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Camden NY to McAllen TX · 4 days

This efficient cross-country journey traverses the American heartland, blending Appalachian landscapes with Southern charm. Experience iconic landmarks and natural wonders as you transition from the Northeast forests to the Rio Grande Valley.

4days
12stops
3781km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Roanoke · Memphis · The Woodlands — start in Camden, end in McAllen.

DAY01

Camden → Roanoke

918 km · 9h 40m driving · long drive · Overnight in Roanoke
  1. 09:00
    Camden· start
  2. 850 km · 8h 57m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Natural Bridge
  4. 68 km · 43m
  5. 15:00
    Roanoke· overnight
DAY02

Great Smoky Mountains Nationa… → Memphis

1185 km · 12h 28m driving · long drive · Overnight in Memphis
  1. 09:00
    Great Smoky Mountains National Park· start
  2. 355 km · 3h 44m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Grand Ole Opry
  4. 390 km · 4h 6m
  5. 15:00
    Memphis· overnight
DAY03

Hot Springs → The Woodlands

986 km · 10h 23m driving · long drive · Overnight in The Woodlands
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Hot Springs National Park· start
  2. 182 km · 1h 55m
  3. 12:00
    Texarkana Post Office
  4. 464 km · 4h 53m
  5. 15:00
    The Woodlands· overnight
DAY04

San Jacinto Battleground Stat… → McAllen

692 km · 7h 17m driving · long drive
  1. 09:00
    San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site· start
  2. 442 km · 4h 39m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ King Ranch
  4. 180 km · 1h 54m
  5. 15:00
    McAllen
Heads Up
  • Day 1: 9h 40m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 2: 12h 28m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 3: 10h 23m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 4: 7h 17m driving — plan rest stops
  • This route involves significant daily driving (8-10 hours); ensure frequent rest stops for family comfort.
  • Check for toll road passes (E-ZPass and TxTag) to streamline travel through multiple states.
  • Monitor weather conditions, especially during hurricane season in the Gulf Coast region.