Road Trips

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Let’s Plan a Family Road Trip!

Whether it’s an all-American cross-country road trip, a loop around the Pacific Northwest, or a road trip across the Canadian border, we’ll make sure you’re ready to hit the road.

Here are our best itineraries, and all our advice to help your family vacation road trips go smoothly.

We’ve stopped at a lot of attractions and National Parks, so you’ll find a full guide to US National Parks as well.

You can also find our USA content organized by state.

Road Trip Planning and Tips

Start here for all the best tips and tricks for planning and stocking up for your next family road trip. From snacks to packing essentials, a good road trip plan can make your trip much more enjoyable.

27 Travel Tips from a Full-Time Traveling Family

20+ Tips to Survive and Thrive on a Road Trip with Kids

Packing Guide: 70+ Family Road Trip Essentials

60+ Favorite Road Trip Activities to Keep Kids Occupied

Road Trip Family Food Guide: 40+ Snacks, Meals and More

Driving in Mexico: Everything You Need to Know [2024]

Driving to Canada: How to Cross the Canadian Border with Kids in 2021

Don’t miss our Family Travel Tips, and all our recommendations for the best Family Travel Gear.

Road Trip Itineraries

Itineraries for planning your next family road trip! Use these are a starting point to brainstorm your next trip. Customize these to fit your starting and finishing points, as well as your trip length.

An Epic Cross-Country Road Trip Itinerary: 8 Weeks Coast to Coast

American Northwest Family Road Trip: National Parks and the Pacific Northwest

Boston to Portland, Maine: The Ultimate Guide to Road Trip Routes and Scenic Stops (2024)

LA to Ensenada: A Baja Family Road Trip

Ensenada with Kids: 4 Day Itinerary for Baja California Norte