Road trips from New York

Road Trips from New York

Launch unforgettable drives from New York City. From quick day trips to the Hudson Valley and nearby beaches to multi-week adventures across New England, Canada, the South, and epic cross-country routes, this page lists the most popular road trips starting in New York. Filter by duration (day trip to 60+ days), season, direction, and theme to find the perfect route.

79 Curated itineraries
19 Duration options
Updated November 13, 2025

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Route map from New York to New Haven
1 Day Easy

New Haven

Connecticut
View on map

Highlights

Yale University, museums, pizza.

Route

Bridgeport, CT

Driving stats

130 km 1.6 hrs

Trip profile

Direction NE Score 78

Best months

April May September October

Themes

city food university
Route map from New York to Hartford
1 2 Days Easy

Hartford

Connecticut
View on map

Highlights

State Capitol, Mark Twain House.

Route

New Haven, CT

Driving stats

190 km 2.2 hrs

Trip profile

Direction NE Score 75

Best months

May June September October

Themes

city history
Route map from New York to Salem
2 Days Easy

Salem

Massachusetts
View on map

Highlights

Witch Trials history, museums, coastal scenery.

Route

Boston, MA

Driving stats

379 km 4.1 hrs

Trip profile

Direction NE Score 88

Best months

September October

Themes

historic city culture
Route map from New York to Cold Spring
Day Trip Easy

Cold Spring

New York
View on map

Highlights

Hudson Highlands hikes, riverfront town.

Route

New York City Tarrytown Bear Mountain Bridge Cold Spring

Driving stats

98 km 1.3 hrs

Trip profile

Direction N Score 86

Best months

Apr May Jun Sep Oct

Themes

Scenic River Hiking Small Towns
Route map from New York to Baltimore
2 Days Easy

Baltimore

Maryland
View on map

Highlights

Inner Harbor, National Aquarium, seafood.

Route

Wilmington, DE

Driving stats

302 km 3.2 hrs

Trip profile

Direction SW Score 85

Best months

April May June September October

Themes

city harbor food
Route map from New York to Bear Mountain State Park
Day Trip Easy

Bear Mountain State Park

New York
View on map

Highlights

Perkins Memorial Tower, Appalachian Trail.

Route

NYC Palisades Parkway Harriman State Park Bear Mountain

Driving stats

79 km 1 hrs

Trip profile

Direction N Score 84

Best months

Apr May Jun Sep Oct

Themes

Hiking State Park Scenic Family
Route map from New York to Asbury Park
Day Trip Easy

Asbury Park

New Jersey
View on map

Highlights

Stone Pony, beaches.

Route

NYC Staten Island Garden State Parkway Asbury Park

Driving stats

92 km 1.2 hrs

Trip profile

Direction S Score 83

Best months

May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Themes

Beach Music Boardwalk City
Route map from New York to Hershey
2 Days Easy

Hershey

Pennsylvania
View on map

Highlights

Hersheypark, Chocolate World, family rides and tours.

Route

Allentown, PA

Driving stats

261 km 2.8 hrs

Trip profile

Direction SW Score 82

Best months

April May June July August September

Themes

family theme park chocolate
Route map from New York to Gettysburg
2 Days Moderate

Gettysburg

Pennsylvania
View on map

Highlights

Civil War battlefield tours and historic park.

Route

Harrisburg, PA

Driving stats

337 km 3.6 hrs

Trip profile

Direction SW Score 80

Best months

April May September October

Themes

history war sites culture
Route map from New York to Providence
2 Days Easy

Providence

Rhode Island
View on map

Highlights

WaterFire events, Italian cuisine, Brown University.

Route

New Haven, CT

Driving stats

292 km 3.1 hrs

Trip profile

Direction NE Score 80

Best months

April May September October

Themes

city food historic
Route map from New York to Lancaster (Amish Country)
2 Days Easy

Lancaster (Amish Country)

Pennsylvania
View on map

Highlights

Amish farmlands, markets, and scenic rural roads.

