Roadtrips
Miami to New York City Roadtrip Guide
This Miami to New York drive is the ultimate American East Coast adventure โ cruising from Floridaโs tropical beaches to the iconic skyline of NYC. With Imoova RV relocations from $1/day, this iconic route becomes an affordable bucket-list journey โ complete with city stops, Southern charm, and Atlantic coastlines.
๐ Night 1: Miami to Cape Canaveral (via West Palm Beach)
๐ฃ๏ธ Distance: 300 km / 185 mi | ๐ Drive Time: 3 hrs
Things to Do:
๐๏ธ Stop at West Palm Beach for lunch and a quick swim
๐ Visit Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral
๐ Watch a rocket launch if youโre lucky!
Food Spot:
๐ Grato, West Palm Beach
Campgrounds:
๐๏ธ Jetty Park Campground
๐๏ธ Manatee Hammock Campground

๐ Night 2: Cape Canaveral to St. Augustine
๐ฃ๏ธ Distance: 200 km / 125 mi | ๐ Drive Time: 2.5 hrs
Things to Do:
๐ฐ Explore Americaโs oldest city
๐งฑ Walk the Castillo de San Marcos fort
๐ถ Stroll through historic St. George Street
Food Spot:
๐ฎ The Floridian
Campgrounds:
๐๏ธ Anastasia State Park
๐๏ธ Compass RV Resort

๐ Night 3: St. Augustine to Savannah
๐ฃ๏ธ Distance: 280 km / 175 mi | ๐ Drive Time: 3 hrs
Things to Do:
๐ง Stroll the moss-draped streets of Savannah
๐ป Take a haunted city tour
๐ณ Visit Forsyth Park
Food Spot:
๐ฅ The Grey
Campgrounds:
๐๏ธ Red Gate Campground
๐๏ธ Skidaway Island State Park

๐ Night 4: Savannah to Charleston
๐ฃ๏ธ Distance: 180 km / 112 mi | ๐ Drive Time: 2 hrs
Things to Do:
๐ Explore Charlestonโs cobbled streets and pastel houses
โต Sunset harbour cruise
๐๏ธ Tour the historic plantations nearby
Food Spot:
๐ฆ Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar
Campgrounds:
๐๏ธ James Island County Park
๐๏ธ Oak Plantation Campground

๐ Night 5: Charleston to Wilmington
๐ฃ๏ธ Distance: 270 km / 170 mi | ๐ Drive Time: 3 hrs
Things to Do:
๐๏ธ Relax on Wrightsville Beach
๐ฅ Visit filming spots from One Tree Hill & Dawsonโs Creek
๐๏ธ Explore the Battleship North Carolina
Food Spot:
๐ Front Street Brewery
Campgrounds:
๐๏ธ Carolina Beach State Park
๐๏ธ KOA Wilmington

๐ Night 6: Wilmington to Outer Banks (via Nags Head)
๐ฃ๏ธ Distance: 360 km / 225 mi | ๐ Drive Time: 4.5 hrs
Things to Do:
๐ฌ๏ธ Climb the tallest sand dunes at Jockey's Ridge
๐ Hit the beach in Nags Head
๐ถ Kayak the Roanoke Sound
Food Spot:
๐ Blue Moon Beach Grill
Campgrounds:
๐๏ธ Cape Hatteras KOA Resort
๐๏ธ Camp Hatteras RV Resort

๐ Night 7: Outer Banks to Richmond
๐ฃ๏ธ Distance: 300 km / 185 mi | ๐ Drive Time: 3.5 hrs
Things to Do:
๐ผ๏ธ Stroll the mural-lined streets of Richmond
๐ฐ Visit the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
๐ฟ Walk along the Canal Walk
Food Spot:
๐ Mama Jโs Kitchen
Campgrounds:
๐๏ธ Americamps RV Resort
๐๏ธ Richmond North / Kings Dominion KOA

๐ Night 8: Richmond to Washington, DC
๐ฃ๏ธ Distance: 180 km / 112 mi | ๐ Drive Time: 2 hrs
Things to Do:
๐๏ธ See the monuments: Lincoln, Jefferson, and MLK
๐ผ๏ธ Explore the Smithsonian Museums
๐บ๐ธ Catch the White House from the Ellipse
Food Spot:
๐ Old Ebbitt Grill
Campgrounds:
๐๏ธ Cherry Hill Park (closest to DC)
๐๏ธ Greenbelt Park (budget-friendly)

๐ Night 9: Washington, DC to Philadelphia
๐ฃ๏ธ Distance: 230 km / 140 mi | ๐ Drive Time: 2.5 hrs
Things to Do:
๐ Visit the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall
๐ง Try a Philly cheesesteak
๐จ Stroll the Philadelphia Museum of Art & Rocky Steps
Food Spot:
๐ง Patโs or Genoโs for cheesesteaks
Campgrounds:
๐๏ธ Philadelphia / West Chester KOA
๐๏ธ Timberlane Campground (New Jersey side)

๐ Night 10: Philadelphia to New York City
๐ฃ๏ธ Distance: 150 km / 95 mi | ๐ Drive Time: 2 hrs
Things to Do:
๐ฝ Visit Times Square, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty
๐ญ Catch a Broadway show
๐๏ธ Explore Brooklyn, SoHo, and the High Line
Food Spot:
๐ Joeโs Pizza
๐ฅฏ Russ & Daughters
Campgrounds:
๐๏ธ Liberty Harbor RV Park (Jersey City โ best NYC access)
๐๏ธ Cheesequake State Park (budget option)

RV Tips for the East Coast Drive
๐๏ธ Book campgrounds early in major cities (DC, NYC)
๐งผ Use Good Sam or KOA for full-hookup RV parks
๐ฟ Many parks have showers, laundry, and Wi-Fi
๐ฃ๏ธ Watch for toll roads (some states require EZ-Pass)
๐งญ Use offline maps when signal is weak
This epic Miami to New York RV road trip can be yours for as little as $1 per day when you book an RV relocation with Imoova. Travel in comfort, save on hotels, and make memories from the tropics to the Big Apple!
Miami to New York Fuel Calculator

Estimated Fuel Cost
$174.00
Based on average gasoline price $3.50 per gallon