Miami to New York City Roadtrip Guide

This Miami to New York drive is the ultimate American East Coast adventure โ€” cruising from Floridaโ€™s 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.

๐Ÿ“ Night 1: Miami to Cape Canaveral (via West Palm Beach)

๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ Distance: 300 km / 185 mi | ๐Ÿš Drive Time: 3 hrs

Things to Do:

  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Stop at West Palm Beach for lunch and a quick swim

  • ๐Ÿš€ Visit Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral

  • ๐ŸŒŒ Watch a rocket launch if youโ€™re lucky!

Food Spot:

  • ๐ŸŸ Grato, West Palm Beach

Campgrounds:

  • ๐Ÿ•๏ธ Jetty Park Campground

  • ๐Ÿ•๏ธ Manatee Hammock Campground

๐Ÿ“ Night 2: Cape Canaveral to St. Augustine

๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ Distance: 200 km / 125 mi | ๐Ÿš Drive Time: 2.5 hrs

Things to Do:

  • ๐Ÿฐ Explore Americaโ€™s oldest city

  • ๐Ÿงฑ Walk the Castillo de San Marcos fort

  • ๐Ÿšถ Stroll through historic St. George Street

Food Spot:

  • ๐ŸŒฎ The Floridian

Campgrounds:

  • ๐Ÿ•๏ธ Anastasia State Park

  • ๐Ÿ•๏ธ Compass RV Resort

๐Ÿ“ Night 3: St. Augustine to Savannah

๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ Distance: 280 km / 175 mi | ๐Ÿš Drive Time: 3 hrs

Things to Do:

  • ๐Ÿง™ Stroll the moss-draped streets of Savannah

  • ๐Ÿ‘ป Take a haunted city tour

  • ๐ŸŒณ Visit Forsyth Park

Food Spot:

  • ๐Ÿฅ˜ The Grey

Campgrounds:

  • ๐Ÿ•๏ธ Red Gate Campground

  • ๐Ÿ•๏ธ Skidaway Island State Park

๐Ÿ“ Night 4: Savannah to Charleston

๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ Distance: 180 km / 112 mi | ๐Ÿš Drive Time: 2 hrs

Things to Do:

  • ๐ŸŒ† Explore Charlestonโ€™s cobbled streets and pastel houses

  • โ›ต Sunset harbour cruise

  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Tour the historic plantations nearby

Food Spot:

  • ๐Ÿฆ Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar

Campgrounds:

  • ๐Ÿ•๏ธ James Island County Park

  • ๐Ÿ•๏ธ Oak Plantation Campground

๐Ÿ“ Night 5: Charleston to Wilmington

๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ Distance: 270 km / 170 mi | ๐Ÿš Drive Time: 3 hrs

Things to Do:

  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Relax on Wrightsville Beach

  • ๐ŸŽฅ Visit filming spots from One Tree Hill & Dawsonโ€™s Creek

  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Explore the Battleship North Carolina

Food Spot:

  • ๐Ÿ” Front Street Brewery

Campgrounds:

  • ๐Ÿ•๏ธ Carolina Beach State Park

  • ๐Ÿ•๏ธ KOA Wilmington

๐Ÿ“ Night 6: Wilmington to Outer Banks (via Nags Head)

๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ Distance: 360 km / 225 mi | ๐Ÿš Drive Time: 4.5 hrs

Things to Do:

  • ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ Climb the tallest sand dunes at Jockey's Ridge

  • ๐ŸŒŠ Hit the beach in Nags Head

  • ๐Ÿ›ถ Kayak the Roanoke Sound

Food Spot:

  • ๐ŸŸ Blue Moon Beach Grill

Campgrounds:

  • ๐Ÿ•๏ธ Cape Hatteras KOA Resort

  • ๐Ÿ•๏ธ Camp Hatteras RV Resort

๐Ÿ“ Night 7: Outer Banks to Richmond

๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ Distance: 300 km / 185 mi | ๐Ÿš Drive Time: 3.5 hrs

Things to Do:

  • ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Stroll the mural-lined streets of Richmond

  • ๐Ÿฐ Visit the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

  • ๐ŸŒฟ Walk along the Canal Walk

Food Spot:

  • ๐Ÿ— Mama Jโ€™s Kitchen

Campgrounds:

