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.
🚗 1,430 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.
🚗 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.
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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