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What is the best driving route from New York to California?

What’s the best road trip route from New York to California? It’s time for my partner and me to get out and explore!

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Pat Roache · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
A
cross-country road trip
is a great way to add some adventure to your life! The best route from
New York
to
California
is a long but fun one and will vary depending on your specific origin and destination.
Here’s the general outline:
The trip covers almost 3,000 miles and can take about 45 hours behind the wheel Plan lots of stops and consider adding
towing and labor coverage
to your
car insurance
to avoid major bumps on the way.
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