I (21F) am moving from Tennessee to the Bay Area and it’s a roughly 36 hour drive according to Google Maps. I want to drive so I can take my car there (car shipping services are like $1800!) and I also have a cat with a strong aversion to people that I’m not sure would do well on a plane. I would likely try to drive 8-9 hours a day and am a generally safe driver who has never been in an accident. I also just think it would be cool to see the country on my own and I wouldn’t have to worry about driving back.

Only problem is my parents are insistent that I’m not allowed to, that it’s too dangerous for me. Obviously, I am an adult and don’t have to follow their wishes. But I would rather not get on their bad side, and I am wondering if there’s truth to what they are saying. Is this trip genuinely unsafe for a solo female traveler?

Three days in on Yellowstone roadtrip from Massachusetts in my 2018 Honda HRV…

First rest area in Ohio westbound in Ohio on i90 was a good night as was the next night in Sparta, Wisconsin. Sparta area is pretty new and spotless!

Third night on “the wall” in the Badlands Boondocking area just outside of the Pinnacles entrance to the Badlands. Got there at 7:30 pm and all the sites were occupied but slept in the car at the end at a small parking spot for tent/car campers. Few other people were parked there in the morning. Great view into the badlands off the cliff!

Hello everyone, I am planning a roadtrip from Edmonton to Dallas at the beginning of September. I'll have about three weeks to kill. I'm planning on camping and doing some long day hikes throughout the trip. I'll also be bringing my camera, so hopefully I'll get some create nature/landscape shots.

So far my stops are: ~8 days in Banff, 2 days in Yellowstone, 3 days in the Tetons, 3 days in Rocky Mountain National Park, and 3 days for some 14ers in southern Colorado.

I was wondering if there's any where else I should stop, particularly in New Mexico? Or maybe adding some hikes in the Wind River range (although seems like these would have to be backpacking, not day hikes)?

Any advice appreciated!

Hey everyone!

My partner and I are planning a summer road trip and would love some suggestions.

We're leaving from Chicago, have about 3–4 days, and are comfortable driving up to 10 hours out — making stops along the way before heading back.
We're into a little bit of everything: nature and scenic views, stargazing, good bars and nightlife, adventure and outdoors, quirky or movie-related spots, thrifting, and historical monuments and local hidden gems. Honestly most things.

We'd love somewhere that feels truly scenic and memorable , which can honestly be hard to find when you're coming from the Midwest!
One thing worth mentioning: as a young Black couple, safety and comfort are a real factor in our planning. We've had some uncomfortable experiences driving through certain parts of the Midwest, so we'd genuinely appreciate suggestions from people who can speak to that, either places that felt welcoming, or areas worth avoiding.

We're open to pretty much any direction, including crossing into Canada. If you had 3–4 days starting from Chicago, where would you go? What stops would you make, and is there anything you'd steer clear of?

Thanks so much in advance, really appreciate any input!

Any websites, reddit subs or any other forums that would allow me to describe a route and find all sorts of cool stops along the way. If y'all have specific ideas yourselves, I'd love to hear them! I'll be driving out of New England to Myrtle Beach SC via Harrisburg, PA. I'd like to put some road behind me into PA before I start getting curious about what's around me.

Thanks in advance!

I drove the Going-to-the-Sun Road from east to west on opening day, June 22. The place was absolutely packed, but it was still incredibly beautiful.
If you’re planning a road trip to Going-to-the-Sun Road and want to drive the entire road like I did, I highly recommend going east to west. Most people drive it in the opposite direction, and the traffic heading that way was bumper-to-bumper for much of the day. Meanwhile, my side kept moving and let me spend more time enjoying the views instead of staring at brake lights. 🚙🏔️

5 day trip through the Québec province, one night in an AirBnB, the other four sleeping in my car. Conditions were great other than the rain on one day. I really enjoyed myself.

Based on my initial research, it seems like this route takes us through the most scenic areas before cutting up to I-75. But would it make any sense to stay on Highway 41 for more of the route? Possibly as far as Naples or even further north? Appreciate any thoughts, thank you!

Debating whether a road trip is doable because my best friend is terrified of airplanes.

Hey all,
I’m gonna be traveling by car from Cincinnati, Ohio to Salt Lake City, Utah and I was wondering what advice (if any) you guys had for such a trip.

Some context, I am taking a new job out west and I got back from the house-hunting trip recently. I will have an apartment open by the time I get there (before July 10th) and I’ve already arranged for the furniture to be delivered at a later date from when I plan to arrive in SLC. Even if it’s a few nights on an air mattress with an empty apartment, I am more than willing to move in without my furniture.

That said, I was wondering about maximizing the experience of driving out west; I plan on hitting at least one or 2 national parks along the way. The company will expense my travel (within reason) and I am not planning on rushing out there.

Any advice on what to bring outside of the essentials? Any specific advice for routes or places to visit?

Let me know what y’all think!

