Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Burlington (Vermont) to Tampa. If you're planning a road trip to Tampa, 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 Burlington (Vermont)
drive for about 4 hours
1:53 pm Woodstock (New York)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:53 pm
drive for about 2 hours
5:05 pm New York City
eat at Katz's Delicatessen
stay overnight at The Standard New York
leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 6 hours
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10:00 am leave from The Standard New York
drive for about 4 hours
1:46 pm Washington, DC
stay for about 4 hours
and leave at 5:46 pm
drive for about 2 hours
7:32 pm Richmond
stay overnight at The Jefferson Hotel
leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 2 driving ≈ 5.5 hours
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10:00 am leave from The Jefferson Hotel
drive for about 2.5 hours
12:31 pm Raleigh
eat at The Pit
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:31 pm
drive for about 3.5 hours
4:53 pm Georgetown (South Carolina)
stay overnight and leave the next day around 9:00 am
day 3 driving ≈ 6 hours
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9:00 am leave from Georgetown (South Carolina)
drive for about 3 hours
11:59 am Savannah
eat at Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room
stay for about 2.5 hours
and leave at 2:29 pm
drive for about 2 hours
4:27 pm Jacksonville
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:27 pm
drive for about 3.5 hours
8:53 pm arrive in Tampa
stay at Columbia Restaurant
day 4 driving ≈ 8.5 hours
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Woodstock (New York) (11 answers)
questions about Woodstock (New York):
attractions
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
hotels around New York City:
The Standard New York
Ace Hotel New York
The Plaza
Hotel Gansevoort
Crosby Street Hotel
questions about New York City:
Where do the cool kids stay in NYC these days?
Is it a good idea to visit NYC in December?
48 Hours in NYC - I NEED to know the best Pizza spots!
free or cheap things to do in NYC
What is your favorite restaurant in New York City?
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
Richmond (14 answers)
Carytown (4 mentions)
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (2 mentions)
restaurants around Richmond:
Buz and Ned’s Real Barbecue
hotels around Richmond:
The Jefferson Hotel
questions about Richmond:
What is your favorite restaurant in Richmond?
What is there to do in Richmond?
Nightlife in Richmond & hotels?
Raleigh (19 answers)
North Carolina Museum of Art (2 mentions)
restaurants around Raleigh:
The Pit
Poole's
Bida Manda
questions about Raleigh:
What is your favorite restaurant in Raleigh?
Best Non-Chain Restaurants for Families
What's the best neighborhood in Raleigh for a first time visitor?
Georgetown (South Carolina) (7 answers)
Savannah (108 answers)
Forsyth Park (9 mentions)
Bonaventure Cemetery (5 mentions)
Savannah's Historic District (3 mentions)
The Pirates House Savannah GA (3 mentions)
River Street (3 mentions)
restaurants around Savannah:
Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room
Crystal Beer Parlor
The Olde Pink House
Gryphon Tea Room
Clary's Cafe
questions about Savannah:
What is your favorite under rated attraction in Savannah?
Leisurely trip to Savannah
What are fun things to do in Savannah on a budget?
Little Ones in Savannah
Restaurant and live music suggestions?
Jacksonville (26 answers)
questions about Jacksonville:
What's the best neighborhood in Jacksonville for a first time visitor?
Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in Tampa.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Columbia Restaurant, which was mentioned 4 times on Trippy.
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Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Ulele, which was mentioned 4 times.
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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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