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Here is my itinerary when I drove down to Tx. from Philly.
First leg: Philly to Greensboro N.C 8hrs 473 miles
I95, avoid the beltway during rush hour at all costs. If you must take the beltway, think of driving past the DC beltway during non rush hours between 2-4 pm.
Once you get into VA remember to remove your Radar Detector from your windshield.
Hide it in the centre console if you wish to continue to use it.
After the last 100 miles, make a stop in Raleigh or maybe even Greensboro/Burlington. Avoid Durham at all costs.
Second leg: Greensboro/Burlington NC to Montgomery Alabama
In Greensboro NC, the road splits from 40/85 to just I40 and I85. There are a few places that can repair your beloved Volvo in NC. If you need help, just send me a e-mail and I 'll point you the right way. (Likewise in Austin also) From Greensboro to Atlanta will take you 5-6 hrs depending on traffic and how fast you go. Make sure your car can handle the 70mph speed limit down 85south en route to Georgia. After you get passed Atlanta, look for I65 and head for Alabama. Normally I stop in Montgomery, but if you must, Greenville Alabama along I65 is also a great place to stay. Motel rooms particularly the Hampton Inns are realtively cheap. Plus you can book their rooms along the way so you'll know where to get rest.
Third leg: Greenville/Montgomery Alabama to Houston/Austin
I highly recommend you stopping by Houston. It's just a fascinating city. And yes, you'll be exhausted by the time you get there. A lot of folks will stop by New Orleans for lunch, but I don't know what the conditions are like down there after Hurricane Katrina. From I65 you'll link to I10 right away. This will take you all the way past Houston should you choose not to stop there at all. I will then take TX-71 exit #695 on I10 and then take a straight shot up to TX. Please be very careful of speed traps on TX-71. This will take you all the way to downtown Austin.
If you need a mechanic for your Volvo, or looking for spare parts/wheels then Vol-Tech is the place to go. Their site is www.vol-tech.com
Have a safe journey.
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