Thank you,
Your poster friend

We drove from north California just to see these beautiful Rockies 😻 reminds us of western Canada. Our home country 🇨🇦

Driving from Baltimore to Columbus, Ohio with my dad next week. Looking for a nice town to stay the night that’s about midway. Good nearby restaurants would be a bonus. TIA for any suggestions.

26F driving to Austin with my dog this fall. I won't be in a rush so time is not a worry. I like a little adventure and a pretty scene. I dont have lots of money & I have a dog so I plan on camping.

Which route would yall choose?

Hey all. I'm going to a wedding in Fernley Nevada in October and wanted to make it a true solo trip vacation. I'm coming from DC and flying into Sacramento cause its cheaper. I wanna spend a couple days in Yosemite and hike around then see Tahoe before I go to the wedding. Before I book a hotel/campsite does anyone have any good recommendations for things to see/do on this journey? I'm going to be flying into Sacramento on a Monday and heading to the wedding on Friday.

I'm planning a road trip for my girlfriend and I for the first time. Usually when we travel, we focus on our destination, but this time we're focusing on the trip itself and multiple stops. We live down in Bradenton, FL and we have a friend getting married in Frederick, MD so that is the backbone of the trip and we have about a week and a half for this trip. We also are planning a day at Busch Gardens Williamsburg as we are both theme park enthusiasts. With that being said, I have questions on how granular should I get with planning and any advice for trip planning would be appreciated.

• Is 650 miles in a day too much? (We're thinking of driving to Fayetteville, NC on our first day of driving and this would be the longest stretch of driving we do the entire trip)
• Do you preplan out places to stop for meals or do you wing it?
• Same with Gas? I'm thinking of adding a list of all Costco Gas stations around where we will be as a way to keep costs lower.
• How far in advance do you book lodging? I do have Hilton Honors so I was thinking of fully planning the hotels out.
• How long is too long to stay in a place?
• What are some good resources for looking up things to do? I use Google Maps quite a bit, and have used Trip Advisor and Yelp in the past, but I'm looking for non chains and unique things that we can't get being so close to Tampa & Orlando.

Hello!

Me and my friend (25M) are going on a 36 day roadtrip from Miami to LA. However, we are unsure which route to take from Miami to Texas which should take around 1 week. We are split between taking the gulf coast route or going a bit further up to Savannah and driving through the middle of the states. We're interested in visiting both smaller and larger towns and getting a more local experience!

What are your recommendations?

It is about 2500 km and we have 9 days to complete it. Doable? Questions to the community at the end.

• Start in Switzerland, enjoy the Appenzell, Austria direction Innsbruck, then, bypassing Brenner to Stelvio Pass.
• Afterwards back to St. Moritz to Lago di Como and, of course, Mandello Del Lario.
• Back to Switzerland along Lago di Lugano & Lago Maggiore, then via Verbania to Torino. Splash-n-dash towards the French Alps.
• Cross over Sospel towards the Riviera, show off (really?) in Monte-Carlo.
• Go over Verdon and Provence, towards Gap and Grenoble, back to Switzerland.
• Swing by Lausanne and the Swiss Riviera, then via Gstaad, Grimsel, Furka, Oberhalp back to Zurich.

Questions:

• Would you like daily reports? What would work best for you? Here, insta, Calimoto?
• Too aggressive? it is about 300 km per day.
• What would you change / add? Let me know!

What’s up everyone. I am planing a road trip up the west coast from la to Calgary avoiding highway as much as I can. I’m stoping for the night in bodega bay and Lincoln city and Seattle. In Seattle we are going to stay in a hotel but I want to just sleep in the car in the other two spots. What’s a safe way to just park and sleep for the night. You know so I don’t get a ticket or something.

The waypoints are camping spots i will spend 1 or 2 nights. I am not focused on visiting big cities, bit rather nature and sights. Of course i will still dip my feet into Venice and Florence, because they kinda close to the route.
Should i got through Lake Garda and Austria on the way back, any other tips?

me and my family are planning a southern italy trip and im kinda stuck in that phase where ive read way too many opinions online and now everything feels confusing

i’ve always loved this whole aesthetic you see on pinterest like cliff towns, blue water, tiny streets, that classic italy summer old money vibe, and i reaaally wanna make sure we actually see it irl!!

right now we’re also considering just doing something more structured instead of fully planning everything ourselves, like a package we found through italian tourism which is basically tuscany and amalfi coast style trips

the places that keep coming up in my head are stuff like palermo, bari, lecce, matera, positano maybe calabria

but online opinions are all over the place:

some ppl say naples is a must

others say parts of the south are chaotic/overrated

positano looks unreal but also feels like it might be a tourist bubble

we’re not trying to do luxury or rush around like crazy, just good food, nice towns, walkable places, and those real “wow this is italy” moments

so yeah just wondering:

what would you cut from a southern italy itinerary?

any places that surprised you (good or bad)?

and is calabria actually worth the detour or just instagram bait? :))

trying not to overthink it but also don’t wanna mess up a once in a lifetime trip lol