Miami to New Orleans Road Trip Guide

This is the second longest river in North America and exploring it from New Orleans is easy. One way to do this is to simply jump on the cross river ferry to Algiers. This only costs two dollars and offers great views of New Orleans.

If you are feeling like a more substantial cruise, then you might want to do a tour on either a paddle wheel or a steam boat. There are a wide variety of options including musical jazz evenings which allow you to see the river and listen to the city’s most famous music, all in a period of around two hours. If this doesn’t resurrect memories of Huckleberry Finn then nothing ever will.

If you want to try something a little more outdoorsy, then the city is still a great place to kick off. Various tour operators propose boat journeys into the swamps where you will be exposed to Cajun life, alligators, raccoons, and eagles while gliding along waterways beneath canopies of trees decorated with hanging Spanish moss. Many of these operators will pick you up in town or you can drive half an hour to the launch sites yourself.

After a five hour drive from Jacksonville, this small city offers great Florida beach benefits but free from that resort atmosphere. Palafox Street has been named as one of the ten great streets in America. It is teeming with restaurants and coffee shops. There is a market and plenty of art and antiques. Nightlife in this street will be a perfect warm up for when you hit New Orleans.

The nearby Avalon Landing RV Park, located on the Indian Bayou waterway is a paradise for canoeing and kayaking and very accessible to Pensacola. It offers full facilities and a pool. Big Lagoon State Park is slightly further away but it still only takes half an hour to drive there if you unhitch your truck.

This city lies between Jacksonville and Pensacola and makes a good break if you don’t want to do that full drive in five hours.

The Tallahassee Museum is no ordinary museum. It covers fifty two acres and includes wildlife and nature trails as well as zip line tours for those seeking a little more of an adrenaline rush. Dinosaur sculptures flying through the trees will also keep younger travelers entertained.

In the town itself, there is a walk called Cascade Park that gently winds through twenty-four acres of countryside along the St Augustine stream. It is dotted with restaurants, coffee shops, playgrounds, and water features. If you feel inspired to break your journey for more than a few hours, Tallahassee RV Park offers straightforward access to town and has a pool and plenty of trees.

This city dates back to the late 18th century, so there is plenty of history here to delve into. This is also where the Blues were first officially performed so music lies flows through its DNA.

Not only does this city have more parks than any other in the US, but it is also surrounded by a protected forest where there is no shortage of hiking and canoeing, or wildlife to see. Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park is a great place to park the trailer and there is so much for the kids to do that you might be able to pop up the folding chairs and sip a glass of wine. Another kid-friendly RV resort is Flamingo Lake, and it also offers easy access to the city.

This major theme park won’t need much introduction. Don’t be afraid that its attractions are only for the kids. There are plenty of adventures for daring parents to enjoy as well.

Frederick-Park-At-Turkey-Lake is a great place to park the trailer, then you simply unhitch the truck and drive. The journey shouldn’t take more than twenty minutes and there is parking at the theme park. There is a walk around the lake with a small farm zoo to keep the kids happy if you haven’t wiped them out at the park. Lakebreeze RV Park is another great alternative convenient for theme park visits.

America's largest subtropical wilderness offers an otherworldly introduction to your Gulf Coast adventure. The Everglades showcase unique ecosystems from sawgrass prairies to mangrove tunnels, with incredible wildlife viewing opportunities including alligators, manatees, and hundreds of bird species.

Popular attractions include Anhinga Trail for guaranteed alligator sightings, Flamingo Visitor Center for coastal access, and various ranger-led programs. RV camping is available at Flamingo Campground with stunning Florida Bay views. For comprehensive planning, explore our detailed Tampa to Everglades National Park road trip guide.

Your journey's grand finale awaits in America's most unique city, where French, Spanish, African, and Creole cultures create an intoxicating blend of music, food, and architecture. The French Quarter offers endless exploration opportunities from jazz clubs to historic sites.

Essential experiences include Bourbon Street for nightlife, Jackson Square for street performers, and countless restaurants for authentic Creole and Cajun cuisine. Multiple RV parks in the New Orleans area provide shuttle services to downtown attractions.

Continue exploring the South with our New Orleans to Memphis road trip guide or discover Texas adventures through our Dallas to New Orleans road trip guide.