Jersey City, NJ to West Chapel, FL 1st Week of December

[Fred Jumayao]

My wife has volunteered to drive her sister from Jersey City, NJ to Wesley Chapel, Florida during the first week of December. I'm not that familiar with the area and won't be with her. Based on a Google Map search between the two locations I guess the shortest path is via I-95. They plan on stopping before the nightfall staying at a hotel and not making any night drives. Would appreciate any tips from folks who frequent this part of the country or have made this trek before around this time.

Any preferred areas to stop along the way, safe and close to the freeway.

Thanks in advance.