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What's the best driving route from New York to California?

My sister and I both quit our jobs in New York City and are headed to Los Angeles for a fresh start. We’re planning to drive cross country so that we have one vehicle between us once we arrive. I know there are probably a bunch of different ways to get there, but what’s the best route to drive from New York to California?

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Mary Cahill · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Your life is the stuff of novels and we are here for it! The best driving route from
New York
to
California
is via highway I-80 West.
Driving from
New York City
to
Los Angeles
will take you around 41 hours. The journey is 2,789.3 miles long.
People who drive this route cross country typically break it up over six or seven days, which would give you a chance to visit in some really cool cities along the way. You may be interested in
making pit stops at the following places
:
  • Cleveland
  • Chicago
  • St. Louis
  • Albuquerque
  • Amarillo
  • Kansas City
  • Las Vegas
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