Route 19 - US Hwy 19
Pennsylvania to Florida with video clips

One of the major North/South arteries to drive to Florida

We all have that bucket list, and the drive south on Highway 19 is one of mine. Quite the journey so far.

Route 19
US Hwy 19

A most famous Highway that remains relatively the same over the past 80 years

Drive along with us in early December, 2013 for a look at the past history of many that drove this famous route to Florida. The route actually starts in Erie, PA but many joined along the way at various locations on their way down to St Petersburgh, FL. Here are the Northern States

Click the map markers for Video clips & further writeups of Northern Route 19 highlights.

1. Pennsylvania:
Several video clips driving along Route 19 from Erie to Pittsburgh. One in the Meadville area and another in the small town of Zelienople . So many of these small towns can be driven through in minutes but each one gives a true feeling of community togetherness.
Entering Pittsburgh a conscious decision was made to Use Interstate 79 and bypass some very congested highways. A stop at Neville Island on the Ohio River, however did provide an adequate rest period.
2. West Virginia:
West Virginia is one of my favorite States to drive, however, one must like mountainous terrain. Several drives in the area include Interstate 79 (where Route 19 is always close by) in northern West Virginia and then in the Summersville area on Route 19 itself that links Interstate 79 & Interstate 77.
A highlight in the area is viewing one of longest suspension bridges in the world as it crosses the New River Gorge. The New River Gorge bridge allows for a brief rest stop at an excellent State Park.
3. Virginia:
In this area of Virginia it is quite mountainous however when travelling from Bluefield to Bristol, TN it is mostly on a two lane road (each way) on Route 19 that travels on the valley floors with mountains on the side. Actually when you reach Abington you can get on Interstate 81 to Bristol.