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Road Trips in the USA

America was built for road trips. Route 66, the Pacific Coast Highway, the Blue Ridge Parkway — route-by-route guides with key stops, distances, car hire advice, and where to spend the night.

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park at sunrise with the Mittens and Merrick Butte silhouetted against an orange sky
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American Southwest: Road Trip Guide

Drive the American Southwest from Las Vegas through Monument Valley, Sedona, and the Grand Canyon — 1,200 miles of desert and canyon country. 2026 guide.

Blue Ridge Parkway overlook in autumn with layers of forested ridges stretching to the horizon in fall colour
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Blue Ridge Parkway: Road Trip Guide

Drive all 469 miles of America's favourite scenic road through the Appalachians, from Shenandoah to Great Smoky Mountains. Full 2026 guide.

Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys with turquoise water on both sides stretching to the horizon
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Florida Keys: Road Trip Guide

Drive the Overseas Highway from Miami to Key West — 113 miles of bridges, coral reefs, and island towns. Full stops and cost guide for 2026.

The Mississippi River at dusk seen from a bluff overlook in Wisconsin with forested hills and river islands below
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Great River Road: Road Trip Guide

Drive 3,000 miles along the Mississippi River from Minnesota to Louisiana on America's longest scenic byway. Full stops and cost guide for 2026.

A covered bridge surrounded by autumn foliage in Vermont with red and orange maple trees reflecting in a stream
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New England: Road Trip Guide

Drive a classic New England loop through Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Fall foliage, lobster shacks, and covered bridges. 2026 guide.

Pacific Coast Highway winding along Big Sur cliffs above the Pacific Ocean on a clear day
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Pacific Coast Highway: Road Trip Guide

Drive California's Highway 1 from San Francisco to Los Angeles — 650 miles of coast, redwoods, and Big Sur cliffs. Full stops guide for 2026.

Classic Route 66 road sign in the Mojave Desert with open highway stretching to the horizon
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Route 66: Road Trip Guide

Drive the full 2,400-mile Mother Road from Chicago to Santa Monica. Key stops, costs, lodging, and road conditions for 2026.

The Narrows slot canyon in Zion National Park with red sandstone walls rising above a shallow river
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Utah's Mighty 5: Road Trip Guide

Loop all five of Utah's national parks — Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches — in one epic 500-mile road trip. Full 2026 guide.