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Santa Clarita to Miami Road Trip

We're kicking off this epic cross-country trek by knocking out the desert stretch. It's a lot of driving, but the open road vibes are unmatched.

7days
15stops
DAY01

Santa Clarita → Phoenix

Overnight in Phoenix
  1. 08:00
    Santa Clarita· start
  3. 13:30
    London Bridge
  5. 18:00
    Phoenix· overnight
Dinner in Phoenix
  • Pizzeria Bianco · Legendary wood-fired pizza in Phoenix. Totally worth the wait.
Daily Budget
Gas & Hotel
$220
DAY02

Phoenix → El Paso

Overnight in El Paso
  1. 08:30
    Phoenix· start
  3. 15:00
    White Sands
  5. 18:30
    El Paso· overnight
Border Eats
  • L&J Cafe · The 'old place by the graveyard' has the best enchiladas.
Daily Budget
Park Entry & Stay
$180
DAY03

El Paso → San Antonio

Overnight in San Antonio
  1. 08:00
    El Paso· start
  3. 17:30
    San Antonio· overnight
Tex-Mex Fix
  • Mi Tierra Cafe · Iconic bakery and restaurant in Market Square.
Daily Budget
Gas & Hotel
$240
DAY04

San Antonio → Mobile

Overnight in Mobile
  1. 08:00
    San Antonio· start
  3. 16:30
    New Orleans
  5. 19:30
    Mobile· overnight
NOLA Snacks
  • Café Du Monde · Powdered sugar heaven. Don't wear black clothes!
Daily Budget
Food & Stay
$210
DAY05

Mobile → Ocala

Overnight in Ocala
  1. 08:30
    Mobile· start
  3. 14:30
    Silver Springs
  5. 17:00
    Ocala· overnight
Ocala Eats
  • The Ivy House · Southern comfort food at its absolute best.
Daily Budget
Park Fees & Gas
$120
DAY06

St. Augustine → Cocoa Beach

Overnight in Cocoa Beach
  1. 11:30
    St. Augustine· start
  3. 14:30
    Kennedy Space Center
  5. 18:30
    Cocoa Beach· overnight
Lunch with Friends
  • Columbia Restaurant · The 1905 Salad is legendary. Perfect for lunch.
Daily Budget
NASA Tickets
$150
DAY07

West Palm Beach → Miami

  1. 11:00
    West Palm Beach· start
  3. 16:00
    Miami
Miami Classics
  • Versailles Restaurant · The world's most famous Cuban restaurant. Get the sandwich.
Daily Budget
Final Gas & Dinner
$100
Heads Up
  • Day 1: 6h driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 2: 7h driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 3: 8h driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 4: 8h 30m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 5: 5h 30m driving — plan rest stops
  • November weather is great, but watch for desert cold snaps
  • Book your NASA tour early
  • Texas is a 12-hour drive on its own—stay hydrated