, protein snacks, electrolyte packets.

  • Microfiber towels, wet wipes, paper towels.

  • Sunscreen, lip balm, hats, sunglasses.

  • Refillable water bottles; avoid overfilling at altitude.

Hotel Strategy & Security

  • Book pet‑friendly places with outside entries or quick elevators.

  • Park under a light; back cargo doors toward a wall.

  • Photograph your load daily for inventory/claims.

Kids & Pets

  • Offline shows and audiobooks; magnetic travel games.

  • For pets: vax records, collapsible bowls, calming blankets, reflective leash. Time walks for mornings/evenings.

Packing for Climate Swings

Crossing the Suwannee to the Gulf/Atlantic means more humidity. Keep electronics out of direct sun; run AC before loading passengers. Store leather/wood in breathable wraps with desiccants.

Moving‑Truck Tips

  • Distribute weight low/centered; tie off tall items.

  • Skip cruise control on wet roads; increase following distance.

  • Re‑torque wheel lugs after 50–100 miles.

The Day‑1 Box (Legend Status)

  • Bedding + pillows for all

  • Shower curtain + towels + toiletries

  • Coffee/tea kit + mugs + simple skillet + utensils

  • Router/modem, power strip, surge protector

  • Basic toolbox, scissors, box cutter, trash bags

Upgrade option: Ship this via expedited services so it beats you to Florida and pair with unpacking services for a livable home in hours.

Sample 2‑Day & 3‑Day Plans

  • Atlanta → Tampa/St. Pete (I‑75): 1 long day if rested; 2 days with an overnight around Gainesville; arrive mid‑week for condo elevators.

  • Savannah → Jacksonville/Space Coast (I‑95): Quick same‑day hop; add a short stop for pets/kids; arrive daylight hours for easier unloading.

  • Atlanta → Miami (I‑75 + I‑595/I‑95): Aim for 2 days with a Fort Myers or Naples stop; Day‑2 arrival after rush hour.

Arrival Ramp

  • Quick home perimeter check; photograph pre‑existing marks.

  • Bedrooms first, then kitchen, then modem/router.

  • Hydrate; short grocery run; schedule DMV/insurance updates that same evening.

Next steps: Open the Georgia to Florida master guide for HOA move‑in scripts and hurricane‑season timing, sanity‑check the budget blueprint before last‑minute buys, and skim Rookie Mistakes for first‑week wins.

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