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Over a decade ago, I drove to the southern end of the road in the Americas. Reaching the northern end stayed on my bucket list for years, but I finally crossed it off in 2026.
I also drove to the end of the road in Alaska, but honestly, I wouldn’t recommend it. Unless you book well in advance, you can’t actually access the Arctic Ocean there. If your goal is to experience the true end of the road, I think Tuktoyaktuk, Canada is the better destination. You can drive right into town and walk straight into the Arctic Ocean. For me, it was a much more rewarding experience.

Hi, I was hoping for some advice. Me and my 3 friends from the uk are in our mid 20s and are planning on travelling some of America next year over 3 weeks, my question is given how large America is, are we cramming too much into a short period of time? Are some stops not worth it? On paper it looks doable, reality can be much different plus most of the planning has been done by a robot so any human touch is greatly appreciated.

2 nights Salt Lake City
1 night Zion
1 night Bryce cannon
2 nights Las Vegas
2 nights Los angles
1 night Santa babra
1 night Monterey
1 night Yosemite
3 nights San Francisco
1 night Redwood
3 nights Oregon coast
(Brandon , Newport, Cannon Beach)
2 nights Seattle

Thank you

East of Ely, Nevada US Route 50 coincides with US-6--but even the doubled route still gets little traffic.
The full route: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/posts/almost-as-lonely-driving-us-route-6-50-from-ely-nevada-to-delta-utah

Hello everybody! My sister (who is going to be 14 when we take this trip) and I (who is going to take this trip when i am 16) are going to go to Pennsylvania to visit family. This trip will hopefully be next year. It will just be us. I will be driving. I am here to ask for tips and advice. My goal is to miss Chicago entirely. Which route would be best? Do you have any other route recommendations? Thank you all!

My wife and I are driving the Pacific Coast Highway (highway 1) from San Fran to LA as a two week vacation trip (flying in from the eastern USA).

Trying to decide between renting a midsize SUV or a current generation corvette. Cost is about the same. Primary concern would be impact of that choice on the actual vantage point of the scenery during driving. The vette would be a dream choice for us (retired 60yo couple) for such a trip, but wondering if sight seeing of ocean, etc, is hindered by sitting lower.

A bit long, sorry...This is my journey to Seattle and back while trying to see as much as possible and still having time to enjoy the journey (6 days driving there, 3 day stay in Seattle, 6 days driving back). I plan on alternating between hotel and camp every other day otw there, camping on lake powell and purely using Eureka as a sleeping point to then go camp near crater lake. My goals for this trip are to drive PCH, see as many cool things as possible, and camp/swim and although I would love to drive up the CA section, it just adds too much time and I'm on a constraint. I plan on seeing Grand Canyon, crater lake, PCH oregon, and columbia gorge otw there. OTW back will be seeing SLC for a few days and then MOAB and great sand dunes. I'm posting honestly because I'm looking for some sort of validation and reassurance that this isn't too crazy (as this is my first cross country road trip) and also to ask if anyone has any tips or recommendations for things to add or see. Much love and thank you in advance.

I just completed a cross country trip from the east coast to the western states. So many constructions on I-70 between KS and OH with heavy traffic. Really slowed down significantly. There are some constructions on I-90 in SD and MT too but the traffic is much lighter and doesn’t affect travel time too much. I would just take I-80 except avoid the Chicago area for congestions.

Hey! I am excited about a potential August roadtrip. I am really wanting this to work out :) So i am kindly asking for some advice about this potential roadtrip plan. I'll outline it below:

8/8: 🚗NYC --> Montreal

8/9: 🏰Montreal

8/10: 🚗🏰Montreal--> Quebec City

8/11: 🚗🏞️Quebec City --> Parc National du Bic

8/12: 🚗🏞️Bic --> Gaspesie National Park

8/13: 🚗🏞️GNP --> Perce

8/14: 🏞️ Perce --> Forillon

8/15: 🚗Forillon --> Miramichi

8/16: 🚗🏞️Miramichi --> Fundy

8/17: 🚗🏞️Fundy-->Acadia

8/18: 🏞️Acadia

8/19: 🏞️Acadia-->Deer Isle

8/20: Deer Isle

8/21: 🚗 Deer Isle --> NYC

Days marked with a 🚗 are just driving, both 🚗🏞️ are both significant driving and park/outdoor hours, and just 🏞️ are dedicated mainly to outdoor activities.

I have some hesitation about this plan.

1) The drive to Fundy from Forillon seems long af, I don't know if I am giving enough time to witness Fundy's tidal changes (which is a major selling point).

2) I want to make sure we have enough time in Gaspé bc we are unlikely to return--Acadia and Montreal feel closer/easier to access again in the future. Gaspe, not so much.

3) Has anyone taken a similar road trip before?

4) Is there something I am glaringly overlooking?

