The Complete Guide to Road Trips
Make your next trip worth the drive with curated itineraries, expert gear, and more.
Everything You Need to Plan a Stress-Free Road Trip
By Ashlea Halpern
How the Road Trip Recaptured Our Imagination This Year
By Amanda Fortini
14 Best Road Trips in America
By Mark Ellwood
20 Road Trip Essentials to Pack for a Long Drive
By CNT Editors
Why Turo Is Quickly Becoming My Favorite Way to Rent a Car
By Megan Spurrell
Tips and advice
- News & Advice
5 Things You Should Know About Rental Car Insurance Before Buying
Here's what you needs to know to avoid unnecessary rental car charges, all while staying protected.By Brian Karimzad
- Road Trips
The Best Credit Cards to Use on a Road Trip
Earn points and cash back with these travel rewards cards.By Eric Rosen
- Adventure
A Beginner's Guide to Renting an RV
From choosing the right model to tips for backing into your campsite.By Terry Ward
- Road Trips
On Your Next Road Trip, Stay at a Classic Motor Lodge
If you’re planning to hit the road this summer, try spending the night at one of these retro spots.By Debra Kamin
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The Best Road Trip Apps
If the journey is more important than the destination, then you’ll want to download these apps for your next trip.By Emily Price
- Solo Travel
The Best Road Trip Cars for Exploring Solo, Sightseeing with Family, and More
Whether you need a spacious backseat that can fit a leggy teen or want an eco-friendly ride for a long-haul drive.By Kym Allison Backer
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The Ultimate Road Trip Playlist, According to Our Favorite Musicians
Haim, Miguel, Darius Rucker, and more chime in.By Megan Spurrell
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This New Road Trip Planner Makes It Easy to Book a Multi-Stop Vacation
Skyscanner's just-launched Road Trip tool pulls together where to eat and stay along the way, plus the best deals on cars, hotels, and more.By Jessica Puckett
U.S. itineraries
9 West Coast Road Trips to Take This Year
By Paul Rubio and Megan Spurrell
The Best East Coast Road Trips to Take This Year
By Paul Rubio and Alex Erdekian
The Best National Park Road Trips in the U.S.
By Valerie Conners and Caitlin Morton
These Byways and Roads Have Been Declared the Most Beautiful in the U.S.
By Meredith Carey
A Four-Day Florida Road Trip Through Three National Parks
By Lauren Vespoli
A Stargazing Road Trip Across the American Southwest
By Leslie Pariseau
Photography by Julien Capmeil
Whale Sightings and Hikes on a Road Trip Along Oregon's Wild Rivers Coast
By Zoe Baillargeon
Colorado Road Trip: 4 Days of Hiking and Hot Springs
By Daliah Singer
A Three-Day Road Trip Exploring Florida's Spanish History
By Nicholas DeRenzo
International itineraries
The Best Road Trips in the World
By CNT Editors
Your Next Big Mexico Trip Is a Drive Across the Border
By Megan Spurrell
Lobster Rolls and Ancient Beaches on Canada’s Acadian Coast
By Shelley Cameron-McCarron
The Ultimate Road Trip through New Zealand's Underrated North Island
By Erin Florio
To Truly Experience the Scope of Namibia, Take This Road Trip
By Brandon Presser
Scotland's North Coast 500 May Be the Best Road Trip in the World
By Katherine LaGrave
What to pack
- Road Trips
The Best Car Phone Mounts for Road Trips
Including ones that double as a speaker and charge your phone.By Rachel Chang
- Packing
What I Packed for a Cross-Country Road Trip
One editor shares her essentials for a Los Angeles to New York City drive.By Megan Spurrell
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The Products to Keep in Your Car for Inevitable Road Trip Messes
A little forward thinking can turn car-bound chaos into a simple bump on the road.By Rachel Chang
- Road Trips
Road Trip Games and Toys to Keep Kids Entertained on the Go
Whether you’re traveling by plane, train, or car.By Cassie Shortsleeve
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The Best Road Trip Snacks, According to Our Editors
From Pringles to all-natural beef jerky, here's what to bring so nobody goes hungry on the road.By Megan Spurrell
- Shopping
The Best Water Bottles for Staying Hydrated On the Go
From silicone-covered glass bottles to insulated stainless steel tumblers.By Megan Spurrell and Meaghan Kenny
Uncovering the Roots of Modern Finnish Design—Beyond Helsinki
By Arati Menon
A Family Road Trip Through the Wild Andes to Bolivia’s Salt Flats
By Marianne Perez-Fransius
Road Tripping Through Virginia to Understand America's Complex Past
By Elizabeth Alexander
This Will Be the Busiest Fourth of July Travel Weekend Yet, According to AAA
By Rachel Chang
The Best Podcasts to Fill Road Trips and Long Flights
By Ashlea Halpern and CNT Editors
A Modern Wine Region Emerges Amid Turkey’s Ancient Ruins
By Shana Clarke
A Celebration of Roadside Americana
By CNT Editors
A List of Historic, Weird, and Totally Fascinating Places to Stop on a Road Trip Across the US
By CNT Editors
An Ode to Buc-ee's, the Greatest Gas Station on Earth
By Ashlea Halpern
A Nostalgia Trip Along US-41, the South’s Route 66
By Caroline Eubanks
The Best Airbnbs on Route 66
By Ashlea Halpern
The New Business Traveler: On a Sourcing Trip to Portugal, Designer Carolina K. Goes With the Flow
By Megan Spurrell
The Best Leak-Proof Travel Mugs for Taking Hot (and Cold) Drinks on the Go
By Kristi Kellogg and Meaghan Kenny
For Black Travelers, Shoebox Lunches Are a Reminder of Resilience in the Green Book Era
By Jaha Nailah Avery
How I Pulled Off an Affordable, Dog-Friendly Road Trip to Three National Parks Using Hotel Points
By Carly Helfand