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What is the best driving route from California to Virginia?

My wife and I are going to drive from California to Virginia to see the country and to surprise our son. Which route should we take to get there?

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Sean Boehme · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Taking a road trip from one coast to the other is the best way to explore the United States. Here is a look at the best route from
California
to
Virginia
.
California is a big state, and how you should go to get to Virginia will depend on where you live. If you live in Northern California your route should look something like this.
If you’re leaving from Southern California, your route should look something like this
Whichever route you choose to take, it’ll probably take you around 43 hours to make it to Virginia. There are a lot of beautiful cities to visit and states to see along the way, so be sure to take your time exploring.
For such a long trip, you should also carefully plan out the supplies you are bringing and double-check to make sure you aren’t missing any
road trip essentials
.
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