Route

Reading, PA

Driving stats

240 km 2.7 hrs

Trip profile

Direction SW Score 78

Best months

April May June September October

Themes

countryside culture family
Route map from New York to Alexandria
2 Days Moderate

Alexandria

Virginia
View on map

Highlights

Old Town waterfront, cobblestone streets.

Route

Baltimore, MD

Driving stats

384 km 4 hrs

Trip profile

Direction SW Score 77

Best months

April May September October

Themes

historic city culture
Route map from New York to Springfield
2 Days Easy

Springfield

Massachusetts
View on map

Highlights

Basketball Hall of Fame, museums.

Route

Hartford, CT

Driving stats

231 km 2.5 hrs

Trip profile

Direction NE Score 74

Best months

June July August

Themes

family museum city
Route map from New York to Montauk
Weekend Moderate

Montauk

New York
View on map

Highlights

Lighthouse & Atlantic beaches.

Route

NYC Southampton Bridgehampton East Hampton Montauk

Driving stats

190 km 2.6 hrs

Trip profile

Direction E Score 94

Best months

Jun Jul Aug Sep

Themes

Beach Coastal Surfing Nightlife
Route map from New York to Philadelphia
Weekend Easy

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania
View on map

Highlights

Independence Hall & markets.

Route

NYC Newark Trenton Philadelphia

Driving stats

153 km 1.8 hrs

Trip profile

Direction SW Score 93

Best months

Apr May Jun Sep Oct

Themes

City History Food
Route map from New York to Portland
3 Days Moderate

Portland

Maine
View on map

Highlights

Old Port, lighthouses, seafood.

Route

Portsmouth, NH

Driving stats

508 km 5.1 hrs

Trip profile

Direction NE Score 90

Best months

June July August September

Themes

coastal food scenic
Route map from New York to Fire Island
Weekend Easy

Fire Island

New York
View on map

Highlights

Boardwalks and dunes.

Route

NYC Bay Shore Ocean Beach Cherry Grove

Driving stats

101 km 1.9 hrs

Trip profile

Direction E Score 90

Best months

Jun Jul Aug Sep

Themes

Beach LGBTQ+ Car-free Nature
Route map from New York to North Fork (Long Island Wine Country)
Weekend Easy

North Fork (Long Island Wine Country)

New York
View on map

Highlights

Vineyards & coastal villages.

Route

NYC Hicksville Riverhead Mattituck Greenport

Driving stats

129 km 1.7 hrs

Trip profile

Direction E Score 89

Best months

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

Themes

Wine Coastal Scenic Food
Route map from New York to Pocono Mountains
Weekend Easy

Pocono Mountains

Pennsylvania
View on map

Highlights

Waterfalls & resorts.

Route

NYC Delaware Water Gap Stroudsburg Lake Harmony

Driving stats

172 km 1.9 hrs

Trip profile

Direction W Score 88

Best months

Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

Themes

Mountains Lakes Outdoor Family
Route map from New York to Hudson Valley (Poughkeepsie & Beacon)
Weekend Easy

Hudson Valley (Poughkeepsie & Beacon)

New York
View on map

Highlights

Hudson River views, DIA Beacon, Walkway Over the Hudson.

Route

New York City Tarrytown Beacon Poughkeepsie

Driving stats

139 km 1.8 hrs

Trip profile

Direction N Score 88

Best months

Apr May Jun Sep Oct

Themes

Scenic River Small Towns Food Wine
Route map from New York to Burlington
3 Days Easy

Burlington

Vermont
View on map

Highlights

Lake Champlain waterfront, craft breweries, mountain views.

Route

Albany, NY Middlebury, VT

Driving stats

484 km 5.5 hrs

Trip profile

Direction N Score 87

Best months

June July August September October

Themes

lake scenic small town
Route map from New York to Kennebunkport
3 Days Easy

Kennebunkport

Maine
View on map

Highlights

Beaches, Bush family estate, lobster shacks.

