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Toronto to Gainesville Road Trip

A massive drive from Toronto down through PA and into the WV mountains for a night of camping before hitting the deep south.

6days
16stops
DAY01

Toronto Departure → Coopers Rock Camping

Overnight in Coopers Rock Camping
  1. 07:00
    Toronto Departure· start
  3. 13:00
    Pittsburgh Pitstop
  5. 18:30
    Coopers Rock Camping· overnight
Campsite · Coopers Rock Camping
Campsite details not verified yet
Road Fuel
  • Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar · Iconic Pittsburgh sandwiches stuffed with fries and slaw. Total game-changer.
  • Campfire Cooking · Grab supplies in Morgantown for a classic outdoor dinner.
Today's Budget
Campsite Fee
$35
Gas
$80
DAY02

Coopers Rock Start → Valdosta Rest

Overnight in Valdosta Rest
  1. 08:00
    Coopers Rock Start· start
  3. 13:00
    Nashville Lunch
  5. 20:30
    Valdosta Rest· overnight
Southern Eats
  • Hattie B's Hot Chicken · The Nashville essential. Get the 'Shut the Cluck Up' if you're brave.
What to Budget
Hotel in Valdosta
$120
DAY03

Florida Border → Concert Venue

Overnight in Concert Venue
  1. 10:00
    Florida Border· start
  3. 12:30
    Gainesville Arrival
  5. 19:00
    Concert Venue· overnight
Gainesville Classics
  • Satchel's Pizza · Eclectic vibes and killer pies. Eat in the van out front.
Today's Budget
Concert Merch
$50
DAY04

Gainesville Departure → Charlotte Arrival

Overnight in Charlotte Arrival
  1. 11:00
    Gainesville Departure· start
  3. 19:00
    Charlotte Arrival· overnight
Dinner in CLT
  • Midwood Smokehouse · Real deal Carolina BBQ. The burnt ends are a game-changer.
What It Costs
Hotel
$140
DAY05

Charlotte Start → Erie Arrival

Overnight in Erie Arrival
  1. 08:00
    Charlotte Start· start
  3. 18:30
    Erie Arrival· overnight
Roadside Gems
  • Tamarack Marketplace · Best highway food stop in WV. Local crafts and great deli.
Today's Budget
Gas
$90
DAY06

Erie Departure → Toronto Home

  1. 09:00
    Erie Departure· start
  3. 11:00
    Buffalo/Niagara
  5. 14:30
    Toronto Home
Final Feast
  • Anchor Bar · The birthplace of the Buffalo wing. Don't skip it.
Budget
Duty Free
$60
Heads Up
  • Day 1: 8h driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 2: 9h 30m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 4: 7h 30m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 5: 8h 30m driving — plan rest stops
  • Bring a warm sleeping bag for WV mountains
  • Ensure your passport is valid for the border
  • Download offline maps for the WV mountain passes