Can you Drive to Gasparilla Island?
It’s possible to drive to beautiful Gasparilla Island from the nearby Florida mainland using a bridge known as the Boca Grande Causeway. The causeway connects the unincorporated community of Placida on the mainland to the northern tip of Gasparilla Island, allowing vehicles to access the island. There’s a $6 round trip toll for accessing the […]
Can you Drive to Hudson Bay?
While driving to Hudson Bay is possible, it’s not always a simple or easy journey. The remote location makes reaching it a real challenge, particularly in the West. Even if you manage to reach the shores of Hudson Bay, there’s little or no prospect of onward travel. The area’s remote location, extreme climate, and limited […]
Can you Drive to Uruguay?
You can drive to Uruguay from the neighbouring countries of Brazil and Argentina. While the drive from Argentina is more challenging given the two countries are separated for the most part by the Rio de la Plata, it’s still perfectly possibly to get there with the aid of a bridge or vehicle ferry. Travel from […]
Can you Drive from Alaska to Russia?
It is not possible to drive from Alaska to Russia as the two areas are separated by the waters of the Bering Strait, meaning there is no land connection between the two areas. Despite the extreme conditions and freezing temperatures in the area during the Northern Hemisphere winter, the waters of the Bering Strait don’t […]
Can you Drive to Anchorage Alaska?
It’s completely possible to drive to Anchorage, Alaska from both the Continental United States or Canada. For this journey you’ll need a passport, an intrepid nature and a vehicle able to withstand the rigours of travelling along the Alaskan Highway. It’s a wonderful road trip to undertake with some of the most spectacular scenery in […]
Can you Drive to Drummond Island?
You can drive to Drummond Island, but only by using the car ferry that connects the island with the Michigan mainland. The Drummond Island Ferry traverses the short distance across the St. Mary’s River and connects DeTour Village on the mainland with the western tip of Drummond Island. Once you’ve arrived on the island, there’s […]
Can you Drive to Antelope Island?
You can Drive to Antelope Island by using the Antelope Island Causeway which connects the island with the Utah mainland. The giant causeway stretches for an impressive 7 miles across the Great Salt Lake and connects the northern tip of Antelope Island with Syracuse on the mainland. Building and maintaining such a large structure doesn’t […]
Can you Drive to Chile?
It’s possible to drive to Chile from each of the three neighboring countries with which it shares a common land border. Chile’s unique shape means there are limited crossings between Peru and Bolivia but multiple crossing points with Argentina, with whom it shares an enormous 3,298 mile long border. It’s also possible to drive to […]
Can you Drive to Argentina?
You can drive to Argentina from each of the 5 surrounding countries with which it shares a land border. Multiple border crossings exist between the neighboring countries of Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It’s also possible to drive to Argentina from the U.S. as part of an epic Pan-American road trip. While there’s some […]
Can you Drive to Antarctica?
Unfortunately, it is impossible to drive to Antarctica as no roads or bridges link it with the nearest continent of South America. It is separated by over 1000 km of the Southern Ocean, an area known as the Drake Passage. Such a distance with incredibly inhospitable conditions makes the prospect of a bridge or tunnel […]
Can you Drive to Captiva Island?
You can drive to spectacular Captiva Island using the Blind Pass Bridge, which connects the island with neighboring Sanibel Island. It’s a relatively short bridge crossing the 50-meter-wide Blind Pass waterway. Sanibel Island is in turn linked to the mainland by the 3-mile-long Sanibel Island Causeway. By traveling over these two bridges, you can travel […]
Can you Drive to Kangaroo Island?
You can drive to pristine Kangaroo Island using the Kangaroo Island SeaLink vehicle ferry service, which runs to and from the island multiple times daily. Ferries travel between Cape Jervis on the mainland and Penneshaw on the island in just 45 minutes. The ferry crossing across the Backstairs Passage is the only way to reach […]
Can you Drive to Fraser Island?
You can drive to Fraser Island, but you’ll need to catch a ferry to complete the final leg of your journey. Despite the island being separated from the mainland by less than 1 km in some places, there are no direct road connections to the island via a bridge or a tunnel. The island’s status […]
Can you Drive to Tasmania?
You can drive to the Australian Island of Tasmania, but only with the aid of the Spirit of Tasmania ferry. Running between the port in Geelong on the mainland and Devonport in Tasmania, it crosses the Bass Strait in 9 to 11 hours. Even at its closest point, Tasmania still lies almost 200 km south […]
Can you Drive to Honduras?
You can drive to Honduras from any of the 3 countries with which it shares a land border. There are multiple crossing points between Honduras and neighbouring Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua. These border crossings are open to both local and international travellers with and without vehicles. It’s also possible to drive to Honduras as […]
Can you Drive to South Africa?
You can drive to South Africa from any of the neighboring countries with which it shares a border. This includes Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Eswatini, and the enclave of Lesotho. Each of these countries has good road connections with South Africa as well as efficient border crossings, allowing domestic and international visitors with and without […]
Can you Drive to Mexico?