Route

Portsmouth, NH

Driving stats

472 km 4.9 hrs

Trip profile

Direction NE Score 86

Best months

June July August September

Themes

coastal luxury scenic
Route map from New York to Block Island
3 Days Moderate

Block Island

Rhode Island
View on map

Highlights

Bluffs, beaches, cycling paths.

Route

New London, CT

Driving stats

301 km 4.5 hrs

Trip profile

Direction NE Score 85

Best months

June July August

Themes

island beach scenic
Route map from New York to Atlantic City
Weekend Easy

Atlantic City

New Jersey
View on map

Highlights

Casinos & boardwalk.

Route

NYC Newark GSP Atlantic City

Driving stats

204 km 2.1 hrs

Trip profile

Direction S Score 85

Best months

May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Themes

Casino Beach Boardwalk Nightlife
Route map from New York to Pittsburgh
3 Days Moderate

Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania
View on map

Highlights

Three rivers, museums, scenic overlooks.

Route

Harrisburg, PA

Driving stats

595 km 5.9 hrs

Trip profile

Direction W Score 84

Best months

May June September October

Themes

city culture food
Route map from New York to Cape May
Weekend Moderate

Cape May

New Jersey
View on map

Highlights

Victorian town & lighthouse.

Route

NYC Wildwood Cape May

Driving stats

255 km 2.6 hrs

Trip profile

Direction S Score 84

Best months

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

Themes

Beach Victorian Coastal Birding
Route map from New York to Saratoga Springs
Weekend Moderate

Saratoga Springs

New York
View on map

Highlights

Race Course, mineral springs.

Route

NYC Albany Saratoga Spa Saratoga Springs

Driving stats

299 km 3.2 hrs

Trip profile

Direction N Score 82

Best months

May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Themes

Horse Racing Spa History City
Route map from New York to Cooperstown Loop
3 Days Easy

Cooperstown Loop

New York
View on map

Highlights

Baseball Hall of Fame and scenic byways.

Route

Albany, NY

Driving stats

321 km 3.8 hrs

Trip profile

Direction NW Score 82

Best months

May June September October

Themes

history small town museum
Route map from New York to Brandywine Valley
Weekend Easy

Brandywine Valley

Pennsylvania
View on map

Highlights

Longwood Gardens & scenic roads.

Route

NYC Wilmington Chadds Ford

Driving stats

323 km 3.5 hrs

Trip profile

Direction SW Score 81

Best months

Apr May Jun Sep Oct

Themes

Countryside Gardens History Wine
Route map from New York to Cooperstown
Weekend Moderate

Cooperstown

New York
View on map

Highlights

Baseball Hall of Fame.

Route

NYC Woodstock Kingston Oneonta Cooperstown

Driving stats

321 km 3.8 hrs

Trip profile

Direction NW Score 80

Best months

May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Themes

Baseball Museum Lake Small Towns
Route map from New York to Richmond
3 Days Moderate

Richmond

Virginia
View on map

Highlights

Historic sites, James River walks.

Route

Washington, DC

Driving stats

552 km 5.6 hrs

Trip profile

Direction SW Score 72

Best months

April May September October

Themes

history city culture
Route map from New York to Niagara Falls (NY Side)
3 4 Days Moderate

Niagara Falls (NY Side)

New York
View on map

Highlights

Maid of the Mist, Goat Island.

Route

NYC Scranton Syracuse Rochester Niagara Falls

Driving stats

657 km 6.5 hrs

Trip profile

Direction NW Score 96

Best months

May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Themes

Waterfalls Iconic International City
Route map from New York to Montreal
3 4 Days Moderate

Montreal

Quebec, Canada
View on map

Highlights

French-speaking city with Old Montreal, great food, and historic squares.

Route

Albany, NY Plattsburgh, NY

Driving stats

599 km 6 hrs

Trip profile

Direction N Score 95

Best months

May June September October

Themes

city international culture
Route map from New York to White Mountains
3 4 Days Moderate

White Mountains

New Hampshire
View on map

Highlights

Kancamagus Highway, Mt. Washington, covered bridges.

