Take a road trip across the United States is amazing, once in a lifetime kind of thing to do and it can be difficult to know where to even begin. So with that in mind, here's a quick guide to help you get started:
1: make a list of places to hit
There are some specific things to see and do in the United States that everyone already knows about, so if you have a list in your head, start by writing it. Don't worry about geography, just write down the places you've always wanted to see or do.
Some of the more obviously may include:
Miami
The Statue Of Liberty
Las Vegas
Surfing in California
Yosemite National Park
But there is also some possibility that you forgot about, so do a little research and write down Your wish list.
2: think about the route
OK, now it's time to be realistic. You may not be able to travel in one place, so you'll have to find out what route you want to take and points where the most important.
One fun way to do this is a little to get a big map of the United States and stick a pin in to represent every place you would love to go. This way you can see where you actually need to travel and you can plot a realistic route to cover a (hopefully) as much as possible.
Next, go on Google maps and plot the route you drive through the main area. You do not need to include every point of interest, only the major cities/areas you want to drive through.
This will give you a very rough idea while driving. If you then factor in how long you plan to spend on each site, you can view your route If it can be done.
For example, you might be happy just to spend the day at the Grand Canyon, but realistic NYC is worth at least 3-4 days of exploration. Set your priorities and decide which you can save on time and where you want to spend it.
3: don't forget about the transition bit
Plan your trip based on the highlights are fine, but the reality is that many of the highlights will be the true bits in between. Stop at burger joints all the way, random world's largest attractions threads and of course the endless miles of open roads.
It might be worth sacrificing some of your main site so you have more time to explore and enjoy the hidden treasures. Might consider just stick to the West Coast this time around, and then take the East Coast another trip (trust me, you will want another trip).
Some travel more popular to be considered are:
The Pacific coast from North to South
Take Route 66 in Cali to LA
The Atlantic coast from the urban sprawl of NYC Beach Florida
South Pacific route from California to Florida
4: map out your schedule loose
Some parts of the trip requires more planning than the other. It's nice to have a rough plan so you know where you're going. And a good atlas will help when you get lost-but relax, getting lost is half the fun.
Just remember to allow plenty of extra time to drive, many loopholes to stop and lots of free time to explore a bit that you find along the way.
In some cities you may not need to book accommodation in advance, but as a minimum it is a good idea to at least know where the nearest hotel. If not, you may end up spending a few nights of sleep in the car.
5: decide how you will travel
If you are not from the United States you may fly, so spend some time researching your travel options. There are various car rental providers, and many options for fly-drive vacation that normally handle many other planning as well.
Unless your trip is going to be a circular you may want to rent a car in one part of the country and drop off on the other, so plan your trip carefully is important if you want to find the best deal.
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