You can drive to Mexico from the U.S. by using one of the many border crossings between the two countries. There are currently 50 separate border crossings in total between the U.S. and Mexico. Some of these crossings are limited only to pedestrians, while others allow both pedestrians and vehicles, but do not allow commercial […]
Can you Drive to Ecuador?
Although somewhat challenging, you can drive to Ecuador from Colombia to the north or from Peru to the south. Both of these bordering countries share multiple border crossing with Ecuador, which facilitate both domestic and international visitors, including vehicles. Providing you have all the correct paperwork, the appropriate fees and an endless supply of patience, […]
Can you Drive to Peru?
You can drive to Peru via each of the neighboring countries of Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, and Ecuador. There are four major border crossings between Peru and Ecuador, one between Chile and Peru, one between Brazil and Peru, and three between Bolivia and Peru. The border crossings between Peru and its neighbors range from desert crossings to […]
Can you Drive to Guatemala?
You can drive to Guatemala via any one of the numerous border crossings Guatemala shares with its four neighbors. The country has land borders with Mexico to the north, Belize to the east, and El Salvador and Honduras to the south. Each of these countries shares land border crossings with Guatemala, which are open to […]
Can you Drive to Belize?
You can drive to Belize using land border crossings between Belize and neighboring Mexico and Guatemala. The Mexican border crossing is in the north, 10 miles to the west of the Mexican city of Chetumal. The border crossing is located between Subteniente Lopez in Mexico and Santa Elena in Belize. The border crossing with Guatemala […]
Can you Drive to Jamaica?
Unfortunately, driving to Jamaica is impossible as it’s an island completely surrounded by the Caribbean Sea. The country’s closest neighbor is Cuba, which lies 87 miles to the north. Such a distance makes constructing a bridge or tunnel between the two countries completely unfeasible. There are also no passenger or vehicle ferry services between Jamaica […]
Can you Drive to Cuba?
Unfortunately it’s not currently possible to drive to Cuba from the U.S. or any other neighbouring country. Despite the island being located just 90 miles south of the Florida Keys, there are no road connections or ferry service at this time. Talks between the U.S. and Cuban government have been ongoing for a number of […]
Can you Drive to the Bahamas?
It is not possible to drive to the Bahamas as there are no road connections or vehicle ferry services from either the U.S. or any of the other neighbouring countries. The Bahamas location over 50 miles off the east coast of Florida makes it completely unfeasible for a bridge or tunnel to be built. A […]
Can you Drive to Kiawah Island?
Kiawah Island is separated from the mainland by the Kiawah River, meaning you can only drive to the island by using the Kiawah River Bridge. The bridge connects the island with the Charleston County mainland and it’s the only such road connection on the entire island. The bridge is located at the western end of […]
Can you Drive to Shelter Island?
You can drive to Shelter Island, but only by using one of the two car ferries that connect the island with the mainland. Despite the island being located just a few hundred meters offshore from the North and South Forks of Long Island, there are no direct road connections or bridges. There has been much […]
Can you Drive to Mackinac Island?
It’s not possible to drive to Mackinac Island and it’s also not possible to drive on Mackinac island. Despite the island only being located 3 miles from the Michigan mainland, there are no bridges, tunnels or road connections to the island. There are also no vehicles ferries that connect the island with the mainland. The […]
Can you Drive to Marco Island?
You can drive to Marco Island by using one of the two bridges that connects the island with the Florida mainland. The best and most popular route is via Collier Boulevard and the Jolley Bridge. The bridge extends for 486 meters over McIlvane Bay and East Marco Bay. It connects Bear Point on the mainland […]
Can you Drive to New Zealand?
Regardless of where you start your road trip, it is not possible to drive to New Zealand. The country is located over 1000 miles away from it’s closest neighbour, Australia. Such a distance makes any kind of bridge, tunnel or ferry crossing completely unfeasible. The waters surrounding New Zealand are incredibly deep with regular tectonic […]
How to get to Fire Island
One of our favourite locations on the east coast is Fire Island. It’s a beautiful and large barrier island that is located just 46 miles from New York City. Despite it’s proximity to NYC, it’s an oasis of calm, beauty and nature. However getting to the island can be more complicated than you might imagine. […]
Can you Drive to Prince Edward Island?
You can drive to the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island using the Confederation Bridge. The bridge spans the Northumberland Strait, which separates the island from the Canadian mainland. It stretches 8 miles from New Brunswick across the straits to Prince Edward Island. The bridge’s length makes it the longest such structure over ice-covered waters […]
Can you Drive to Panama?
Driving to Panama is certainly possible if you’re travelling to the country from the U.S. or one of the other countries of Central America. While the distances, the roads and the bureaucracy can make it a challenging trip at times, there’s no reason you can’t complete the trip with a bit of determination and a […]
Can you Drive to Galveston Island?
Despite lying several miles off the east coast of Texas, it’s possible to drive to Galveston Island using one of two crossings connecting the island with the mainland. The main crossing is via the George and Cynthia Mitchell Memorial Causeway, a 1.5-mile long causeway connecting the Texas mainland with the island’s north. The causeway has […]
Can you Drive to Amelia Island?
