{"id":5851,"date":"2020-04-17T07:57:10","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T07:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/com.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/?p=5851"},"modified":"2025-11-14T10:48:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T10:48:53","slug":"driving-from-florida-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/travel\/driving-from-florida-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving from Florida to New York: Top Routes &amp; Top 10 Stops Along the Way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you ready for a road trip that will take you from a tropical climate to the largest city in the US? Driving from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/florida\/\">Florida<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/new-york-city\/\">New York<\/a> is surprisingly easy, regardless of whether you want a fast route or a more scenic drive. And there are countless stops you can make along the way, either while driving through the southern states or historic cities further north, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/washington-dc\/\">Washington D.C.<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/philadelphia\/\">Philadelphia<\/a>. All the while you can soak in the scenery and use some of our tips to <strong>make your trip from Florida to New York as smooth as possible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Top Routes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#fast_route\">The Fastest Route<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#scenic_route\">The Most Scenic Route<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Top 10 Stops Along the Way<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#st_augustine\">1. St. Augustine, FL<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#biltmore_estate\">2. The Biltmore Estate<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#savannah\">3. Savannah, GA<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#mt_vernon\">4. George Washington&#8217;s Mount Vernon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#jersey_shore\">5. Jersey Shore<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#jacksonville\">6. Jacksonville, FL<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#washington_dc\">7. Washington, D.C.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#goddard\">8. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#raleigh\">9. Raleigh, NC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#forests\">10. George Washington &amp; Jefferson National Forests<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Top Road Trip Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#tips\">Road Trip Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fast_route\"><strong>The Fastest Route<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our route starts in the middle of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/florida\/\">Florida<\/a>, around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/orlando\/\">Orlando<\/a>, so if you are coming from somewhere in the south, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/miami-fl\/\">Miami<\/a>, you will need to add at least an hour to the drive. But if you don&#8217;t care about the scenery and just want to get from Point A to Point B, this route that almost exclusively follows Interstate 95 North could not be easier. It takes you along the coast of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/georgia\/\">Georgia<\/a>, through North Carolina and South Carolina, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/virginia\/\">Virginia<\/a>, Washington, D.C. and Maryland, and small portions of Delaware and New Jersey before you end up in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/usa\/new-york-city\/new-york-downtown\/\">Lower Manhattan<\/a>. Although you will cover <strong>more than 1,400 miles of road in more than 17 hours<\/strong>, the changing landscape should keep you interested during the drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1Nd-tL32LrTmrau2vyhYOeU-Q2yTUs7pp\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" 0=\"height='480'&gt;&lt;\/iframe\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"scenic_route\"><strong>The Most Scenic Route<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we know the fastest way to drive up the East Coast, what about a more scenic version of the drive if the view out the window is more important than time? There is no shortage of charming towns and lush scenery along the way if you <strong>venture off of I-95<\/strong>. The route that we layout below mostly follows the Eastern seaboard and is only one of several possibilities. Use this as a starting point and plot your own journey from Florida to New York!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take <strong>I-95 north <\/strong>through Florida<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Just after <strong>Savannah, GA<\/strong>, take <strong>US-17 <\/strong>through <strong>Charleston, SC<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue to follow US-17 through the <strong>Francis Marion National Forest <\/strong>to <strong>Myrtle Beach, SC<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay on the highway through <strong>Jacksonville, NC<\/strong> and then skirt the edge of the <strong>Croatan National Forest<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At <strong>New Bern, NC<\/strong> you will veer north on <strong>Highway 43<\/strong> to <strong>Greenville, NC<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue north through North Carolina on <strong>highways 13 and 11<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter Virginia and drive north until you hit <strong>Highway 58<\/strong> at <strong>Suffolk<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive through <strong>Norfolk, VA<\/strong> and then you get to go over the water on <strong>Highway 13<\/strong> to the southern tip of another part of Virginia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;ll continue on the same highway as you pass through a small portion of Maryland including the <strong>Pokomoke State Forest<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive north through Delaware<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then <strong>take I-95 <\/strong>the remainder of the way through New Jersey and reach your final destination: New York!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1DyyZfQj9YkRyD5oeD740Ke8ld4_d5jld\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" 0=\"height='480'&gt;&lt;\/iframe\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10 Places to Stop Along the Way<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on what your interests are, the drive south from Florida north to New York can include <strong>beaches<\/strong>, <strong>old plantations<\/strong>, <strong>mountains <\/strong>and <strong>forests<\/strong> for hiking and camping, <strong>scenic towns <\/strong>and <strong>major cities<\/strong>, and everything in between. Not all the stops are along the routes we have laid out in this article, but if one of them appeals to you it can help you craft your own route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1Rj4blPToZlw-LhAOU89o5OkVFqEnkqF7&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" 0=\"height='480'&gt;&lt;\/iframe\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"st_augustine\">1. St. Augustine, FL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This town on the northern Atlantic coast of Florida lays claim to being the oldest city in the US. <strong>St. Augustine<\/strong> is worth a stop for the beaches, Spanish-style colonial architecture and the <strong>Castillo de San Marcos<\/strong>, a fortress dating to the 17th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see:<\/strong> Take in the history of Spanish settlement in St. Augustine by walking down St. George Street and touring Castillo de San Marcos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"649\" data-src=\"https:\/\/com.