This! There are no "good" times. Only better ones.I live in the DC area and traffic starts by 6am. I highly suggest 81 and cut east towards Richmond. That will connect you with 95.
Have you (or anyone else) done this? We're considering this for a trip to FL this year at least one way since we don't live too far from Lorton.Have you thought about taking the auto train? The departure station is in Lorton, VA which is in the DC metro area.
I'll second this, this can be just as bad, if not worse, than DC.You have to clear Fredericksburg Virginia before Rushhour