How does the road trip planner work?

Type where you’re starting and where you’re going. Roadtrip finds the route, cuts it into days of about five hours’ driving (or as many days as you choose), then picks the best stops on each day’s stretch and three places to sleep near the end of each day.

Where do the stops come from?

Thousands of places we’ve researched across New Zealand, Australia, the USA and the UK, from famous viewpoints to swimming holes and bakeries locals rate, plus open data: Department of Conservation campsites, the National Public Toilet Map and OpenStreetMap.

Can it plan for a campervan?

Yes. Tick “Campervan” and the plan includes dump stations and drinking water on the way, and campsites for self-contained vehicles.

Does it work out the fuel cost?

Yes. Pick your car and Roadtrip prices the drive with today’s fuel prices, finds the cheapest stations on the way and splits the cost between everyone in the car.

Planning a trip on the web is free and needs no account. The Roadtrip app adds price alerts, saved trips and more.

Road trip planner

Tell us where you’re going. We’ll split it into days, pick the stops worth making, find places to sleep and work out what the fuel will cost.

01Days of sensible driving, or as many as you have
02Hidden gems, food stops and toilets along the way
03Campsites and holiday parks near the end of each day

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How does the road trip planner work?: Type where you’re starting and where you’re going. Roadtrip finds the route, cuts it into days of about five hours’ driving (or as many days as you choose), then picks the best stops on each day’s stretch and three places to sleep near the end of each day.
Where do the stops come from?: Thousands of places we’ve researched across New Zealand, Australia, the USA and the UK, from famous viewpoints to swimming holes and bakeries locals rate, plus open data: Department of Conservation campsites, the National Public Toilet Map and OpenStreetMap.
Can it plan for a campervan?: Yes. Tick “Campervan” and the plan includes dump stations and drinking water on the way, and campsites for self-contained vehicles.
Does it work out the fuel cost?: Yes. Pick your car and Roadtrip prices the drive with today’s fuel prices, finds the cheapest stations on the way and splits the cost between everyone in the car.
Is it free?: Planning a trip on the web is free and needs no account. The Roadtrip app adds price alerts, saved trips and more.