Best Road Trip Routes from Major US Airports
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From LAX: Pacific Coast Highway
Drive north on PCH from LA to San Francisco (or south to San Diego). Stop at Malibu, Santa Barbara, Big Sur, and Monterey. Allow 2-3 days for the full LA-to-SF route. Convertible strongly recommended.
From MIA: The Florida Keys
US-1 from Miami to Key West is 160 miles of bridges, islands, and ocean views. Stop at Key Largo for snorkeling, Islamorada for fishing, Marathon for the Turtle Hospital, and Big Pine Key for the Key Deer. 3.5 hours without stops, but plan a full day.
From LAS: Southwest National Parks
A loop from Vegas hits some of America's best parks: Valley of Fire (1 hour), Zion (2.5 hours), Bryce Canyon (4 hours), Grand Canyon North Rim (4.5 hours). Allow 5-7 days for the full loop. SUV recommended for park roads.
From DEN: Rocky Mountain Loop
Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park (1.5 hours), over Trail Ridge Road to Grand Lake, south to Breckenridge and Vail, return through Glenwood Springs. 3-4 days, stunning mountain scenery. AWD recommended in shoulder seasons.
From SEA: Olympic Peninsula
Seattle to Olympic National Park is a 3-day loop through rainforests, rugged coastline, and mountain peaks. Hurricane Ridge, Hoh Rain Forest, Rialto Beach, and the Quinault Valley. One of the most underrated road trips in America.
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