  • ๐Ÿ•๏ธ Americamps RV Resort

  • ๐Ÿ•๏ธ Richmond North / Kings Dominion KOA

๐Ÿ“ Night 8: Richmond to Washington, DC

๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ Distance: 180 km / 112 mi | ๐Ÿš Drive Time: 2 hrs

Things to Do:

  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ See the monuments: Lincoln, Jefferson, and MLK

  • ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Explore the Smithsonian Museums

  • ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Catch the White House from the Ellipse

Food Spot:

  • ๐Ÿ” Old Ebbitt Grill

Campgrounds:

  • ๐Ÿ•๏ธ Cherry Hill Park (closest to DC)

  • ๐Ÿ•๏ธ Greenbelt Park (budget-friendly)

๐Ÿ“ Night 9: Washington, DC to Philadelphia

๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ Distance: 230 km / 140 mi | ๐Ÿš Drive Time: 2.5 hrs

Things to Do:

  • ๐Ÿ”” Visit the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall

  • ๐Ÿง€ Try a Philly cheesesteak

  • ๐ŸŽจ Stroll the Philadelphia Museum of Art & Rocky Steps

Food Spot:

  • ๐Ÿง€ Patโ€™s or Genoโ€™s for cheesesteaks

Campgrounds:

  • ๐Ÿ•๏ธ Philadelphia / West Chester KOA

  • ๐Ÿ•๏ธ Timberlane Campground (New Jersey side)

๐Ÿ“ Night 10: Philadelphia to New York City

๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ Distance: 150 km / 95 mi | ๐Ÿš Drive Time: 2 hrs

Things to Do:

  • ๐Ÿ—ฝ Visit Times Square, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty

  • ๐ŸŽญ Catch a Broadway show

  • ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Explore Brooklyn, SoHo, and the High Line

Food Spot:

  • ๐Ÿ• Joeโ€™s Pizza

  • ๐Ÿฅฏ Russ & Daughters

Campgrounds:

  • ๐Ÿ•๏ธ Liberty Harbor RV Park (Jersey City โ€“ best NYC access)

  • ๐Ÿ•๏ธ Cheesequake State Park (budget option)

RV Tips for the East Coast Drive

  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Book campgrounds early in major cities (DC, NYC)

  • ๐Ÿงผ Use Good Sam or KOA for full-hookup RV parks

  • ๐Ÿšฟ Many parks have showers, laundry, and Wi-Fi

  • ๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ Watch for toll roads (some states require EZ-Pass)

  • ๐Ÿงญ 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!

New York to Miami Fuel Calculator

New York to Miami road trip scenery

Estimated Fuel Cost

$174.00

Based on average gasoline price $3.50 per gallon

Follow Us On Socials

Stay connected for the latest updates and travel inspiration

Imoova Travel Blog

Your guide to vehicle relocations, road trip planning, and travel itineraries for everyone from backpackers to families.

Budget travel has never been easier thanks to Imoova's $1 per day car, campervan & motorhome relocations in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, US, Canada & more.

How To Travel With Zero Budget

Budget travel has never been easier thanks to Imoova's $1 per day car, campervan & motorhome relocations in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, US, Canada & more.

Discover 8 budget travel hacks, including Imoovaโ€™s $1/day campervans, free stays, and smart flight tips. Travel longer and cheaper without missing out.

8 Budget Travel Hacks To Save You Thousands

Discover 8 budget travel hacks, including Imoovaโ€™s $1/day campervans, free stays, and smart flight tips. Travel longer and cheaper without missing out.

You might think it can't get better than Imoova roadtrips for $1/day but did you know you can get ferry & fuel costs reimbursed too? Here's how it works.

A Guide to Imoova Inclusions

You might think it can't get better than Imoova roadtrips for $1/day but did you know you can get ferry & fuel costs reimbursed too? Here's how it works.

Experience the Great Barrier Reef without breaking the bank. Discover must-do tours, highlights, and how to travel to Cairns cheaply with Imoova relocations.

A Guide To The Great Barrier Reef

Experience the Great Barrier Reef without breaking the bank. Discover must-do tours, highlights, and how to travel to Cairns cheaply with Imoova relocations.

Discover Australiaโ€™s best national parks, from Uluru to Kakadu & beyond. See top attractions, must-do activities, and how to visit on a budget with Imoova.

A Guide to Australia's Best National Parks

Discover Australiaโ€™s best national parks, from Uluru to Kakadu & beyond. See top attractions, must-do activities, and how to visit on a budget with Imoova.

