The ultimate East Coast road trip itinerary: 9 days from Washington DC to Toronto
Planning an East Coast road trip itinerary can feel overwhelming at first — especially when trying to connect iconic cities, scenic coastal drives and even an international border crossing into a single journey. In this post, I will walk you step by step through a realistic East Coast road trip route, including daily driving plans, travel timing and key highlights based on a real drive that connects Washington DC, New York City, Boston, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Lancaster Amish Country and Philadelphia. This itinerary is designed as a planning hub, linking together several major destinations along the northeastern United States and Canada. Each stop can be explored further through dedicated city guides, allowing you to customize the trip based on your interests and travel style.