Pittsburgh’s steel-gray winter skies and frigid temperatures make heading south an annual tradition. These warm-weather road trips take you from the Three Rivers to sunny beaches, historic Southern cities, and the warm Gulf Coast.
Pittsburgh → Staunton → Blue Ridge Parkway → Charlotte → Charleston
Drive through the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, then descend into the warm coastal Lowcountry. Charleston’s mild winters, incredible dining, and historic charm make it one of the best Southern escapes.
Pittsburgh → Roanoke → Raleigh → Myrtle Beach
A surprisingly short drive to one of the East Coast’s most popular beach destinations. Myrtle Beach offers warm temps, 60 miles of sandy coastline, and family-friendly attractions.
Pittsburgh → Charleston WV → Knoxville → Atlanta → Orlando → Clearwater
Drive through the Appalachian foothills and into Georgia, then make a beeline for Florida’s theme parks and Gulf Coast beaches. Clearwater Beach offers some of the warmest, clearest water on the Gulf.
Pittsburgh → Charlottesville → Raleigh → Savannah → Tybee Island
Drive southeast to Savannah, one of America’s most beautiful cities, then continue to Tybee Island for warm beach days. The drive passes through lovely Virginia and Carolina countryside.
Pittsburgh → Charleston WV → Knoxville → Nashville → Birmingham → Gulf Shores
Hit Nashville for live music and hot chicken, then keep going south to the pristine white sands of Gulf Shores, Alabama — one of the Gulf’s most underrated beach destinations.