Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Atlanta to Maine. If you're planning a road trip to Maine, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
10:00 am start in Atlanta
drive for about 2.5 hours
12:24 pm Greenville (South Carolina)
eat at Coffee Underground
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:24 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
3:00 pm Charlotte
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:00 pm
drive for about 2.5 hours
6:34 pm Raleigh
eat at The Pit
stay overnight at The Umstead Hotel & Spa
leave the next day around 9:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 6.5 hours
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9:00 am leave from The Umstead Hotel & Spa
drive for about 4 hours
1:10 pm Washington, DC
stay for about 4 hours
and leave at 5:10 pm
drive for about 2.5 hours
7:38 pm Philadelphia
stay overnight at Loews Hotel Philadelphia
leave the next day around 8:00 am
day 2 driving ≈ 6.5 hours
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8:00 am leave from Loews Hotel Philadelphia
drive for about 1.5 hours
9:42 am New York City
stay for about 4 hours
and leave at 1:42 pm
drive for about 3 hours
4:56 pm Newport
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:56 pm
drive for about 3 hours
8:59 pm Portland (Maine)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 9:59 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
11:26 pm arrive at Maine
day 3 driving ≈ 9.5 hours
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Greenville (South Carolina) (18 answers)
Falls Park on the Reedy (2 mentions)
restaurants around Greenville (South Carolina):
Coffee Underground
questions about Greenville (South Carolina):
Any good studying coffeeshops around Greenville?
Best free things to do in Greenville?
Pet friendly nice hotel
Charlotte (42 answers)
Halcyon Flavors From the Earth (4 mentions)
EpiCentre (2 mentions)
7th Street Public Market (2 mentions)
Mint Museum UPTOWN (2 mentions)
Discovery Place (2 mentions)
restaurants around Charlotte:
Amelie's French Bakery
Birdsong Brewing Co.
Rooster's Southpark
Cabo Fish Taco
Georges Brasserie
questions about Charlotte:
What is your favorite restaurant in Charlotte?
What's the best neighborhood in Charlotte for a first time visitor?
Nice suburbs to stay just outside Charlotte
Farm to Table Dining in Charlotte
What to do in Charlotte while celebrating a 60th Birthday?
Raleigh (19 answers)
North Carolina Museum of Art (2 mentions)
restaurants around Raleigh:
The Pit
Poole's
Bida Manda
hotels around Raleigh:
The Umstead Hotel & Spa
questions about Raleigh:
What is your favorite restaurant in Raleigh?
What's the best neighborhood in Raleigh for a first time visitor?
Best Non-Chain Restaurants for Families
Washington, DC (179 answers)
National Mall (30 mentions)
National Air and Space Museum (29 mentions)
Washington Monument (25 mentions)
Museum of Natural History (23 mentions)
Lincoln Memorial (22 mentions)
National Gallery of Art (19 mentions)
restaurants around Washington, DC:
Mitsitam Cafe
Founding Farmers
Rose's Luxury
Pavilion Café
questions about Washington, DC:
Best hotel near museums
Best free things to do in Washington, DC?
Fun free things to do in D.C.?
Getting from Union Station to National Mall?
How to make the most of three days in DC
Philadelphia (122 answers)
Philadelphia Museum of Art (16 mentions)
The Liberty Bell (12 mentions)
Eastern State Penitentiary (8 mentions)
Spruce Street Harbor Park (8 mentions)
Independence Mall (7 mentions)
restaurants around Philadelphia:
Reading Terminal Market
Jim's Steaks
Pat's King of Steaks
Geno's Steaks
Zahav
hotels around Philadelphia:
Loews Hotel Philadelphia
questions about Philadelphia:
What is your favorite restaurant in Philadelphia?
What is there to do in Philly besides eat cheese steaks?
Pat's or Geno's: Which has the better cheesesteak?
Anybody know of great gems in the city I can dine at during my stay?
Eating out on a budget.
New York City (622 answers)
Central Park (149 mentions)
High Line Park (110 mentions)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (85 mentions)
Statue of Liberty (69 mentions)
Times Square (59 mentions)
restaurants around New York City:
Katz's Delicatessen
Shake Shack
Lombardi's Pizza
Balthazar Restaurant
Eataly
questions about New York City:
Is it a good idea to visit NYC in December?
free or cheap things to do in NYC
What is your favorite restaurant in New York City?
48 Hours in NYC - I NEED to know the best Pizza spots!
Which NYC museums are must see? We only have time for two.
Newport (32 answers)
The Breakers (4 mentions)
Cliff Walk (4 mentions)
International Tennis Hall of Fame (2 mentions)
Thames Street (2 mentions)
restaurants around Newport:
Scales & Shells
Black Pearl
Flo's Clam Shack
The Red Parrot
The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar
questions about Newport:
What are the best places for low-key sea food/Rawbar?
Day trips from Newport, RI
Best things to do in Newport on a 3-day trip in September?
Most romantic B&B ?
Great seafood restaurants In Newport
Portland (Maine) (59 answers)
Portland Head Light (2 mentions)
restaurants around Portland (Maine):
Duckfat
Standard Baking Co
Bao Bao Dumpling House
Fore Street
Eventide Oyster Co.
questions about Portland (Maine):
Good restaurants in Portland
Best places to eat in Portland, ME
Things to do and good restaurants in Portland, ME
Best Breakfast spots in Portland, Maine?
This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
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