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What is the best driving route from Los Angeles to Boston?
I got into Emerson for grad school, so I’m going to be moving to Boston soon from L.A. I have a Prius and plan to make the big cross-country move with it. What’s the best driving route from Los Angeles to Boston?
Shannon Fitzgerald · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congratulations on getting into grad school! May you and your
Prius
have a great trek to the East Coast. The best driving route from
Los Angeles
to Boston
will depend on when you’re going and how comfortable you are driving on mountain roads. Since you’re headed to school, you may be moving in the fall—in which case, it’s safest weather-wise to stick to the southern route. Here’s what that looks like:
- Take I-10 E out of L.A.
- Pick up I-91 N inHartford, then take it north intoMassachusettsuntil you reach the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90 E) nearChicopee
- Take I-90 E all the way into Boston
As you’re probably aware, this trip is quite long—around 45 hours total without traffic. You’ll generally want to break it up into six to eight hours of driving per day to safely allow enough time for food, fuel, bathroom breaks, and rest.
It’s also a good idea to make sure your Prius is up to date on maintenance and has a quality car insurance policy in place. Since you’re busy planning the logistics of your cross-country move, leave the car insurance comparison shopping to super app
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