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There's something undeniably magical about a road trip-the sense of boundless freedom, the ever-changing scenery, and the thrill of the unknown. It's not just about reaching a destination; it's about the experiences along the way. The hum of the engine, the wind rushing through open windows, and the endless stretch of asphalt ahead create a rhythm that lulls you into a state of adventure.

The Beginning: Anticipation and Excitement

Every road trip starts with anticipation. The night before departure is filled with last-minute packing, checking maps (or GPS), and that giddy excitement that makes sleep elusive. The car is loaded with snacks, playlists, and a mix of essentials and just-in-case items. As the engine starts the next morning, the journey truly begins-windows down, music up, and the open road calling.

The first miles are electric. The cityscape fades into suburbs, then into open countryside. The world feels full of possibilities. Conversations flow easily-plans, memories, jokes, and comfortable silences. The road is a companion, always moving forward, urging you to see what's around the next bend.

The Middle: Unexpected Discoveries

A road trip is never just about the highway. It's the detours that make it unforgettable. A hand-painted sign for a roadside attraction, a local diner with the best pie you've ever tasted, or a scenic overlook that wasn't on the itinerary-these unplanned moments become the heart of the journey.

Small towns welcome you with their quirks-a vintage gas station, a Main Street frozen in time, or a friendly waitress who calls you "hon." The landscape shifts: rolling hills give way to deserts, forests morph into plains, and mountains rise in the distance. Each mile brings new textures, colors, and stories.

There are challenges, too-wrong turns, sudden rainstorms, or that one rest stop with questionable bathrooms. But even these become part of the lore, the tales you'll laugh about later. A flat tire in the middle of nowhere leads to an encounter with a kind stranger. A missed exit becomes a chance to explore a hidden gem.

The Rhythm of the Road

Hours blend together in the best way. The playlist shifts from upbeat anthems to mellow tunes as the sun dips low. Golden hour bathes everything in warmth, and the world feels slower, softer. Conversations deepen as the miles pass-dreams, fears, and the kind of talks that only happen when you're untethered from daily life.

Night driving has its own magic. The road is quieter, lit only by headlights and the occasional glow of a distant town. The stars seem brighter out here, away from city lights. A 24-hour truck stop becomes a beacon of coffee and greasy comfort food, the neon sign a welcome sight in the darkness.

The Destination-and the Journey Home

Eventually, the destination appears, whether it's a national park, a coastal town, or a loved one's doorstep. There's satisfaction in arriving, but also a quiet longing for the road itself. Because the truth is, the trip isn't just about where you're going-it's about who you become along the way.

And then, there's the return. The road back is different-familiar yet changed. You're wiser, wearier, but full of stories. The car smells like adventure: sunscreen, fast food wrappers, and the faint scent of pine from that hike days ago. Home feels both comforting and strange after so much movement.

Why We Keep Going Back

A road trip is more than travel; it's a reminder of life's spontaneity. It's about control and surrender-planning the route but embracing the detours. It's about connection-to the people beside you, the strangers you meet, and the land unfolding outside your window.

And when it's over, you'll find yourself dreaming of the next one-because the road never really leaves you. It whispers in the everyday, calling you back to where the horizon never ends, and the journey is everything.

In the report below, the county's county seat is used as a starting point for a county. From there, all county seats within 250 straight-line miles from that county seat orgination point are shown. In those instances where a county does not have a county seat, than the largest city within that county is used as a reference point. There are a few cases where a county has two county seats, in that case, one is arbitrarily selected.

 
Seattle (King County, WA)
Dallas (Dallas County, TX)  
Syracuse (Onondaga County, NY)  
Rochester (Monroe County, NY)  
Malone (Franklin County, NY)  
Manhattan (New York County, NY)  
Worcester (Worcester County, MA)  
Springfield (Hampden County, MA)  
Lowell (Middlesex County, MA)  
Brockton (Plymouth County, MA)  
Boston (Suffolk County, MA)  
Chicago (Cook County, IL)  
Atlanta (Fulton County, GA)  
None (Capitol Planning Region, CT)  
Hartford (Hartford County, CT)  
Los Angeles (Los Angeles County, CA)  
None (Capitol Planning Region, CT)
Hartford (Hartford County, CT)
Litchfield (Litchfield County, CT)
None (Lower CT River Valley Planning Region, CT)
Middletown (Middlesex County, CT)

None (Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT)
None (Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT)
Rockville (Tolland County, CT)
None (Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT)
Willimantic (Windham County, CT)