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/04\/St.-Augustine-1-1024x649.jpg\" alt=\"St. Augustine, FL\" class=\"wp-image-5897 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2020\/04\/St.-Augustine-1-1024x649.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2020\/04\/St.-Augustine-1-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2020\/04\/St.-Augustine-1-768x487.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2020\/04\/St.-Augustine-1.jpg 1132w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/649;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Boats in the harbor at St. Augustine, FL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"biltmore_estate\">2. The Biltmore Estate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you like ridiculously opulent mansions? The <strong>Biltmore Estate<\/strong>, located just south of <strong>Asheville, NC, <\/strong>was finished in 1895 and is the <strong>largest privately-owned house in the US<\/strong>. And the craziest part is that it was built as a summer home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see:<\/strong> Check out the tours you can book at the Biltmore Estate, including a behind-the-scenes look and tasting at the winery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/biltmore-estate.jpg\" alt=\"The Biltmore Estate with green lawn\" class=\"wp-image-9931 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/biltmore-estate.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/biltmore-estate-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/biltmore-estate-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Biltmore Estate outside Asheville, NC. Photo: ZakZeinert on Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"savannah\">3. Savannah, GA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you happen to be near <strong>Savannah<\/strong>, it&#8217;s well worth at least a few hours of your time. In addition to finding some Grade A southern cooking here, you will also delight in <strong>Forsyth Park<\/strong>, with its trees draped in Spanish moss, and the historic district with its antebellum architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see:<\/strong> Walk down River Street that runs along the Savannah River and check out the shops and restaurants before stopping by the Georgia Queen paddlewheel boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/savannah-ga.jpg\" alt=\"Moss draped trees in front of a fountain in Forsyth Park in Savannah, GA.\" class=\"wp-image-9929 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/savannah-ga.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/savannah-ga-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/savannah-ga-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A fountain in Forsyth Park in Savannah. Photo: Sean Pavone on Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mt_vernon\">4. George Washington&#8217;s Mount Vernon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to take the route through Washington, D.C., you can stop at <strong>Mount Vernon<\/strong>. The plantation owned by America&#8217;s first president, George Washington, is located about 30 minutes south of D.C. and is easily accessible from I-95 by taking US Highway 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see:<\/strong> If you want to see the inside of the former home of George and Martha Washington, be sure to book a mansion tour. Then save some time to try some Virginia favorites at the restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"633\" data-src=\"https:\/\/com.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/04\/Mount-Vernon-1-1024x633.jpg\" alt=\"Photos on the wall above a blue couch at George Washington's Mount Vernon\" class=\"wp-image-5901 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2020\/04\/Mount-Vernon-1-1024x633.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2020\/04\/Mount-Vernon-1-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2020\/04\/Mount-Vernon-1-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2020\/04\/Mount-Vernon-1.jpg 1134w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/633;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A room in George Washington&#8217;s Mount Vernon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jersey_shore\">5. The Jersey Shore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, the beaches of New Jersey might not have the same cool factor as those further south, but you will still find plenty of entertainment and some nice ocean air before you reach your final destination. <strong>Cape May<\/strong>, <strong>Atlantic City <\/strong>and <strong>Asbury Park<\/strong> are all worthy of your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see:<\/strong> If you&#8217;ve had enough of the beach, head to Jenkinson&#8217;t Aquarium at Point Pleasant Beach to see all kinds of marine life plus creatures like alligators and penguins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" data-src=\"https:\/\/com.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/04\/Jersey-Shore-1-1024x631.jpg\" alt=\"A man surfing near Bradley Beach, NJ\" class=\"wp-image-5905 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2020\/04\/Jersey-Shore-1-1024x631.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2020\/04\/Jersey-Shore-1-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2020\/04\/Jersey-Shore-1-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2020\/04\/Jersey-Shore-1.jpg 1140w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/631;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A surfer near Bradley Beach on the Jersey Shore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"jacksonville\">6. Jacksonville, FL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This city in northern Florida is the largest in the state and worth a stop as you make your way to New York. While there is Jacksonville Beach to enjoy, the city has more to offer including museums like the Cummer Museum of Art &amp; Gardens and the Clara White Mission. Jacksonville also has the largest urban park system in the country, so you can stop and stretch your legs while enjoying nature and keeping an eye out for local wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see:<\/strong> Enjoy some fresh air during your drive with a stop at Little Talbot Island State Park. You can hike and camp in this undeveloped park on a barrier island, or simply stroll on the pristine beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/jacksonville-fl.jpg\" alt=\"Jacksonville Florida skyline and bridge\" class=\"wp-image-9923 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/jacksonville-fl.