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driving / 1 day / no pets / no RV
Cape Cod to New York City road trip planner
Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Cape Cod to New York City. If you're planning a road trip to New York City, you can research locations to stop along the way.Make sure you check road conditionsto double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on themost talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
customize this trip
8:00 am start at Cape Cod
drive for about 42 minutes
8:42 am Plymouth (Massachusetts)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 9:42 am
drive for about 1.5 hours
11:02 am Newport
eat at
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:02 pm
drive for about 40 minutes
12:41 pm Providence
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:41 pm
drive for about 51 minutes
2:32 pm Mystic
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:32 pm
drive for about 58 minutes
4:30 pm New Haven
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:30 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
6:57 pm Central Park
stay for about 3.5 hours
and leave at 10:27 pm
drive for about 10 minutes
10:37 pm arrive in New York City
stay at The Standard New York
driving ≈ 6 hours
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Where should I stop along the way?
Plymouth (Massachusetts) (9 answers)
questions about Plymouth (Massachusetts):
What's the best neighborhood in Plymouth (Massachusetts) for a first time visitor?
Newport (32 answers)
The Breakers (4 mentions)
Cliff Walk (4 mentions)
International Tennis Hall of Fame (2 mentions)
Thames Street (2 mentions)
restaurants around Newport:
Black Pearl
Flo's Clam Shack
The Red Parrot
questions about Newport:
What are the best places for low-key sea food/Rawbar?
Day trips from Newport, RI
Best things to do in Newport on a 3-day trip in September?
Great seafood restaurants In Newport
Providence (19 answers)
WaterPlace Park (2 mentions)
Thayer Street (2 mentions)
Prospect Terrace Park (2 mentions)
restaurants around Providence:
Trinity Brewhouse
North
Al Forno Restaurant
Gracie's
Ken's Ramen
questions about Providence:
What is your favorite restaurant in Providence?
What should I do/see/eat in and around Providence in 48-72 hours?
Best dinner in Providence—that also has a great atmosphere?
Best lobster spot in Providence?
Mystic (11 answers)
Mystic Seaport (7 mentions)
Olde Mystic Village (4 mentions)
Mystic Aquarium (2 mentions)
restaurants around Mystic:
Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream
questions about Mystic:
Family Restaurants in Mystic, CT?
New Haven (10 answers)
restaurants around New Haven:
Modern Apizza
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
Goodfellas Restaurant
questions about New Haven:
What is your favorite restaurant in New Haven?
Let's get serious about Pizza..... Sally's? Pepes? or Modern?
Central Park (158 mentions)
Where's the best place to stay in New York City?
Are you going straight to a hotel, orlooking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas,and hotels is the Trippy page onwhere to stay in New York City.
You can also see most people recommend as the best amount of time to visit. Find out how many days in New York City to stay.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out The Standard New York, which was mentioned 15 times on Trippy.
Here are some more hotels people talk about:
Ace Hotel New York (15 mentions)
The Plaza (14 mentions)
Hotel Gansevoort (12 mentions)
Crosby Street Hotel (11 mentions)
Want to research more popular hotels in New York City?Click the blue button below.
Where's the best place to eat in New York City?
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Katz's Delicatessen, which was mentioned 37 times.
Here are some more restaurants people talk about:
Shake Shack (23 mentions)
Lombardi's Pizza (20 mentions)
Balthazar Restaurant (19 mentions)
Eataly (19 mentions)
Want to research more popular restaurants in New York City?Click the blue button below.
What are some things to do in New York City?
This section could be endless, so rather than trying tosuggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave itopen-ended.
These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:
Central Park (149 mentions)
High Line Park (110 mentions)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (85 mentions)
Statue of Liberty (69 mentions)
Times Square (59 mentions)
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questionsbecause there's an entire community of travelers talkingto each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is whereyou can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets,trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about New York City. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Ebe from Sao Paulo asked:
Is it a good idea to visit NYC in December? (27 answers)
Julia from Paris asked:
free or cheap things to do in NYC (23 answers)
Valerie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in New York City? (23 answers)
Phil from Seattle asked:
48 Hours in NYC - I NEED to know the best Pizza spots! (23 answers)
Jane from asked:
Which NYC museums are must see? We only have time for two. (21 answers)
Click the button below to explore more questionsand answers related to New York City.
Do I really have to go back home?
Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacationwho wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning yournext trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for aNew York City to Cape Cod drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Cape Cod? Try searching for places within 4 hours of Cape Cod.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or drivingby calculating the distance from Cape Cod to New York City. Or get a full Cape Cod to New York City flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation.You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend.Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong,or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.
And if you know Cape Cod well, please help your fellowtravelers and answer their questions about Cape Cod!
