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What is the best route to drive from California to Florida?

My husband and I are planning to go on a road trip from California to Florida. We’ve never been to Florida before and this will be our first road trip! We would love to know what the best route from California to Florida is.

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Christelle Agustin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
What an exciting first road trip! The best route to drive from California to Florida is by taking I-10, or Interstate 10. This route is known as the Southern Route and passes through
Arizona
,
New Mexico
,
Texas
,
Louisiana
,
Mississippi
, and
Alabama
before touching down in Florida.
The best part is the sightseeing! Here are some beautiful places you can stop by: *The Grand Canyon *Carlsbad Caverns National Park *
San Antonio
*
Austin
*
New Orleans
*
Mobile
In total, the route will take around 41 hours or 2,695 miles of driving. This means if you’re blocking off 2 weeks for the road trip, you’ll be driving for an average of 3+ hours a day. If you’re tight on time, you can reach Florida in a week, or 6 hours of driving per day.
However, the ideal time frame for the route is at least 3 weeks, so you’ll get to enjoy all the landmarks without rushing!
Before you embark on your new adventure, make sure your car has gotten a check-up with your mechanic—and that you’ve got the proper car insurance.
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