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/jacksonville-fl-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/jacksonville-fl-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Sean Pavone on Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"washington_dc\">7. Washington, D.C.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are taking the direct route up I-95 N, you will pass through the outskirts of Washington, D.C., so why not stop? There are so many things to see and do in the U.S. capital city, that you will have a hard time narrowing down your sightseeing stops. You can book a tour of the White House, then walk over to the National Mall to visit some of the Smithsonian museums and see the multiple monuments there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see:<\/strong> The great thing about visiting Washington, D.C. is that most of the popular attractions are free. Check out the Smithsonian museums like the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History &amp; Culture, walk around the Lincoln Memorial and Tidal Basin and wonder at the National Gallery of Art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/washington-monument.jpg\" alt=\"Washington Monument overlooking a reflecting pool\" class=\"wp-image-9924 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/washington-monument.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/washington-monument-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/washington-monument-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Washington Monument. Photo: Sean Pavone on Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"goddard\">8. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just outside Washington, D.C., the Goddard Space Flight Center is a great place to stop if you or your fellow travelers have any interest in NASA or space travel in general. There are exhibits, a solarium and insights into how space telescopes work. And the best part of visiting is that entry to Goddard is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see:<\/strong> Learn about the James Webb Space Telescope through displays at Goddard, or take a virtual field trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"raleigh\">9. Raleigh, NC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh, is part of the \u201cResearch Triangle\u201d along with neighboring Chapel Hill and Durham. There are tons of things to do there, both educational and not so much. Visit Pullen Park, which has one of the oldest amusement parks in the world, plus a lake you can paddle on. On the educational side, if you want to learn a bit about local Black history, stop at the Pope House Museum, home to one of the city\u2019s most prominent African American citizens, Dr. Manessa Thomas Pope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see:<\/strong> Get out of the car and stretch your legs at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Its outdoor park has works of art, or you can head inside to see Egyptian artifacts, paintings and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/raleigh-nc.jpg\" alt=\"North Carolina state capitol building statue.\" class=\"wp-image-9925 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/raleigh-nc.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/raleigh-nc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/raleigh-nc-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Raleigh from the state capitol building. Photo: Sean Pavone on Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"forests\">10. George Washington &amp; Jefferson National Forests<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to take a bit of detour (depending on what route you choose), bring your hiking and camping gear to spend some time in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in northwestern Virginia, stretching into West Virginia and Kentucky. Situated along the Appalachian Mountains, there are lots of recreational activities to do here including hunting, fishing, biking, hiking, horseback riding and camping. Just keep in mind that you need a permit do some activities, so you might want to plan ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to see: <\/strong>Hike the 325-mile portion of the Appalachian Trail that&#8217;s within the forests, or go even further!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/george-washington-and-jefferson-national-forests.jpg\" alt=\"The Appalachian Mountains at sunset.\" class=\"wp-image-9926 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/george-washington-and-jefferson-national-forests.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/george-washington-and-jefferson-national-forests-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2022\/02\/george-washington-and-jefferson-national-forests-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Appalachian Mountains from the forests. Photo: JPDworld on Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips\"><strong>Road Trip Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are traveling with children, a group of friends or solo, we have some ways to make your road trip a success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Play Games Early: <\/strong>The boredom can set in quickly after hitting the road. That is why it&#8217;s a good idea to play games with kids &#8211; whether it&#8217;s a card game like Go Fish or the license plate game &#8211; to start the day before they get tired and lose focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Download Maps of Your Route: <\/strong>If you decide to take a more scenic route that goes through forested or mountainous areas, it&#8217;s a good idea to have the maps available offline. That way if you lose cell service, you can still find where you need to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pack an Overnight Bag:<\/strong> On a long road trip, you&#8217;ll likely have a lot of luggage with you that you don&#8217;t want to haul into a hotel every night. The easiest solution is to pack an overnight bag with pajamas, toiletries and a couple of changes of clothes, plus any valuables you don&#8217;t want to leave in a vehicle overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preplan Where You Will Sleep: <\/strong>If you know how much time you want to spend getting from Florida to New York, it is worth planning good places to spend the night. That way you won&#8217;t be stuck driving further than you want to if you get tired while driving and can&#8217;t find a hotel room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>One-Way Car Rental<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Renting a car one way<\/strong> gives you the comfort of driving a new-model vehicle coupled with choosing what kind of car you will drive. Need lots of cargo space? Choose an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/suv-rental\/\">SUV<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/minivan-rental\/\">minivan<\/a>. Or ride in the lap of luxury by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/luxury-cars\/\">booking a luxury car<\/a> from BMW or Mercedes-Benz. With our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/one-way-car-rental\/\">one-way car rentals<\/a>, you can choose from optional add-ons like additional drivers, express toll unlimited and GPS guaranteed. 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