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KellySeven · #**2101** 10-20-2011, 06:37 AM

I drive just over 3 hours one way. Staying over for the weekend would be great, but not an option due to our dogs. I used to feel really bad about how far I had to drive - until I realize that most people that I talk to in the visiting room travel just as far or further. (God bless them - may we all travel safely!) But now I count my blessings - I was able to purchase a reliable car, the roads I drive are very nice, and it's super-scenic going out there. I'm blessed. Now, if only I can find somebody to share the ride with... it'd be nice to have somebody to keep me company, plus I know how it is when you're worried about your vehicle making it to your destination. I'd love to help make it possible for somebody to see their loved one.

mzpooh915 · #**2102** 10-20-2011, 10:29 PM

18+/- hours from South Carolina to upstate NY! It's a hard long trip especially when I'm the only driver but I do it just for him at least every 2 months I'm a full time college student

mzpooh915 · #**2103** 10-20-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kindergirl

I drive 12 hours 1 way, stay at a hotel for the weekend and then drive 12 hours home.

I agree after diving over 17 hours I have to get at least 2 visits so I always stay the night

martha&jason · #**2104** 10-21-2011, 02:21 AM

Well it takes me like 1:10 min there and back loving my man alway and go every week

kkwelch73 · #**2105** 10-22-2011, 10:17 AM

My drive was 13 hours three times a month one way. I live in AZ and he was in Avenal. Thank God they just moved him to Chino. I have not been there yet but they say it will cut my driving down 7 hours.

Lola Mc · #**2106** 10-22-2011, 10:22 AM

I drive about 9 hours one way to Susanville, Ca.

kelssmith · #**2107** 11-02-2011, 04:19 PM

My man is in maryland and I'm in nyc, so its a 5 hr ride for a visit that is 1 hr. But I love him, and will travel 10 hrs if need be.

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PlantLover · #**2108** 11-02-2011, 04:47 PM

we drive 600 plus miles both ways but well worth it to see my son

luvmyprisonguy · #**2109** 11-02-2011, 04:50 PM

Takes me just a few minutes..in the same town...but that will change soon...as soon as they take him out of reception and onto his permanent prison.

He&me · #**2110** 11-20-2011, 10:05 AM

I fly for around 12 hours and then i drive for 6 hours, I made it sometimes only for a long weekend, but in the moment I just cant.... so I have not seen him just much too long. Before I amde it every 2 months

Tina Bee · #**2111** 11-20-2011, 02:56 PM

If he stays in the county jail then it's 30 minutes by lightrail, 10 minutes by car. If he's transferred the nearest correctional facility it's a 40 minute drive. I drove there to pick him up when he was released after his first bid and it's a very long, dark, desolate drive. I was very spooked going because I was alone and and never driven that far by myself before. You pretty much get off the freeway and are in the middle of nowhere. Thank goodness for GPS. I was so glad he rode back with me.

I don't think I'd want to go to that correctional facility to visit. They don't tell you if your family member is in a psych unit and the the visits are extremely specific as in time constraints based on which unit they're housed in. It's not like the county jail at all where you just show up and can get a visit up until almost 10pm. I'll hate it if he's transferred out to the boonies again, but more than likely he will be.

esperandoT · #**2112** 11-21-2011, 07:50 PM

I don't intend to drive from California to New Mexico. I am visiting for Thanksgiving with my 6 mo old daughter and want to go every 3 mo if possible so he can see how much she is growing and she can get to know him.

junglette247 · #**2113** 11-21-2011, 07:58 PM

A 30 minute subway ride thank GOD he is doing his sentence in the county I get to visit him 4 days a week

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gymshoe · #**2114** 11-21-2011, 08:12 PM

4 hours one way!

Princess1029 · #**2115** 11-21-2011, 09:31 PM

580 miles each way.

wiccedswife · #**2116** 11-22-2011, 06:14 AM

havent been able to visit my husband in 2 yrs, havent got a car and its a 6 hour drive.no family to help. we just keep letters going and when i can afford to put money on phone i do.

derekswifey0306 · #**2117** 11-22-2011, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by wiccedswife

havent been able to visit my husband in 2 yrs, havent got a car and its a 6 hour drive.no family to help. we just keep letters going and when i can afford to put money on phone i do.

Where do u live? If anyone has someone in the toledo correctional I would b more thn happy too help

crystal4679 · #**2118** 11-22-2011, 10:40 PM

He is 300 miles away now, so its a 5 1/2 hour drive there and 5 1/2 hours to get home. All for a 2 hour visit one weekend a month.

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agoodwoman318 · #**2119** 11-22-2011, 11:17 PM

A ten minute drive 2hr walk, 45min bus ride (done all 3) God is good

<3ToddShayne · #**2120** 11-23-2011, 07:32 AM

i will have to drive around 4 hours one way, haven't done it yet, just waiting for him to say that he can have visitors. My mom is only 1/2 hour away from him so i will be able to stay there and maybe get in 2 visits before i have to come back.

SoliaLove · #**2121** 11-23-2011, 09:50 PM

2 hrs in public transportation/taxi

TheBeautiful111 · #**2122** 11-26-2011, 10:07 PM

An hour a half drive to Sacramento from Modesto,ca

PrincessSinohui · #**2123** 11-27-2011, 03:00 AM

im in oc anaheim to centinella takes me 3 1/2

Beachhouse · #**2124** 11-27-2011, 07:32 PM

1.5 to 2 hrs each way. I go once a week.

LaceyAdele · #**2125** 11-28-2011, 10:51 PM

I drive 4 hours to see my boyfriend. So worth it but dang. I work Friday and Sat. nights so Im left with Sunday (i'm thanksful for) but that means I cant often and go and stay for the weekend. So end up waking up at 3:30 or so.. and taking off for my day of driving! Through my hair up and glasses on and have my comfy jamies on untll I get about 20 mins from him and change/get myself together at a gastation. 4 hour visit and 4 hour drive home!! Makes for such a long day. I was going once or twice a month but have skipped last month to save a lil extra for Christmas. He deff understands! Gas sucks! And the money you spend while there to eat, Im not going in empty handed. Ugh, is his time up yet??