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Fort Knox, KY, USA→Portland, ME, USA

“A 4-day family road trip from Fort Knox to Portland via Pittsburgh, New York, and Boston”

4days
1,923 kmDistance
16stops
$1,740Est. cost

Shared by a traveler · city-level only, no dates, private notes stay private

  • ~21h 57m driving
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Fort Knox → Pittsburgh
739 km7h 27mDepart 08:00
Start
Fort Knox, KY, USA
Drive 14 km across Dayton for a relaxed local lunch, about 20 minutes.
1
Attraction4.9Dayton, United States

National Museum of the US Air Force

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
Food4.7Dayton, United States

Old Scratch Pizza

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
Attraction4.7Pittsburgh, United States

Point State Park

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
Overnight4.7Pittsburgh, United States

Drury Plaza Hotel Pittsburgh Downtown

20:53–21:001h here$210

Comfortable downtown family hotel

Book garage parking in advance for easier arrival.

Day 2

Pittsburgh → New York
619 km6h 57mDepart 08:30
Drive 6 km to the Strip District for lunch, about 15 minutes.
5
Attraction4.8Pittsburgh, United States

Carnegie Museum of Natural History

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
Food4.5Pittsburgh, United States

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

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
Attraction4.8New York, United States

Brooklyn Bridge Park

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
Overnight3.8New York, United States

Hyatt Place New York / Chelsea

21:00–21:001h here$260

Modern family-friendly city hotel

Choose a nearby compact garage for the hatchback.

Day 3

New York → Boston
359 km4h 37mDepart 08:30
Drive 5 km to Chelsea Market for food and shopping, about 20 minutes.
9
Attraction4.6New York, United States

American Museum of Natural History

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
Food4.6New York, United States

Chelsea Market

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
Attraction4.0Boston, United States

Freedom Trail

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
Overnight4.4Boston, United States

The Revolution Hotel

20:32–21:001h here$230

Stylish moderate hotel near Back Bay

Confirm paid parking nearby before arrival.

Day 4

Boston → Portland
206 km2h 56mDepart 08:30
Drive 2 km to the waterfront lunch area, about 8 minutes.
13
Attraction4.7Salem, United States

Peabody Essex Museum

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
Food4.4Salem, United States

Sea Level Oyster Bar

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
Attraction4.8Cape Elizabeth, United States

Portland Head Light

14:30–16:302h here$25

Classic Maine lighthouse and ocean views

Bring layers for windy ocean photos.
16
Overnight4.6Portland, United States

Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront

16:50–17:501h here$280

Waterfront stay near Old Port dining

Use valet or nearby garage; walk Old Port after check-in.
Finish
Portland, 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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