You can drive to the spectacular Amelia Island by using one of the two bridges that connect the island with the Florida mainland. The main crossing is via the Thomas J. Shave Jr. Bridge, which connects the island with the community of O’Neil and the nearby city of Yulee. Located on the west central coast […]
Can you Drive to Sanibel Island?
You can drive to the beautiful Sanibel Island by using the Sanibel Island Causeway, which connects the island with the Florida mainland. The causeway incorporates 3 bridges and stretches across the water for 3 miles. The causeway has 4 traffic lanes and also incorporates a dedicated cyclist lane. For motorists heading westbound to the island, […]
How to get to Cumberland Island
The beautiful Cumberland Island is a barrier island located off the east coast of Georgia. Separated from the mainland by the Cumberland Sound, there’s currently no bridge or direct road crossing to the island. Given the island has increasingly been handed over to the National Park Service (NPS) and with both the maritime forest and […]
Can you Drive to Hilton Head Island?
You can drive to Hilton Head Island by using the Byrnes Bridge, which connects the island with the neighbouring Pinckney Island as well as the city of Bluffton on the mainland. The Byrnes Bridge is a 4 lane expressway and the final part of U.S. 278, which runs 1074 miles from the city of Wickes […]
Can you Drive to Block Island?
You can drive to picturesque Block Island by using the Block Island Ferry, which sails between Port Judith on Rhode Island and Old Harbor on Block Island. The ferry is the only way to bring your car onto the island as there are no bridges or tunnels connecting Block Island with the mainland. The ferry […]
Things to do in Dauphin Island
Dauphin Island is one of Alabama’s best kept secrets. The name derives from the French word for dolphin, ‘dauphin’ and you’re sure to see many of these wonderful creatures here. Located just south of the city of Mobile in the Gulf of Mexico, this beach getaway is a great place to relax with friends, family […]
Can you Drive to South Padre Island?
You can drive to South Padre Island by using the Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge, which connects the city of Port Isabel with the island. The bridge extends for 2.5 miles over the sea and is the only road connection between South Padre Island and the mainland. Built in 1974, it’s the longest bridge in Texas […]
Can you Drive to Nova Scotia?
You can drive to beautiful Nova Scotia by taking the Trans-Canada Highway from neighboring New Brunswick. You cross into Nova Scotia using Trans-Canada Highway 104, which leads you to the town of Amherst. This route is the only major road connection between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick and the only way to drive into Nova […]
Can you Drive to Whidbey Island?
You can drive to Whidbey Island by using the bridges at Deception Pass, which connects the island with neighbouring Fidalgo Island. Fidalgo Island is in turn connected with the mainland by the Swinomish Channel Bridge. This enables a seamless direct road connection to Whidbey Island from the mainland. This is the only road connection on […]
Can you Drive to Vancouver Island?
You can drive to Vancouver Island, but only with the help of one of the numerous vehicle ferries that serve the island. The island is located 75 miles off the west coast of Vancouver, meaning there are no direct road connections. Despite its proximity to Vancouver and the Canadian and American west coasts, no bridges […]
Can you Drive to Martha’s Vineyard?
Despite being able to see Cape Cod on the U.S. mainland from Martha’s Vineyard, there’s no bridge or tunnel connecting the island. This means that while you can drive to Martha’s Vineyard, the only way it’s fully possible is by taking a ferry for the final leg of your journey. Ferries depart to Martha’s Vineyard […]
Can you Drive to Nantucket?
You can drive to Nantucket, but only if you use the Steamship Authority car ferry for the final leg of your journey. Sailing from Hyannis, Massachusetts, the ferry takes you to Nantucket port where you and your car can disembark onto the island. The location of Nantucket in the Nantucket Sound, some 30 miles away […]
Can you Drive to Key West?
You can drive to Key West in the Florida Keys using the Overseas Highway. The highway forms part of U.S. Highway 1 and stretches 113 miles from the Florida mainland through the Florida Keys to Key West. The two-lane highway links each of the Keys via a network of 42 bridges. Driving along the highway […]
Can you Drive to Colombia?
You can drive to Colombia, but the route and specific details will depend on which of the neighbouring countries you are arriving from. Colombia shares a border with 5 countries, however direct road travel is only possible from Ecuador and Venezuela. Travel from Panama to the north is limited by the impenetrable Darien Gap with […]
Can you Drive to Newfoundland?
Yes you can drive to Newfoundland, but this question isn’t quite as simple as it might seem at first. The reason it’s not a simple yes or no answer is due to there being both a Newfoundland Island and Newfoundland & Labrador province. The former is an island within the state with no road connection, […]
Can you Drive to Costa Rica?
Yes, it’s absolutely possible to drive to Costa Rica from the US or any other country in North America. You’ll need a passport, a sense of adventure, the correct paperwork and a decent car to undertake this incredible trip. Using the Pan-American Highway, which is a set of roads linking Alaska in the north of […]
Can you Drive to Catalina Island?
Unfortunately it is not possible to drive to Catalina Island from the U.S. mainland. The islands location off the west coast of California in the Pacific Ocean means there are no direct road routes. As there isn’t a bridge or a tunnel to the island, the only way to get to there is by taking […]