East Coast curiosities
Witch-trial history, a wooden elephant and wild horses on the beach.
- Distance
- approx. 751 km (467 mi)
- Driving
- 8 h 20 min
- Suggested days
- 4
- Stops
- 6
- States
- MA, RI, NJ, MD
- Best time to go
- May–June and September
- Tolls and vignettes
- ≈ $6
- Updated
- June 27, 2026
At a glance: 4-day road trip of about 751 km (467 mi) with 6 stops, from Salem Witch Museum to Assateague Island National Seashore. About 8 h 20 min of driving in total. Best time to go: May–June and September. Tolls and vignettes for a car: about $6 (NJ).
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Route description
Start in Salem at the Salem Witch Museum, where life-size dioramas tell the story of the 1692 witch trials; October brings huge crowds, so go early in the day or pick another month. Boston is a short drive south, and its compact historic center is best explored on foot, with the vehicle parked outside the city.
I-95 continues south to Providence, Rhode Island, and then along the Connecticut shore toward New York. Around New York City many parkways have low bridges and do not allow trailers or commercial vehicles, so motorhomes should stay on the interstates; most bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
Cross New Jersey to the Jersey Shore at Margate City, where Lucy the Elephant, a six-story wooden elephant from 1881, can be toured up through her legs to the howdah on her back. From Cape May at the southern tip, the Cape May–Lewes Ferry crosses Delaware Bay to Delaware, a pleasant shortcut south.
From Lewes, the coast road leads to Ocean City, Maryland, with its long boardwalk, and just south of it lies Assateague Island National Seashore. Wild horses wander the dunes and even the campsites, so keep your distance, never feed them and store food securely. Book Assateague’s campsites early for summer and bring insect repellent.
Which stops are on East Coast curiosities?
In driving order. Distances are estimates between consecutive stops.
- 1Start
Salem Witch Museum
HistorySalem, MALife-size dioramas tell the story of the 1692 witch trials. October brings huge crowds.
- 227 km
Boston
MA - 380 km
Providence
RI - 4458 km
Lucy the Elephant
OdditiesMargate City, NJA six-story wooden elephant from 1881 on the Jersey Shore. Tours climb up through her legs to the howdah.
- 5144 km
Ocean City
MD - 641 km
Assateague Island National Seashore
NatureBerlin, MDA barrier island where wild horses wander the dunes and campsites. Keep your distance and don't feed them.
How do you drive East Coast curiosities in 4 days?
4 days, split by driving time. Campsites from OpenStreetMap: check opening dates before you go.
- Day 1: Salem Witch Museum → Providence · 66 mi · 1 h 11 minOn the way: Boston.Overnight nearby, for example: Ginny-B Campground (18 mi); Normandy Farms Campground (16 mi).
- Day 2: Providence → Lucy the Elephant · 285 mi · 5 h 05 minOvernight nearby, for example: Chestnut Lake RV Resort (15 mi); Egg Harbor Lake Campground (17 mi).
- Day 3: Lucy the Elephant → Ocean City · 90 mi · 1 h 36 minOvernight nearby, for example: Assateague State Park Campground (8 mi); Castaways RV Resort & Campground (3 mi).
- Day 4: Ocean City → Assateague Island National Seashore · 26 mi · 0 h 27 minOvernight nearby, for example: Jellystone Park Chincoteague Island (11 mi); Tom's Cove Park (13 mi).
When is the best time for East Coast curiosities?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. July and August are the busiest months: book campsites early.
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FAQs
How long is East Coast curiosities?
4-day road trip of about 751 km (467 mi) with 6 stops, from Salem Witch Museum to Assateague Island National Seashore. About 8 h 20 min of driving in total.
How many days do you need for East Coast curiosities?
We suggest 4 days: about 8 h 20 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.
Where does East Coast curiosities start and end?
It starts in Salem Witch Museum and ends in Assateague Island National Seashore.
Which states does East Coast curiosities pass through?
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey and Maryland.
Where can you camp along East Coast curiosities?
OpenStreetMap lists 66 campsites and motorhome stopovers within 19 mi of the stops on this route. For example: Chestnut Lake RV Resort, Egg Harbor Lake Campground and Jellystone Park Chincoteague Island.
How much are the tolls on East Coast curiosities?
Tolls and vignettes for a car: about $6 (NJ). Estimate with typical rates; motorhomes pay more, and vehicles over 3.5 t often pay by distance.
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