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What’s the best driving route from Boston to San Diego?

My wife and I are taking the family on a massive road trip across the U.S. this summer. We’re starting in Boston and heading to San Diego, so what’s our best driving route?

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Sarah Gray · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
A cross-country road trip is a great way to spend some quality time with your family. You’ve actually got two choices when it comes to the best driving route from
Boston
to
San Diego
:
  • If you prefer a scenic drive along the shores of the Great Lakes and through the Rocky Mountains, you should take the Northern route, which includes I-90, I-80, I-76, and I-70 through states like
    Pennsylvania
    ,
    Iowa
    , and
    Colorado
    .
  • If you prefer more opportunities to stop in metropolitan areas, like
    New York
    ,
    St. Louis
    ,
    Albuquerque
    , and
    Phoenix
    , you should choose the Southern route, which takes you along I-90, I-80, I-76, I-40, and I-10.
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