Alfred (York County, ME)
Auburn (Androscoggin County, ME)
Augusta (Kennebec County, ME)
Bath (Sagadahoc County, ME)
Dover-Foxcroft (Piscataquis County, ME)

Farmington (Franklin County, ME)
Portland (Cumberland County, ME)
Skowhegan (Somerset County, ME)
Paris (Oxford County, ME)
Wiscasset (Lincoln County, ME)

Boston (Suffolk County, MA)
Brockton (Plymouth County, MA)
Dedham (Norfolk County, MA)
Greenfield (Franklin County, MA)
Lawrence (Essex County, MA)

Lowell (Middlesex County, MA)
Northampton (Hampshire County, MA)
Pittsfield (Berkshire County, MA)
Springfield (Hampden County, MA)
Worcester (Worcester County, MA)

Brentwood (Rockingham County, NH)
Center Ossipee (Carroll County, NH)
Concord (Merrimack County, NH)
Dover (Strafford County, NH)
Keene (Cheshire County, NH)

Laconia (Belknap County, NH)
Lancaster (Coos County, NH)
Nashua (Hillsborough County, NH)
Newport (Sullivan County, NH)
North Haverhill (Grafton County, NH)

Albany (Albany County, NY)
Albion (Orleans County, NY)
Auburn (Cayuga County, NY)
Lake Pleasant (Hamilton County, NY)
Ballston Spa (Saratoga County, NY)

Batavia (Genesee County, NY)
Bath (Steuben County, NY)
Binghamton (Broome County, NY)
Canandaigua (Ontario County, NY)
Canton (St. Lawrence County, NY)

Carmel (Putnam County, NY)
Catskill (Greene County, NY)
Cooperstown (Otsego County, NY)
Cortland (Cortland County, NY)
Delhi (Delaware County, NY)

Elizabethtown (Essex County, NY)
Elmira (Chemung County, NY)
Fonda (Montgomery County, NY)
Fort Edward (Washington County, NY)
Geneseo (Livingston County, NY)

Queensbury (Warren County, NY)
Goshen (Orange County, NY)
Herkimer (Herkimer County, NY)
Hudson (Columbia County, NY)
Ithaca (Tompkins County, NY)

Johnstown (Fulton County, NY)
Kingston (Ulster County, NY)
Lockport (Niagara County, NY)
Lowville (Lewis County, NY)
Lyons (Wayne County, NY)

Malone (Franklin County, NY)
Monticello (Sullivan County, NY)
Norwich (Chenango County, NY)
Oswego (Oswego County, NY)
Owego (Tioga County, NY)

Penn Yan (Yates County, NY)
Plattsburgh (Clinton County, NY)
Poughkeepsie (Dutchess County, NY)
Rochester (Monroe County, NY)
Schenectady (Schenectady County, NY)

Schoharie (Schoharie County, NY)
Syracuse (Onondaga County, NY)
Troy (Rensselaer County, NY)
Utica (Oneida County, NY)
Wampsville (Madison County, NY)

Warsaw (Wyoming County, NY)
Waterloo (Seneca County, NY)
Watertown (Jefferson County, NY)
Watkins Glen (Schuyler County, NY)
Honesdale (Wayne County, PA)

Milford (Pike County, PA)
Montrose (Susquehanna County, PA)
Scranton (Lackawanna County, PA)
Towanda (Bradford County, PA)
Tunkhannock (Wyoming County, PA)

Guildhall (Essex County, VT)
North Hero (Grand Isle County, VT)
Burlington (Chittenden County, VT)
Chelsea (Orange County, VT)
Hyde Park (Lamoille County, VT)

Manchester (Bennington County, VT)
Middlebury (Addison County, VT)
Montpelier (Washington County, VT)
Newfane (Windham County, VT)
Newport (Orleans County, VT)

Rutland (Rutland County, VT)
St. Albans (Franklin County, VT)
St. Johnsbury (Caledonia County, VT)
Woodstock (Windsor County, VT)
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2440
2437
2469
2411
 
2431
2401
2455
2405
2391
 
2352
2133
2217
2281
2339
 
2140
2199
2271
2185
2235
 
2395
2362
2299
2244
2312
 
2317
2230
2317
2344
2163
 
2337
2366
2286
2365
2234
 
2315
2365
2112
2242
2193
 
2268
2341
2276
2205
2255
 
2202
2310
2376
2162
2342
 
2328
2233
2355
2273
2252
 
2149
2204
2218
2219
2318
 
2346
2281
2304
2257
2287
 
2396
2314
2325
2375
2351
 
2370
2342
2362
2394
2360
 
2362
2324
2383
2382


Sources: STI: PopStats and STI: Colossus

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