NY to FL

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We are driving to FL Aug 13 to our new home. We will be leaving as soon as we complete the closing (starts at 11AM). Hope to be on the road by 2PM, driving straight through with 3 drivers New City NY (Rockland County) to Boynton Beach FL (Palm Beach County). Not sure what to expect once we hit the road. I am sure there are several metro areas that will bog us down, certainly DC depending what time we hit it. Any words of wisdom as to the route and potential congestion? I see two options, straight down 95 or head toward coast and take Chesapeake bay bridge and tunnel. That would avoid DC and only adds 24 miles to trip. Thoughts? Thanks in advance for your help. T & L