Here's a sample itinerary for a pet-friendly drive from Orlando to New York City with your dog or cat. If you're planning a road trip to New York City, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Find the best dog parks, pet-friendly accommodations and hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members and GoPetFriendly. Scroll down to see all the pet-friendly stops along the way.
11:00 am start in Orlando
drive for about 2 hours
1:05 pm Jacksonville
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:05 pm
drive for about 2 hours
4:04 pm Savannah
stay overnight at The Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront Autograph Collection
leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 4 hours
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10:00 am leave from The Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront Autograph Collection
drive for about 4 hours
2:06 pm Fayetteville (North Carolina)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:06 pm
drive for about 3 hours
6:10 pm Richmond
eat at Triple Crossing Brewing Company
stay overnight at Commonwealth Park Suites Hotel
leave the next day around 8:00 am
day 2 driving ≈ 7 hours
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8:00 am leave from Commonwealth Park Suites Hotel
drive for about 2 hours
9:55 am Washington, DC
stay for about 4 hours
and leave at 1:55 pm
drive for about 2.5 hours
4:24 pm Philadelphia
stay for about 3 hours
and leave at 7:24 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
9:05 pm arrive in New York City
day 3 driving ≈ 6 hours
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Mauricio asked:
Road trip (1 answer)
Alexander from Penrith, Cumbria asked:
Hotel Rooms $26/Night anywhere near Universal Studios Orlando FL? (1 answer)
Jacksonville (26 answers)
Professional Pet Services (1 mention)
Coastal Pet Services (1 mention)
Confederate Park Dog Park (1 mention)
pet-friendly restaurants around Jacksonville:
Burrito Gallery
Pom's Thai Bistro
questions about Jacksonville:
What's the best neighborhood in Jacksonville for a first time visitor?
Great places to stop with kids!
Savannah (108 answers)
Downtown Savannah Shopping District (1 mention)
Savannah Dan Walking Tours (1 mention)
Ghost Talk Ghost Walk Tours (1 mention)
pet-friendly restaurants around Savannah:
Moon River Brewing Company
Huey's On The River
Finnegan’s Wake
Wild Wing Cafe
The Coffee Fox
pet-friendly hotels around Savannah:
The Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront Autograph Collection
Marriott Savannah Riverfront
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?
Fayetteville (North Carolina) (7 answers)
Carolina Pet Care Services (1 mention)
Dog Days Inn (1 mention)
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Fayetteville (1 mention)
pet-friendly restaurants around Fayetteville (North Carolina):
Huske Hardware House
Bright Light Brewing Company
Richmond (14 answers)
Virginia State Capitol Grounds (1 mention)
River District (1 mention)
pet-friendly restaurants around Richmond:
Triple Crossing Brewing Company
Legend Brewing Co
Legend Brewing Company
Millie's
pet-friendly hotels around Richmond:
Commonwealth Park Suites Hotel
Omni Richmond
The Jefferson Hotel Richmond
Doubletree Hotel Richmond Downtown
questions about Richmond:
What is your favorite restaurant in Richmond?
What is there to do in Richmond?
Nightlife in Richmond & hotels?
Washington, DC (179 answers)
pet-friendly restaurants around Washington, DC:
Helix Lounge (Hotel Helix)
Pasha Bistro
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)
Sharon's Pet Care (1 mention)
Madeline, Paws and Claws Sitter (1 mention)
Sniffles and Friends Professional Pet Sitting Services (1 mention)
Buddy's Girl (1 mention)
Pet Pals (1 mention)
Bark-in-the-Park (1 mention)
Little Characters Pet Sitting (1 mention)
Shawe's Paws (1 mention)
Bobbie's Professional Pet Sitting Services (1 mention)
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.
This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
These are some of the places people talk about on GoPetFriendly:
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about New York City. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Ebe from Sao Paulo asked:
Is it a good idea to visit NYC in December? (27 answers)
Julia from Paris asked:
free or cheap things to do in NYC (23 answers)
Valerie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in New York City? (23 answers)
Phil from Seattle asked:
48 Hours in NYC - I NEED to know the best Pizza spots! (23 answers)
Jane from asked:
Which NYC museums are must see? We only have time for two. (21 answers)
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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a New York City to Orlando drive with pets, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
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