Route

Concord, NH

Driving stats

576 km 5.9 hrs

Trip profile

Direction NE Score 93

Best months

September October

Themes

mountains scenic fall foliage
Route map from New York to Martha's Vineyard
3 4 Days Moderate

Martha's Vineyard

Massachusetts
View on map

Highlights

Beaches, lighthouses, ferry ride, gingerbread houses.

Route

New Haven, CT New Bedford, MA

Driving stats

429 km 5.4 hrs

Trip profile

Direction NE Score 92

Best months

June July August September

Themes

island beach scenic
Route map from New York to Shenandoah National Park
3 4 Days Moderate

Shenandoah National Park

Virginia
View on map

Highlights

Skyline Drive, overlooks, Appalachian hikes.

Route

Washington, DC Front Royal, VA

Driving stats

477 km 4.9 hrs

Trip profile

Direction SW Score 92

Best months

April May September October

Themes

mountains scenic national park
Route map from New York to Nantucket
4 Days Hard

Nantucket

Massachusetts
View on map

Highlights

Historic whaling town, cobblestones, beaches.

Route

New Bedford, MA

Driving stats

455 km 6.6 hrs

Trip profile

Direction NE Score 91

Best months

June July August September

Themes

island beach luxury
Route map from New York to Outer Banks
4 Days Challenging

Outer Banks

North Carolina
View on map

Highlights

Lighthouses, wild horses, beaches.

Route

Virginia Beach, VA

Driving stats

759 km 8.5 hrs

Trip profile

Direction S Score 91

Best months

May June July August September

Themes

beach coastal scenic
Route map from New York to Catskills (Woodstock & Phoenicia)
3 4 Days Moderate

Catskills (Woodstock & Phoenicia)

New York
View on map

Highlights

Kaaterskill Falls, Woodstock arts.

Route

NYC New Paltz Woodstock Phoenicia Hunter

Driving stats

196 km 2.3 hrs

Trip profile

Direction NW Score 90

Best months

Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

Themes

Mountains Scenic Hiking Small Towns
Route map from New York to Lake Placid
3 4 Days Moderate

Lake Placid

New York
View on map

Highlights

Olympic sites & High Peaks.

Route

NYC Albany Lake George Keene Valley Lake Placid

Driving stats

468 km 4.8 hrs

Trip profile

Direction N Score 89

Best months

Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

Themes

Mountains Lake Olympic History Scenic
Route map from New York to Lake Champlain Scenic Loop
3 4 Days Moderate

Lake Champlain Scenic Loop

NY + VT
View on map

Highlights

Island hopping, lake drives, mountain scenery.

Route

Albany, NY Burlington, VT

Driving stats

491 km 4.9 hrs

Trip profile

Direction N Score 88

Best months

June July August September

Themes

lake scenic mountains
Route map from New York to Lake George
3 4 Days Moderate

Lake George

New York
View on map

Highlights

Boat cruises, Adirondack base.

Route

NYC Albany Saratoga Springs Lake George

Driving stats

342 km 3.5 hrs

Trip profile

Direction N Score 87

Best months

Jun Jul Aug Sep

Themes

Lake Family Scenic Water Activities
Route map from New York to Myrtle Beach
4 Days Moderate

Myrtle Beach

South Carolina
View on map

Highlights

Boardwalk, beaches, entertainment.

Route

Wilmington, NC

Driving stats

1055 km 10.6 hrs

Trip profile

Direction S Score 84

Best months

June July August September

Themes

beach family coastal
Route map from New York to Boothbay Harbor
4 Days Moderate

Boothbay Harbor

Maine
View on map

Highlights

Boat tours, lighthouse views, seafood.

Route

Portland, ME

Driving stats

599 km 6.3 hrs

Trip profile

Direction NE Score 83

Best months

June July August September

Themes

coastal scenic small town
Route map from New York to Cleveland
4 Days Moderate

Cleveland

Ohio
View on map

Highlights

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Lake Erie.

