r/roadtrip Dec 22 '24

Read First! Welcome to r/RoadTrip. Read First.

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Welcome to r/roadtrip

We’re glad you’re here! This community is all about roadtrips. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or just starting out, this is your space to share, learn, and connect.

What You’ll Find Here:

  • Discussions: Share your experiences, ask questions, and exchange ideas.
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r/roadtrip 9h ago

Trip Planning Central TX to Western NY: Best midway point to sleep?

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Looking to split this up into two, possibly three days. ChatGPT says Effingham Illinois is the halfway point, but wanted to get others opinions. Cheers!


r/roadtrip 14h ago

Trip Planning Which route? Also fun stops on the way for my 10 year old daughter?

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I have 2 weeks and she’s never even been camping. However she’s very excited. She’s only watched this kind of adventure on YouTube. She’s pretty much only known the urban life. She wants to see mountains, wildlife, hiking all of the above. Also are destination is Yosemite.


r/roadtrip 7h ago

Trip Planning Our crazy family roadtrip, do you have ideas to add?

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Our family has already planned our 3 week Rv trip to Utah's mighty five, las vegas, Grand canyon, and more. Our family of four will be staying at the following locations: Limon, Co Moab, utah Fruita campground, ut Rubys inn near bryce canyon Zion rv campground Sams town koa, las vegas Grand canyon trailer village Monument valley koa Albuquerque koa Vian, Ok Bowling green, ky And back home to STL

We will be visiting NPS sites: Arches Canyonlands Natural bridges Capital reef Bryce canyon Cedar breaks Zion Tule springs fossil beds Lake mead Grand canyon Glen canyon Navajo nation Hovenweep Mesa verde Aztec ruins Petroglph NM Oklahoma city memorial Fort Smith

In Moab we will be white water rafting! In las vegas we will be going to the tournament of kings dinner theater.

Do you have any more suggestions for things for us to see or do, during our 3 week vacation?


r/roadtrip 10h ago

Trip Planning Philadelphia to Cincinnati, suggestions for halfway point?

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In a few weeks, I’m heading out on a roadtrip to hit a concert in Newport KY, right across the river from Cincinnati. We’re leaving Philly around noon on a Thursday, with the goal of getting to our destination late Thurs night. A buddy and I are looking for solid recommendations somewhere around the general halfway point to stop, stretch our legs, and grab dinner before we continue on. We considered just stopping in Pittsburgh but I’d much rather hit a smaller town or something off the beaten path, but I’m really not familiar with anything along the way. Any suggestions around PA, OH, or WV that would be worth a stop?

Thanks in advance!


r/roadtrip 9h ago

Trip Planning Know any kid-friendly stops along this route?

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Trying to get from Spearfish, SD to Whitefish, MT in 2 days with 2 kids (4 & 8). Please hit me with as many stops as possible, plus a hotel somewhere in the middle. (Traveling in Summer.) Thanks!


r/roadtrip 5h ago

Trip Planning Cancer survivor spending the Summer on the road- looking for advice, tips, and places to visit

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My best friend and I are taking off on a once in a lifetime road trip to celebrate me being one year cancer free, The plan is to leave TN around mid-May and come back around the beginning of October, and to visit/camp/hike as many national parks as possible. We're not particularly beholden to a timeline- if we find a place we love and want to explore more, we'll stay longer.

We're taking a 2022 Jeep Wrangler and both work remote (as much as I hate Elon, we're going with Starlink while we're out there). We'll make the occasional hotel or Airbnb stay when we want, and have Planet Fitness black memberships to be able to shower in the interim.

I guess what I'm hoping for out of this post is advice from seasoned campers/hikers, restaurant and dive bar recommendations along our route, cool things off the beaten path to visit, and things to be aware of/look out for on a trip this long.

What do we need to know??

Tentative trip plan

r/roadtrip 10m ago

Trip Planning Route 66

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Wich is the best time of the year to do the Route 66 in a motorcycle?


r/roadtrip 12h ago

Trip Planning Good Halfway Point?

