A 4-day family road trip from Fort Knox to Portland via Pittsburgh, New York, and Boston
Estimated cost
$1,740estimated total
Stays
$780
Fuel
$180
Food
$420
Other
$360
Estimates generated at planning time — your actual costs may vary.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
739 km7h 27mDepart 08:00
Start
KY, USA
Drive 14 km across Dayton for a relaxed local lunch, about 20 minutes.
1
Attraction
National Museum of the US Air Force
Dayton, United States
11:00–13:302h 30m here
Huge aviation museum with family-friendly exhibits
Use the large free lot; easy hatchback parking.
Continue northeast for 410 km toward Pittsburgh, about 4 hours 25 minutes with a fuel break.
2
Food
Old Scratch Pizza
Dayton, United States
13:50–14:501h here$65
Casual local pizza and salads
Kid-friendly and quick for a road day.
Take a short 1 km city drive to the hotel, around 8 minutes.
3
Attraction
Point State Park
Pittsburgh, United States
19:15–20:451h 30m here
Riverfront skyline and fort history viewpoint
Park in a central garage near the park.
Settle in for the night and rest.
4
Overnight
Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown
Pittsburgh, United States
20:53–21:001h here$210
Comfortable downtown family hotel
Book garage parking in advance for easier arrival.
Day 2
619 km6h 57mDepart 08:30
Drive 6 km to the Strip District for lunch, about 15 minutes.
5
Attraction
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Pittsburgh, United States
08:50–11:202h 30m here$100
Dinosaurs, gems, and kid-friendly galleries
Garage parking nearby; arrive early.
Head east for 590 km to Manhattan, about 6 hours 35 minutes with rest and fuel stops.
6
Food
Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar
Pittsburgh, United States
11:35–12:351h here$70
Iconic Pittsburgh sandwiches
Classic local food and casual seating.
Drive 8 km into Midtown for the overnight stay, about 20 minutes.
7
Attraction
Brooklyn Bridge Park
New York, United States
19:10–20:401h 30m here
Waterfront skyline views and photo spots
Use a paid garage; avoid street parking.
Settle in for the night and rest.
8
Overnight
Hyatt Place New York / Chelsea
New York, United States
21:00–21:001h here$260
Modern family-friendly city hotel
Choose a nearby compact garage for the hatchback.
Day 3
359 km4h 37mDepart 08:30
Drive 5 km to Chelsea Market for food and shopping, about 20 minutes.
9
Attraction
American Museum of Natural History
New York, United States
09:00–11:302h 30m here$115
Major museum with iconic halls
Take transit or garage park early.
Drive 350 km through Connecticut and Rhode Island to Boston, about 4 hours 30 minutes.
10
Food
Chelsea Market
New York, United States
11:50–13:201h 30m here$90
Indoor food hall with local bites
Great variety for kids and adults.
Drive 3 km to the hotel area, about 12 minutes.
11
Attraction
Freedom Trail
Boston, United States
17:50–20:202h 30m here$30
Historic architecture and revolutionary sites
Park once in a central garage and walk sections.
Settle in for the night and rest.
12
Overnight
The Revolution Hotel
Boston, United States
20:32–21:001h here$230
Stylish moderate hotel near Back Bay
Confirm paid parking nearby before arrival.
Day 4
206 km2h 56mDepart 08:30
Drive 2 km to the waterfront lunch area, about 8 minutes.
13
Attraction
Peabody Essex Museum
Salem, United States
09:15–11:452h 30m here$90
Art, maritime history, and architecture
Use downtown Salem garage parking.
Follow the coast north for 112 km to Portland Head Light, about 1 hour 35 minutes.
14
Food
Sea Level Oyster Bar
Salem, United States
11:53–12:531h here$95
New England seafood by the water
Good local seafood; reserve if possible.
Drive 12 km into Portland’s Old Port, about 20 minutes.
15
Attraction
Portland Head Light
Cape Elizabeth, United States
14:30–16:302h here$25
Classic Maine lighthouse and ocean views
Bring layers for windy ocean photos.
16
Overnight
Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront
Portland, United States
16:50–17:501h here$280
Waterfront stay near Old Port dining
Use valet or nearby garage; walk Old Port after check-in.
Finish
ME, USA
Before you go
Local tips
- 1Fuel before long interstate stretches each morning.
- 2Use garages in Pittsburgh, New York, Boston, and Portland.
- 3Prebook hotels with parking included or nearby.
- 4Start early to reduce city traffic delays.
- 5Keep museum tickets flexible where possible.
Good to know
- 1New York and Boston traffic can add delays.
- 2Holiday week prices and crowds may be high.
- 3Urban parking garages can be expensive.
- 4Coastal Maine weather can turn windy quickly.
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