Route

Pittsburgh, PA

Driving stats

746 km 7.3 hrs

Trip profile

Direction W Score 82

Best months

May June September October

Themes

city culture lake
Route map from New York to Acadia Loop
5 7 Days Hard

Acadia Loop

Maine
View on map

Highlights

Rocky coastline, Cadillac Mountain, scenic drives.

Route

Boston, MA Portland, ME Bar Harbor, ME

Driving stats

680 km 6.9 hrs

Trip profile

Direction NE Score 98

Best months

June July August September

Themes

coastal national park scenic
Route map from New York to Blue Ridge Parkway
5 7 Days Hard

Blue Ridge Parkway

Virginia + North Carolina
View on map

Highlights

America’s most scenic byway through mountains.

Route

Roanoke, VA Asheville, NC

Driving stats

1110 km 10.7 hrs

Trip profile

Direction SW Score 98

Best months

April May September October

Themes

scenic mountains national park
Route map from New York to Toronto
5 7 Days Moderate

Toronto

Ontario, Canada
View on map

Highlights

CN Tower, waterfront, diverse neighborhoods.

Route

Buffalo, NY Hamilton, ON

Driving stats

790 km 8 hrs

Trip profile

Direction NW Score 96

Best months

May June September October

Themes

city culture international
Route map from New York to Savannah
5 7 Days Challenging

Savannah

Georgia
View on map

Highlights

Oak-lined squares, riverfront, Southern charm.

Route

Charleston, SC

Driving stats

1302 km 12.2 hrs

Trip profile

Direction S Score 95

Best months

March April May October November

Themes

historic coastal culture
Route map from New York to Quebec City
5 7 Days Hard

Quebec City

Quebec, Canada
View on map

Highlights

UNESCO-listed Old Quebec, fortified walls, European charm.

Route

Montreal, QC

Driving stats

833 km 8.3 hrs

Trip profile

Direction N Score 94

Best months

June July August September

Themes

city historic international
Route map from New York to Charleston
5 7 Days Challenging

Charleston

South Carolina
View on map

Highlights

Historic downtown, beaches, Lowcountry cuisine.

Route

Fayetteville, NC

Driving stats

1232 km 11.7 hrs

Trip profile

Direction S Score 94

Best months

April May September October

Themes

historic food coastal
Route map from New York to Finger Lakes (Ithaca & Seneca Lake)
5 7 Days Moderate

Finger Lakes (Ithaca & Seneca Lake)

New York
View on map

Highlights

Waterfalls & wine trails.

Route

NYC Peekskill Binghamton Ithaca Watkins Glen Seneca Lake

Driving stats

409 km 4.6 hrs

Trip profile

Direction NW Score 92

Best months

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

Themes

Wine Lakes Scenic Small Towns Waterfalls
Route map from New York to Ottawa
5 Days Moderate

Ottawa

Ontario, Canada
View on map

Highlights

Canada's capital with Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal.

Route

Montreal, QC

Driving stats

709 km 7 hrs

Trip profile

Direction N Score 89

Best months

May June September October

Themes

city historic international
Route map from New York to Detroit
5 Days Hard

Detroit

Michigan
View on map

Highlights

Motown, revitalized downtown, museums.

Route

Cleveland, OH

Driving stats

991 km 9.5 hrs

Trip profile

Direction W Score 83

Best months

May June September October

Themes

city culture history
Route map from New York to Great Smoky Mountains
7 Days Hard

Great Smoky Mountains

Tennessee
View on map

Highlights

National park, mountain overlooks, wildlife.

Route

Asheville, NC

Driving stats

1148 km 11.2 hrs

Trip profile

Direction SW Score 97

Best months

May June September October

Themes

mountains scenic nature
Route map from New York to Nashville
7 Days Hard

Nashville

Tennessee
View on map

Highlights

Country music, Broadway nightlife.

Route

Roanoke, VA Knoxville, TN

Driving stats

1424 km 13.4 hrs

Trip profile

Direction SW Score 93

Best months

April May September October

Themes

music city culture
Route map from New York to Chicago
7 Days Moderate

Chicago

Illinois
View on map

Highlights

Lakefront, museums, deep-dish pizza.