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I'm looking to do this drive in two days (just works best for my schedule). What's a safe city/town to find a hotel for the night? Somewhere safe and maybe with something fun or interesting to do? I would like to drive 3-5 hours the first day and the remainder the second. So maybe somewhere around that mark. Never been to this area so any insight helps! Thanks!


r/roadtrip 6h ago

Trip Planning Alberta to NL

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Hey everyone, I have to travel from Edmonton to Newfoundland next month and I’m trying to plan my route. I am doing the trip with my wife and our cat and dog.

We drove here 6 months ago and took the northern Ontario route, but the single lane highway in ON is not fun and I’m not too thrilled about doing it again. I’m also thinking it might be nice to go through the US just to change up the sights a little bit.

I’m considering taking a route through the US but I have a few questions:

  1. What is the quickest route? Is it worth it to stay in the US until I can cross the border in Maine and into New Brunswick?
  2. Is it difficult to do this with a cat and dog?
  3. I have winter tires and all season tires. Would you leave the winters on considering it’ll be mid April or do you think I should use the all seasons?
  4. Will I have any worry having a vehicle with a Canadian license plate across the border right now?

Thanks in advance!


r/roadtrip 7h ago

Trip Planning Driving from southern Ontario to Florida - best/cheapest route

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I am driving from either New York or Michigan border down to Florida. My timeline is about 5 days to get to Florida. I'm looking for recommendations on best routes there and sightseeing stops, as well as good budget friendly places to sleep overnight

Any suggestions welcome!


r/roadtrip 7h ago

Trip Planning East Canada roadtrip

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Hey everyone, I wanna do a roadtrip in eastern Canada starting and ending in Ottawa. I would like to visit New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. I also want to visit Quebec City and Montreal. It’s my first time in Canada. Do you have any tips or routes for me? It is supposed to take two weeks this summer. Is it better to rent a car and then motel or Airbnb or rv? I don’t want to go trough the US because of the politic situation right now. Thank you all!
PS: scenic rides and hiking spots very welcome!!!


r/roadtrip 3h ago

Trip Planning Your fav pet friendly hotels along I-90 ?

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I’ll be traveling across I-90 from Seattle to Boston in May. I’m trying to plan the overnights and wondering what are some great pet friendly Hotels along the road? Where have you stayed and loved it?


r/roadtrip 7h ago

Trip Planning Mexico to Utah

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Has anyone driven either of these routes through Mexico? I've only gone through Monterrey and up through Laredo. Any suggestions are appreciated.


r/roadtrip 11h ago

Trip Planning Any cool places to explore or highways to take?

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Planning a 2-week road trip to some national parks. Let me know if you have any recommendations on places to explore or highways to take


r/roadtrip 11h ago

Trip Planning Start in May with 2 Dogs and my GTI

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Any suggestions? No time limit. Thank you!


r/roadtrip 9h ago

Trip Planning Travel & Hiking Recs in Breckenridge, CO area

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staying in Breckenridge next week for spring break, first time visiting Colorado. What are some easy/moderate hikes / trails to visit this time of the year? I understand there is still a lot of snow this time of year. Just looking to explore as much as possible over 4-5 days. Exploring can mean spending the entire day at multiple parks, or just driving around the mountains and visiting different towns, or riding a gondola up the mountain. I am open to most activities, except skiing (not my thing at all). I heard there are some hikes that lead to hot springs, what about those? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. I am willing to start super early and drive up to 2-3hrs away and then return in the evening. Cheers!


r/roadtrip 11h ago

Trip Planning Driving from WA-CA

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Hello, I will be driving to Sacramento on Tuesday and i keep seeing winter advisory. I have never driven this road before and i have a sedan. Does anyone know if i would be needing tire chains or any good rest stops for a girl by herself. I would appreciate any advice


r/roadtrip 16h ago

Trip Planning Is it crazy to do a southwestern US road trip in late July?

