Cross-country road trips from New York
These are seriously long routes from New York where the journey is often more the point than the destination.
Every route in the list is at least 3 solid days of driving one-way and includes driving over snow-capped mountains of the Appalachians and the Rockies, through arid desert in Texas and New Mexico, and the best bit - places in the middle of nowhere that you'll randomly remember forever.
The Best Cross-Country Routes From New York
🚗 2,290 miles ⏱️ 45 hours
Embark on an epic cross-country journey from New York to Los Angeles, maybe the most iconic coast to coast drive in America.
🚗 2,640 miles ⏱️ 47 hours
Travel to the sunny beaches of Florida, enjoying the East Coast's scenic beauty and attractions on this extensive road trip.
🚗 1,300 miles ⏱️ 19 hours
Embark on a long drive from New York to Miami, and you are in for a monumental experience! You'll pass through eight states and national parks, and experience some of the most historic parts of the USA along the way.
There are countless places to stop off at as you make this epic journey, with city sites in Philadelphia, Baltimore or Washington D.C., and sunny shores in Orlando and Tampa, to name just some.
🚗 1,100 miles ⏱️ 16 hours
You can be sure of a memorable journey from New York to Orlando, to reach the heart of Florida's entertainment and theme park capital.
During this journey, you will pass the several amazing historic cities that are well worth visiting, including Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Charleston.
🚗 1,430 miles ⏱️ 21 hours, 30 minutes
Take a southern adventure from New York to Texas, and explore the different corners of the Lone Star State.
🚗 3,270 miles ⏱️ 52 hours
Explore New York to San Francisco, enjoying the attractions and landscapes of the northern states before reaching the Pacific Coast.
🚗 1,410 miles ⏱️ 25 hours
Journey from New York to New Orleans via the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, and you'll be leaving the urban buzz of the Big Apple, to join the musical extravaganza of the Big Easy.
There are so many great potential stops of this journey. Some of our favorites include Shenandoah National Park and Nantahala National Forest, Atlanta and Alabama.
🚗 2,600 miles ⏱️ 39 hours
Drive from New York to Las Vegas via Colorado, passing jaw-dropping urban landscapes of the East to the rugged deserts of the West.
🚗 1,725 miles ⏱️ 26 hours
Experience a monumental road trip from New York to Mount Rushmore, exploring the historic and iconic landmarks of the Midwest.
🚗 1,830 miles ⏱️ 28 hours
Take a coastal route from New York to Houston, passing the scenic beauty of the Gulf Coast states before reaching lively Houston.
🚗 890 miles ⏱️ 14 hours
Drive from New York to Nashville via the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, and you can marvel at jaw-dropping landscapes as you venture to the heart of country music.
Although there are quicker routes to take, this stunning route takes you through delights including Alligator Back Overlook, Pisgah National Forest, Craven Gap Trail and to Asheville where you can always spend the night.
Sasha Yanshin – Founder & Lead Driver
Sasha Yanshin has spent the last 15+ years mapping and driving thousands of miles across Europe and the US. As the Founder and Lead Driver of Lazytrips, he brings an analytical approach to road-tripping, sharing meticulously tested routes, realistic drive times, and the hard-earned logistical reality of the open road.
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