Route

Cleveland, OH

Driving stats

1272 km 12.2 hrs

Trip profile

Direction W Score 92

Best months

May June September October

Themes

city food culture
Route map from New York to Mackinac Island
7 Days Hard

Mackinac Island

Michigan
View on map

Highlights

Car-free island with Victorian charm.

Route

Detroit, MI Mackinaw City, MI

Driving stats

1300 km 13 hrs

Trip profile

Direction W Score 91

Best months

June July August September

Themes

island scenic historic
Route map from New York to Key West
10 15 Days Hard

Key West

Florida
View on map

Highlights

Overseas Highway, tropical beaches.

Route

Miami, FL Marathon, FL

Driving stats

2322 km 22 hrs

Trip profile

Direction S Score 100

Best months

January February March December

Themes

beach islands scenic
Route map from New York to New Orleans
10 15 Days Hard

New Orleans

Louisiana
View on map

Highlights

French Quarter, jazz clubs, Creole cuisine.

Route

Atlanta, GA Mobile, AL

Driving stats

2098 km 19.4 hrs

Trip profile

Direction SW Score 99

Best months

February March April October

Themes

music city food
Route map from New York to Miami
10 15 Days Hard

Miami

Florida
View on map

Highlights

South Beach, Wynwood, Cuban culture.

Route

Jacksonville, FL Fort Lauderdale, FL

Driving stats

2077 km 18.9 hrs

Trip profile

Direction S Score 98

Best months

January February March December

Themes

beach city nightlife
Route map from New York to Nova Scotia Loop
10 15 Days Hard

Nova Scotia Loop

Canada
View on map

Highlights

Cabot Trail, lighthouses, cliffs.

Route

Saint John, NB Halifax, NS

Driving stats

1350 km 13.1 hrs

Trip profile

Direction NE Score 97

Best months

June July August September

Themes

coastal international scenic
Route map from New York to Prince Edward Island
10 15 Days Hard

Prince Edward Island

Canada
View on map

Highlights

Red cliffs, beaches, Anne of Green Gables sites.

Route

Nova Scotia Charlottetown, PEI

Driving stats

1297 km 12.9 hrs

Trip profile

Direction NE Score 96

Best months

June July August September

Themes

island scenic international
Route map from New York to Wisconsin Dells
7 10 Days Hard

Wisconsin Dells

Wisconsin
View on map

Highlights

Waterpark capital, scenic rivers.

Route

Chicago, IL Madison, WI

Driving stats

1598 km 15.1 hrs

Trip profile

Direction W Score 89

Best months

June July August

Themes

family water parks scenic
Route map from New York to Minneapolis
10 15 Days Hard

Minneapolis

Minnesota
View on map

Highlights

Lakes, Mall of America, arts scene.

Route

Chicago, IL Madison, WI

Driving stats

1942 km 18.2 hrs

Trip profile

Direction W Score 85

Best months

June July August

Themes

city nature culture
Route map from New York to Denver
15 20 Days Hard

Denver

Colorado
View on map

Highlights

Rocky Mountains, hiking, breweries.

Route

Chicago, IL Omaha, NE

Driving stats

2859 km 26.4 hrs

Trip profile

Direction W Score 97

Best months

June July August September

Themes

mountains city nature
Route map from New York to Mount Rushmore
15 20 Days Very Hard

Mount Rushmore

South Dakota
View on map

Highlights

Famous monument, Black Hills.

Route

Chicago, IL Sioux Falls, SD

Driving stats

2786 km 25.5 hrs

Trip profile

Direction W Score 96

Best months

June July August September

Themes

national park scenic history
Route map from New York to Badlands National Park
15 20 Days Very Hard

Badlands National Park

South Dakota
View on map

Highlights

Fossil beds, dramatic landscapes.

