Road Trips

Weekend drives, airport runs, scenic routes, snack logistics, and the vehicles that make the trip less chaotic.

Popular corridor guides

Distance, drive time, and corridor stops for the weekend runs readers search most — including New York to Philadelphia, LA to San Diego, and Toronto to Niagara Falls.

Toronto to Montreal Drive: Distance, Time & 401 Guide

Toronto to Montreal is about 542–550 km (337–342 mi) and roughly 5.5–6.5 hours on the 401/A-20. Eastern Canada corridor guide with Kingston stops, Thousand Islands scenic option, and Montreal arrival tips.

~337–342 miles · 5.5 to 6.5 hours (driving only)

New York to Philadelphia Road Trip: Distance, Drive Time & I-95

New York to Philadelphia is about 95–115 miles and 1.5–2.5 hours via I-95 and the NJ Turnpike, depending on whether you start in Manhattan, Queens, Long Island, or Westchester. Northeast corridor guide with mile-by-mile stops, tolls, EV charging, and Philly arrival tips.

~95–115 miles · 1.5 to 2.5 hours (traffic and start point dependent)

Los Angeles to San Diego Road Trip: Distance, Drive Time & I-5

Los Angeles to San Diego is about 120 miles and 2–3 hours via I-5 south. SoCal corridor guide with stops, beach detours, and EV notes.

~120 miles · 2 to 3 hours (traffic dependent)

San Francisco to Lake Tahoe Road Trip: Distance, Drive Time & I-80

San Francisco to Lake Tahoe is about 188 to 205 miles and 3.5 to 5+ hours depending on your shore, traffic, and weather. Bay Area route guide with stops, chains, and EV tips.

~188–205 miles · 3.5 to 5+ hours (traffic and weather dependent)

Dallas to Austin Drive: Distance, Time & I-35 Guide

Dallas to Austin is about 195 miles and 3 to 3.5 hours via I-35 south. Texas corridor guide with Waco stops, Hill Country returns, and festival traffic tips.

~195 miles · 3 to 3.5 hours

Seattle to Portland Road Trip: Distance, Drive Time & I-5

Seattle to Portland is about 175 miles and 3 hours via I-5 south. Pacific Northwest corridor guide with Tacoma stops, EV charging, and food-hall arrivals.

~175 miles · About 3 hours (traffic dependent)

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EV vs Gas Road Trip Planner

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The Asian American Weekend Drive: LA to Big Sur

A polished, culturally aware Pacific Coast Highway guide for Angelenos balancing ocean views, food, comfort, family dynamics, and the car that makes the drive feel right.

~300 miles · 6 to 8 hours (with stops)

Seattle to Vancouver Drive: Distance, Time & I-5 Border Guide

Seattle to Vancouver is about 140 miles and 2.5 to 4 hours via I-5, depending on the border. Cross-border guide with Richmond BC food stops, Peace Arch tips, and EV planning.

~140 miles · 2.5 to 4 hours (border dependent)

Vancouver to Whistler

The Sea-to-Sky Highway: one of Canada's most scenic short road trips.

~75 miles · 1.5 to 2 hours

New York to Boston

The Northeast corridor classic connecting two of America's great cities.

~215 miles · 4 to 5 hours (traffic dependent)

Chicago to Michigan Lake Towns: Distance, Drive Time & I-94

Chicago to St. Joseph and Harbor Country is about 95–140 miles and 1.5–3 hours via I-94. Lake weekend guide with Silver Beach, Redamak's, Michigan City traffic traps, and EV planning.

~95 to 140 miles (destination dependent) · 1.5 to 3 hours

San Francisco to Los Angeles Road Trip: Distance, Drive Time & PCH

San Francisco to Los Angeles is about 382 miles and 6–8 hours via I-5 or 8–10 hours on Highway 1. California corridor guide with Grapevine timing, Kettleman EV stops, and SGV arrival planning.

~382–450 miles · 6 to 8 hours (I-5) or 8 to 10 hours (coastal)

New York to Washington DC Road Trip: Distance, Drive Time & I-95

New York to Washington DC is about 225 miles and 4–5 hours via I-95 through New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Corridor guide with stops, tolls, and EV planning.

~225 miles · 4 to 5 hours (traffic dependent)

Los Angeles to Palm Springs Road Trip: Distance, Drive Time & I-10

Los Angeles to Palm Springs is about 110 miles and 2 hours via I-10 east. Desert corridor guide with wind-farm views, outlet stops, and EV range notes.

~110 miles · About 2 hours (traffic dependent)

Los Angeles to Las Vegas Road Trip: Distance, Drive Time & I-15

Los Angeles to Las Vegas is about 270 miles and 4–4.5 hours via I-15 north. Mojave Desert corridor guide with Baker stops, EV charging, and heat warnings.

~270 miles · 4 to 4.5 hours (traffic dependent)

San Francisco to Monterey Road Trip: Distance, Drive Time & CA-1

San Francisco to Monterey is about 120 miles and 2 hours via US-101 and CA-1. Central Coast guide with Half Moon Bay stops, Big Sur detours, and EV charging notes.

~120 miles · About 2 hours (traffic dependent)

Houston to Dallas Road Trip: Distance, Drive Time & I-45

Houston to Dallas is about 240 miles and 3.5–4 hours via I-45 north. Texas corridor guide with Buc-ee's stops, EV charging, and Friday traffic warnings.

~240 miles · 3.5 to 4 hours (traffic dependent)

Atlanta to Charlotte Road Trip: Distance, Drive Time & I-85

Atlanta to Charlotte is about 245 miles and 4 hours via I-85 north. Southeast corridor guide with Greenville stops, EV notes, and banking-city arrivals.

~245 miles · About 4 hours (traffic dependent)

Calgary to Banff Road Trip: Distance, Drive Time & Trans-Canada

Calgary to Banff is about 80 miles (128 km) and 1.5 hours via Trans-Canada Highway 1 west. Rocky Mountain corridor guide with Canmore stops and winter tire notes.

~80 miles (128 km) · About 1.5 hours (traffic and weather dependent)

Vancouver to Kelowna Road Trip: Distance, Drive Time & BC-97

Vancouver to Kelowna is about 250 miles (400 km) and 4–5 hours via BC-97 through Hope and the Okanagan. Interior BC guide with Coquihalla notes and wine-country arrivals.

~250 miles (400 km) · 4 to 5 hours (traffic and weather dependent)

Toronto to Niagara Falls Road Trip: Distance, Drive Time & QEW

Toronto to Niagara Falls is about 80 miles (128 km) and 1.5 hours via the QEW south. Golden Horseshoe guide with St. Catharines stops, wine-country detours, and border proximity notes.

~80 miles (128 km) · About 1.5 hours (traffic dependent)