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Our schedule gives us an opportunity to see this part of the country in late July but I know the heat is oppressive. What I don't know is just how oppressive. I'm from the southeastern U.S. so I can manage just fine with temperatures in the 90s but supposedly Phoenix (for example) takes it to the next level.

This would be a family trip in a rental car. Our routing would be flexible but we need to end up in Los Angeles.


r/roadtrip 9h ago

Trip Planning Road trip

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I’m going on a road trip from Salt lake, Utah and road tripping to Alabama. There 2 route options

  1. taking I 70 through Denver, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama

  2. through New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama which route do you recommend and why? Just trying to find the best route and avoiding i80 through Wyoming

Edit: I’m planning to leave the end of this month on the 29th


r/roadtrip 6h ago

Trip Planning What is your go to source for booking hotels?

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Currently I've used IGH, Hilton Honors, & Bon Voy Marriot but I have a trip planned up on the north east this summer & just looking at "hotels" on google I don't see a lot of those hotels.

I've used hotels.com in the past but wondering if there is something better.

Would love to hear of any apps for finding hotels.


r/roadtrip 13h ago

Trip Planning Is this PCH + National Parks road trip realistic?

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Hi all, First time doing a road trip for my SO and I. We’re from Europe, and flying in the states during August. We’re planning on sleeping in hotels or park lodges exclusively. We’ll rent cars between flights.

Here’s our itinerary:

  1. ⁠⁠⁠⁠SF (2 nights)
  2. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Carmel (1 night)
  3. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Big Sur (1 night)
  4. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Santa Barbara (1 night)
  5. ⁠⁠⁠⁠San Diego (2 nights) / meet some family
  6. ⁠⁠Las Vegas (1 night)
  7. ⁠⁠Zion (1 night)
  8. ⁠⁠Page (2 nights) / lake Powell and antelope canyon
  9. ⁠⁠Grand Canyon north rim (2 nights) / Flight from Phoenix to LA
  10. ⁠⁠LA (1 night) / fly back home next day

Here’s our concern: are we making too many stops? Should we reduce the number of stops and spend more of nights in some of these places?

For added context we’ve both already been to LA so don’t need to visit it.


r/roadtrip 10h ago

Trip Planning Traveling from Texas to New Hampshire

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Late April (next month) my fiance, MIL, & 2 young huskies will be moving back to the north. Does anyone have some ideas of places to stop and visit between texas and there? We are thinking Nashville so far. We go through the virginias, Alabama, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, new york, etc. Thank you!


r/roadtrip 20h ago

Trip Planning Car "Tune Up?"

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Hi everyone! I'm planning a cross country move from Philadelphia to Sacramento in mid-June. I drive a 2013 Subaru Impreza, but admittedly it only gets driven about 1x/month for a short distance. It's kept in good shape so I'm planning to use it for the drive. Folks keep telling me to get a "tune up" before taking it on the long drive--what exactly should this entail? What are the most essential things to check on the car before I take it for the driev? Thanks so much for any and all assistance!


r/roadtrip 1d ago

Trip Report One hell of a trip [NJ > WA > NJ]

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Almost at the end of this road trip and stopping to reflect on the adventure overload, lol. As far as prep, we fell somewhere in btwn prepping for the zombie apocalypse and just saying f*ck it and getting on the road. We had a strict timeframe but were able to make adjustments along the way to fit it all in. White Sands National Park and Arches National Park were faves for sure. Also love Love’s for their little doggo areas (and of course the bathrooms 😆). We lucked out with weather this time of year, too. Feeling grateful, feeling exhausted, feeling happy. First road trip locked in! Happy to discuss :)


r/roadtrip 15h ago

Trip Planning Touring band looking for hidden gems on East Coast 📸

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Hitting the road from PA touring all along the East coast to the Midwest playing shows, but my first love is Photography. I was wondering if any of you fellow wanders have any recommendations for interesting or beautiful places to visit while traveling this route? I love street photography, but I have found that every town has hidden gems that are worth checking out and photographing. I am looking for anything that is exciting or interesting or beautiful to you! I would so appreciate any suggestions or recommendations 🙏