When New York City’s gray winter skies and freezing winds set in, nothing beats hitting the road for warmer weather. These routes span from the mid-Atlantic through the Carolinas into Florida.
New York → Virginia Beach → Wilmington → Charleston → Jacksonville → Miami
The classic East Coast road trip. Hug the Atlantic coastline through charming beach towns, stop for she-crab soup in Charleston, and keep going until you hit the Art Deco glamour of South Beach.
New York → Chesapeake Bay → Outer Banks → Myrtle Beach → Charleston
Escape to the wild, windswept beaches of the Outer Banks, then cruise south through the family-friendly boardwalk scene of Myrtle Beach and into the genteel beauty of Charleston.
New York → Savannah → Orlando → Miami → Key West
Go all the way to the southernmost point in the continental US. End your trip driving the breathtaking Overseas Highway through the Florida Keys, surrounded by turquoise water on both sides.
New York → Washington DC → Richmond → Hilton Head Island → Savannah
A manageable two-day drive to the mild, subtropical coast of Georgia and South Carolina. Hilton Head offers world-class golf and quiet beaches, while Savannah delivers historic charm and incredible dining.
New York → Shenandoah Valley → Blue Ridge Parkway → Atlanta → Gulf Shores
Combine mountain scenery with beach relaxation. Wind through the stunning Blue Ridge Parkway, overnight in Atlanta, then finish at the warm, uncrowded sands of Gulf Shores, Alabama.