Discover the ultimate guide to Australiaโ€™s Great Ocean Road. Explore must-see sights, activities, and how to do it on a budget with Imoova vehicle relocations.

A Guide to the Great Ocean Road

Discover the ultimate guide to Australiaโ€™s Great Ocean Road. Explore must-see sights, activities, and how to do it on a budget with Imoova vehicle relocations.

Explore the Blue Mountains on a budget with our guide. Discover must-see lookouts, hikes, hidden gems, and how to get there cheaply with Imoova relocations.

A Guide to the Blue Mountains

Explore the Blue Mountains on a budget with our guide. Discover must-see lookouts, hikes, hidden gems, and how to get there cheaply with Imoova relocations.

The iconic Mystery Machine Camper is one of the most wanted campervans in Australia! Here's how to hire one on a backpackers budget with Imoova.

How To Rent A Mystery Machine Campervan in Australia

The iconic Mystery Machine Camper is one of the most wanted campervans in Australia! Here's how to hire one on a backpackers budget with Imoova.

Australia is home to over 10,000 beaches โ€” and whether youโ€™re after turquoise lagoons, golden surf breaks, or white-sand bays, thereโ€™s one with your name on it!

A Guide To Australia's Best Beaches

Australia is home to over 10,000 beaches โ€” and whether youโ€™re after turquoise lagoons, golden surf breaks, or white-sand bays, thereโ€™s one with your name on it!

Planning an international road trip? Discover top tips for vehicle hire, visas, insurance, routes, and more in Imoova's essential guide.

Tips For Planning an International Road Trip

Planning an international road trip? Discover top tips for vehicle hire, visas, insurance, routes, and more in Imoova's essential guide.

New to campervans? Discover essential first-time tips from emptying waste water to smart packing. Learn how Imoova can help you roadtrip on a budget.

Campervan Tips For Beginners

New to campervans? Discover essential first-time tips from emptying waste water to smart packing. Learn how Imoova can help you roadtrip on a budget.

Imoova has helped over 25,000 people travel the world on a budget - here are some of their adventures & how you can do it too.

Real Imoova Customer Adventures

Imoova has helped over 25,000 people travel the world on a budget - here are some of their adventures & how you can do it too.

Whether youโ€™re grabbing a $1 campervan relocation deal or planning a longer trip, here are 10 tips to make your NZ roadtrip smooth, safe, and unforgettable.

Tips For Your First New Zealand Roadtrip

Whether youโ€™re grabbing a $1 campervan relocation deal or planning a longer trip, here are 10 tips to make your NZ roadtrip smooth, safe, and unforgettable.

Itโ€™s the age-old NZ debate: Should you road trip the North Island or the South Island? Short answer? You canโ€™t go wrong. Especially when it's $1/day with Imoova

North vs South Island: Which is Better for a Road Trip?

Itโ€™s the age-old NZ debate: Should you road trip the North Island or the South Island? Short answer? You canโ€™t go wrong. Especially when it's $1/day with Imoova

Discover how to travel New Zealand on a budget with free camping and $1/day Imoova campervan deals. Tips, apps, and rules for the ultimate road trip.

A Guide To Free Camping in New Zealand

Discover how to travel New Zealand on a budget with free camping and $1/day Imoova campervan deals. Tips, apps, and rules for the ultimate road trip.

Discover how to road trip across the USA on a budget with free camping and $1/day Imoova RV deals. Tips, apps, and legal spots for freedom on the road.

The Ultimate Guide to Free Camping in the USA

Discover how to road trip across the USA on a budget with free camping and $1/day Imoova RV deals. Tips, apps, and legal spots for freedom on the road.

Discover the difference between relocation rentals and traditional car hire. Learn how to save money on your next roadtrip with $1/day relocations from Imoova.

Relocation Rentals vs Traditional Car Hire

Discover the difference between relocation rentals and traditional car hire. Learn how to save money on your next roadtrip with $1/day relocations from Imoova.

Discover how to travel Australia, New Zealand, or the US on a backpacker budget using relocation deals. Turn your road trip into a $1/day adventure with Imoova.

How to Road Trip on a Backpacker Budget: The $1 Travel Hack

Discover how to travel Australia, New Zealand, or the US on a backpacker budget using relocation deals. Turn your road trip into a $1/day adventure with Imoova.