Gulf Stream update

There are two possible routes as of today.  The first route is approx 500 nm and is the preferred route if the winds are right.
The alternative route adds 110 nm, in case we get southerlies or southeasterlies early in the trip. The alternative route will give us a better sailing angle or if we get north to northeasterlies early in the trip, in which case it is desirable to stay out of the stream until they shifted.
Both routes provide about 50-65 nm free miles from the current.
The Rhumb line (about 460 nm) adds 50-65 nm through the water.  IE: GS routing optimization gives a 100-130 nm difference,  about a day of sailing.