{"id":8158,"date":"2016-09-26T23:41:10","date_gmt":"2016-09-26T22:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/?p=8158"},"modified":"2023-11-21T12:58:52","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T11:58:52","slug":"our-road-trip-from-new-york-to-boston-highlights-and-travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/our-road-trip-from-new-york-to-boston-highlights-and-travel-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Road Trip from New York to New Haven & Boston: Itinerary & Travel Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As amazing, exciting and impressive as New York is \u2013 the surrounding States are just as worth seeing. On one of our recent trips to New York we really wanted to take a little road trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The destination was quickly decided upon: Boston. <\/strong>After a little research and planning, our small but mighty road trip<\/strong> took shape, which we would like to present to you today: from New York to New Haven and back again via Newport. Perhaps you are planning a similar trip? In this blog article we provide you with lots of helpful info and tips.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Useful Knowledge & Initial Tips for your Road Trip from New York to Boston<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A road trip from New York City to Boston takes you through four States:<\/strong> Connecticut, Rhode Island (via the coastal route), Massachusetts and of course New York. You will be situated in the region of New England<\/strong> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much time should I plan for the road trip? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The actual time it takes to drive from New York to Boston is around 3.5 to 4 hours \u2013 so really not so far. Still, we would recommend at least three nights<\/strong> for the whole road trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should allow at least two nights for Boston, so you can gain a good initial insight. You could spend another night in Newport on the way back to New York. Of course the more time the better. There are enough great stop offs to stay four or five nights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Itinerary: Which stops are worthwhile?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We ourselves stopped in New Haven, Boston and Newport<\/strong> \u2013 although that is just a small selection of places worth seeing located along the route. (We remind you: four States!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional worthwhile stops are: Hamptons, Providence, Cape Cod and so many more. In addition, it would also be possible to extend your road trip to all of New England<\/strong> and include the States of New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Road Trip Travel Itinerary: New York \u2013 New Haven \u2013 Boston \u2013 Newport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Stop: New Haven<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From New York the road trip takes you directly to the 130,000-inhabitant city of New Haven. You should allow a good 1.5 hours <\/strong>to drive this stage of the road trip \u2013 a little longer depending on traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Haven itself is only moderately spectacular, although there is one place here that we always wanted to see with our own eyes: Yale University,<\/strong> one of the most prestigious universities in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our tip: There is a daily (apart from on Sundays) guided tour<\/strong> at midday that takes you around the university campus. The tour takes about an hour. You can find more information here: Yale Campus Tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although you can of course also explore the campus by yourself. The area is huge and there are countless buildings. Hello Gilmore Girls vibes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Stop: Boston<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The road trip continues. The next stage takes us from New Haven to Boston. If you want to avoid road tolls, drive the stretch from Providence to Boston, which takes around 2.5 hours. <\/strong>The inland road via Hartford is a little faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boston is considered one of the most culturally rich cities in the USA.<\/strong> We also really liked the flair with the nice brick houses and green spaces. The historical significance of Boston should also not be forgotten: the protests of the so-called Boston Tea Party triggered the Revolutionary War in the 18th<\/sup> Century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our tips for your stay in Boston<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Freedom Trail: <\/strong>The perfect start! This famous route goes along a stretch of about 4 kilometres through Boston and connects a total of 16 historical sights with each other including the Boston Common (the oldest public park in USA), the Old State House (the old town hall) and Faneuil Hall. Here you will also find Quincy Market, which is well worth visiting. You can also get a great insight into the city along the Freedom Trail and dive into the history of Boston.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harvard University:<\/strong> The second university on our road trip is the prestigious Harvard University. We didn\u2019t find the campus as picturesque compared to Yale, but still definitely worth visiting. Like with Yale, there is also a university campus tour here. You can find more info here: Harvard University Tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

North End:  <\/strong>This district is like the \u201cLittle Italy\u201d of Boston. There are not only several Italian restaurants here, but also charming little streets. North End is the oldest residential area in the Boston area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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