Lonely Planet Best Road Trips New England

Discover 31 incredible road trip escapes across New England, ranging from 1-day getaways to week-long adventures. Whether you're whale spotting on Cape Cod, taking a historic drive through Rhode Island, or zipping around the rolling hills and lakes of Connecticut, this guide reveals unforgettable drives with easy-to-use maps and detailed directions that put you in control of the open road.

Each route includes practical tips about when to go, duration, distance, and how to link trips together, plus highlights of the top stops, experiences, and photo opportunities along the way. The 'Our Picks' section showcases the very best coastal drives, foliage drives, historical drives, lakes and river drives, and food and wine routes, with local travel experts sharing why they love each journey.

An essential 'Toolkit' covers everything you need to know about arriving, hiring the right car, getting around, local driving laws, accommodation, health and safety. Covering Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, this guide offers a precious window into one of America's most special regions.