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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Answer provided by
Pat Roache
Answered on May 20, 2022
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:
- Make your way to I-80 W from New York City or by means of I-81 S or I-90 W.
- Continue on I-80/I-90 W through Ohio, [Indiana}(https://getjerry.com/car-insurance/indiana), and into Illinois
- Continue along just I-80 W after Chicago and pass through Iowa and Nebraska.
- Continue on I-80 W to head towards Northern California and the Bay Area, OR
- Take I-76 S through Texas to I-70 W in Denver
- Merge onto I-15 S in Utah and continue through Nevada into Southern California.
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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