Route

Chicago, IL Sioux Falls, SD

Driving stats

2635 km 24 hrs

Trip profile

Direction W Score 95

Best months

June July August September

Themes

national park desert scenic
Route map from New York to Yellowstone National Park
20 30 Days Hard

Yellowstone National Park

Wyoming
View on map

Highlights

Geysers, wildlife, canyons.

Route

Chicago, IL Rapid City, SD Billings, MT

Driving stats

3438 km 31.8 hrs

Trip profile

Direction W Score 100

Best months

June July August September

Themes

national park wildlife nature
Route map from New York to Zion National Park
20 30 Days Very Hard

Zion National Park

Utah
View on map

Highlights

Angels Landing, Zion Canyon.

Route

St. Louis, MO Denver, CO Las Vegas, NV

Driving stats

3815 km 34.8 hrs

Trip profile

Direction W Score 100

Best months

April May September October

Themes

national park desert scenic
Route map from New York to Grand Canyon
20 30 Days Hard

Grand Canyon

Arizona
View on map

Highlights

South Rim views, canyon trails.

Route

St. Louis, MO Albuquerque, NM

Driving stats

3859 km 35.4 hrs

Trip profile

Direction W Score 99

Best months

April May September October

Themes

nature desert scenic
Route map from New York to Rocky Mountain National Park
20 30 Days Very Hard

Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado
View on map

Highlights

Trail Ridge Road, wildlife, peaks.

Route

Chicago, IL Denver, CO

Driving stats

2906 km 27.1 hrs

Trip profile

Direction W Score 99

Best months

June July August September

Themes

mountains national park nature
Route map from New York to Bryce Canyon National Park
20 30 Days Very Hard

Bryce Canyon National Park

Utah
View on map

Highlights

Hoodoos and red rock amphitheaters.

Route

Zion NP Kanab, UT

Driving stats

3722 km 34.7 hrs

Trip profile

Direction W Score 99

Best months

April May September October

Themes

national park scenic desert
Route map from New York to Yosemite National Park
30 45 Days Extreme

Yosemite National Park

California
View on map

Highlights

Half Dome, giant sequoias, Yosemite Valley.

Route

Chicago, IL Denver, CO Las Vegas, NV

Driving stats

4680 km 43.7 hrs

Trip profile

Direction W Score 100

Best months

June July August September

Themes

mountains national park waterfalls
Route map from New York to Vancouver
45 60 Days Extreme

Vancouver

British Columbia, Canada
View on map

Highlights

Stanley Park, mountains and ocean views.

Route

Seattle, WA

Driving stats

4823 km 44.1 hrs

Trip profile

Direction NW Score 100

Best months

June July August

Themes

international mountains coastal
Route map from New York to Banff National Park
45 60 Days Extreme

Banff National Park

Alberta, Canada
View on map

Highlights

Banff town, turquoise lakes, Canadian Rockies.

Route

Calgary, AB

Driving stats

4018 km 37.9 hrs

Trip profile

Direction NW Score 100

Best months

June July August

Themes

mountains national park wildlife
Route map from New York to Seattle
45 60 Days Extreme

Seattle

Washington
View on map

Highlights

Pike Place Market, Mount Rainier views.

Route

Chicago, IL Billings, MT Spokane, WA

Driving stats

4604 km 41.7 hrs

Trip profile

Direction NW Score 100

Best months

June July August

Themes

city mountains coastal
Route map from New York to San Francisco
30 45 Days Extreme

San Francisco

California
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Highlights

Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars.

Route

Chicago, IL Salt Lake City, UT Reno, NV

Driving stats

4671 km 42.8 hrs

Trip profile

Direction W Score 100

Best months

May June September October

Themes

city coastal culture
Route map from New York to Los Angeles
30 45 Days Very Hard

Los Angeles

California
View on map

Highlights

Hollywood, beaches, Pacific Coast.

Route

Chicago, IL Denver, CO Las Vegas, NV

Driving stats

4467 km 40.9 hrs

Trip profile

Direction W Score 100

Best months

April May September October

Themes

city beach culture