THANK YOU ALL IN ADVANCE. Merci beaucoup pour votre aide, les Québécois!

Edited to emphasize we are not selling anything, just trying to gauge interest with this post. Your replies would genuinely be extremely helpful to a couple small time, independent app developers.

Before we sink more time and money into it, we are trying to figure out if this app would have real demand. The app we are developing is a scenic-drive app for the whole US. We will use GIS data to rate each route’s road grade, curve and switchback severity (in degrees and quantity along route), and drop-off exposure, and factors in vehicle suitability for towing, RVs, or anything requiring high clearance. You can filter by the kind of scenery you’re after too, whether that’s mountains, forest, lakes, rivers, coastline, rolling hills, or scenic small towns, etc. so it’s not just a mountain-pass app.

Beyond the route itself, it surfaces curated points of interest like viewpoints, hidden gems, and historic sites instead of the usual chain restaurants and gas stations, plus user-contributed routes and photos. For trip logistics, it pulls real-time weather along your entire selected route rather than just your destination, so you can see conditions shifting over a multi-hour drive and be alerted of potential severe weather along your route.

It will also have a database of dispersed (free, undeveloped) camping locations so you can search for one and base your route around it or search near your route and will include public land access info. There’s also a fuel cost estimator adjusted for vehicle type and elevation change. On the safety side, it maps cell coverage dead zones and flags seasonal closures or road conditions. Road condition alerts can also be provided by users in real time for things like accidents, road obstructions, etc.

The short version: it’s meant to help you plan the actual drive, not just the destination — knowing the road, the scenery, the weather, and where you can camp along the way so that the entire trip is the destination.

A few questions if you have a minute (general comments about the idea are okay, too):

**•** Have you ever turned back or white-knuckled a drive because a route was much scarier than you anticipated?
**•** Do you currently look routes up somehow (forums, YouTube, asking locals) before trips? What do you use?
**•** Would this matter more for towing/RV/long vehicles, anxious passengers, or just general trip planning?
**•** Beyond mountain routes, what kind of scenery do you actually seek out on a drive?
**•** Would you pay for an app like this or does it need to be free/bundled into something else?

Not selling anything, just trying to figure out if this is worth building. Appreciate any honest takes, including “nobody needs this.”

I'm flying out for a Wedding in Gunnison Co mid August. It was actually cheaper to rent a Maseratti Ghibli SQ4 in Denver than a direct flight to Gunnison, so when life gives you lemons...

What are the most fun drive / scenic routes to take? The drive in will be starting around noon. For the drive back I've got to have the car back to the Denver airport by 11, so I'll watch the sunrise somewhere along the route.

Also, I'm from Atlanta & drive a Honda Accord. I have no experience on mountain roads or with a true touring car. Any tips are very much appreciated.

Moving to Oregon, from Orlando. Any cool stops along the route, besides yellow stone? Also is there a shorter way lol appreciate the help! We currently plan to do 10 days, 6-8 hours per day

I’ll be driving to St. Louis, I think the drive will take 14 hours. I think if I take a few breaks I can still do in one day. I don’t need to sight see but I’d like to stop and grab a bite along the way . I’m big on biscuits and gravy so any recommends for that I’d appreciate. Has anyone done this drive, is one day to aggressive?

Ciao a tutti!
Presto mi rechero con la mia ragazza a Stoccolma e precisamente mi rechero nella circoscrizione Älvsjö.

Cosa potete dirmi sulla sua sicurezza per i turisti o, piu ion generale, per chi voglia passare una settimana di relax? Cosa potete dirmi sulla sicurezza dei mezzi pubblici? E di sera?

Vi ringrazio in anticipo!

I need to update my apps - what are the best travel and weather apps out there? Are they pay or free? Thx!

Over 20+ years ago, I took a trip from LA to San Jose. I specifically remember the stretch between I-5 and San Jose that had these gorgeous lush green hills. Which highway is that? And does it dry out a lot in the summer/early fall or is it still pretty green?

Hey everyone,
Family of 4 here. My husband, our two daughters (9 and 11), and I are driving from LA up to San Francisco. We want the iconic scenic coastal route (PCH / Highway 1), but here’s the kicker: we’re banging the whole thing out in one day—leaving early morning, arriving by evening.
Timeline is tight, so no long detours. We need to keep moving but still make it fun for the girls.
Looking for real advice on:
1. Must-see quick stops: High-reward views or 15-minute spots for the kids to stretch, take a photo, and get back in the car.
2. Food strategy: Great, quick places for lunch along the coast that won't blow a two-hour hole in our schedule.
3. Pacing & Traffic: Any major bottleneck areas or sections we absolutely need to clear before dark?
Survival tips for the kids and realistic route advice are highly appreciated. I’m listening!

The 1880 train was my favorite part of our Black Hills road trip. I imagined panning the creek that runs along the tracks for gold back and enjoyed getting a welcome break from the steering wheel views.