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What’s the best driving route from Dallas to New York?

I just graduated high school in Dallas, and I’m heading to NYC for college in the fall. I’m bringing too much stuff to fly, so my parents and I will be making the trip by car. What’s the fastest route to take?

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Macy Fouse · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
How exciting! A road trip will be the perfect way to kick off your college experience. The best driving route from
Dallas
to
New York
takes you primarily on I-30 E, I-40 E, and I-81 N—and it’ll take you about 23.5 hours to complete. This 1,500-mile+ route does have tolls, so be prepared to factor that into your budget.
This route will lead you through the following bigger cities before reaching the Big Apple:
If you’re looking to make this trek into the ultimate
road trip
experience, there are endless opportunities for exciting stops along the way. Before you hit the road, you’ll definitely want to double-check your
car insurance
to make sure you have all the
necessary coverage
for whatever happens on the road. You may also want to sign up for roadside assistance and
towing and labor coverage
through your provider—you don’t want to take any chances when you’re on the road for that long.
Luckily, the
Jerry
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