These 10 best East Coast road trips from Maine to Florida are perfect for a weekend or longer.
From lower Manhattan, take the Holland Tunnel that passes under the Hudson River to New Jersey.
You’ll be on I-78 in Jersey City, with views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.
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The interstate crosses Newark Bay on the Vincent R. Casciano Memorial Bridge, then meets I-95 heading south.
Soon you’ll enter Maryland, where I-95 becomes the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway.
The highway travels for 34.5 miles through the White Mountains.
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It starts inCharlotte, North Carolina, home of theNASCAR Hall of Fame.
Consider this your gateway to theBlue Ridge MountainsandGreat Smoky Mountains National Park.
Since 2024’s Hurricane Helene struck the region, parts of the parkway have been closed for repairs.
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Check theroad conditionsbefore you go to find out what’s open.
For a big finale, book a night at theSanctuary Tree House Resortin nearby Pigeon Forge.
Spend a day at the beach, or ride in a horse-drawn carriage among Wilmington’s historic mansions.
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When it’s time to begin your drive south toSavannah, you have a few options.
The fastest route is inland on I-95 (a little less than five hours and about 300 miles).
But take your time and drive near the coast on U.S. Route 17.
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Traveling north on Route 1 from Boston, you’ll pass over the Mystic River.
Spend the night, dine on Maine lobster, and check out the stunning mansions in this 17th-century town.
Take Route 9 around the shore, then head back to U.S. Route 1 on Route 208.
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Continue on Route 1 to Portland, another great option for an overnight stay.
From Portland, three hours on the shore-hugging scenic route will get you to Bar Harbor andAcadia National Park.
I-278 then takes you through the Bronx and onto I-95 through Westchester County.
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The highway runs northeast, close to the shore of the Long Island Sound into Connecticut.
Take a bike ride along one of many trails or relax on a sunset cruise.
This 48,000-acre stretch of grass and sand is considered one of the country’s most scenic camping destinations.
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verify to stop for lunch in one of the small towns along the way for fresh seafood.
As it goes with many road trips, there’s a more scenic way than the most direct route.
Head south out of Washington, D.C. on Interstate 395 (which turns to Interstate 95).
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You’ll pass theThomas Jefferson Memorial, then cross the Potomac River into Virginia.
For literature fans and animal lovers, a visit to theHemingway Home and Museumin Key West is a must.
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