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Cross‑Country Move: Maryland ➜ California (4‑Day Road Trip)

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Day 1: La Plata, MD → Columbus, OH

Morning: Depart 6085 Manor Lane and head west on I‑70, stopping briefly at the **Hagerstown Rest Area** for coffee and a stretch.

Afternoon: Continue through Pennsylvania, pulling into **Wheeling, WV** for a quick lunch and fuel at the **Wheeling Service Plaza**.

Evening: Arrive in **Columbus, OH**, where you can park at the **Easton Town Center Parking Deck** and settle in for the night.

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Day 2: Columbus, OH → Laramie, WY

Morning: Leave Columbus on I‑70 West, crossing Indiana and stopping at the **Indianapolis Service Plaza** for refueling.

Afternoon: Drive through Illinois and Iowa, taking a short break at the **Council Bluffs Rest Area** overlooking the Missouri River.

Evening: Reach **Laramie, WY**, and stay at the **Laramie Regional Airport Parking Lot** for an overnight rest.

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Day 3: Laramie, WY → Reno, NV

Morning: Start on I‑80 West, enjoying the high‑altitude scenery of the **Snowy Range** before stopping at the **Cheyenne Rest Area** for a bathroom break.

Afternoon: Pass through Utah’s **Great Salt Lake Desert** (no stops required) and cross into Nevada, pulling into the **Elko Service Station** for fuel and snacks.

Evening: Arrive in **Reno, NV**, park at the **Reno‑Tahoe International Airport Parking** and rest for the night.

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Day 4: Reno, NV → Citrus Heights, CA

Morning: Depart Reno on I‑80 West, making a quick stop at the **Sparks Rest Area** for coffee.

Afternoon: Continue through the **Carson Valley**, stopping at the **Carson City Service Plaza** for lunch and fuel.

Evening: Cross the **Carquinez Bridge** and arrive at **12801 Fair Oaks Blvd., Citrus Heights, CA**, where you can unload and settle into your new home.

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Time and Cost Estimates

  • Hagerstown Rest Area – 0.5 hr, free
  • Wheeling Service Plaza – 1 hr, $15 (fuel & snack)
  • Easton Town Center Parking Deck (Columbus) – overnight, $25
  • Indianapolis Service Plaza – 1 hr, $20 (fuel)
  • Council Bluffs Rest Area – 0.5 hr, free
  • Laramie Regional Airport Parking – overnight, $20
  • Cheyenne Rest Area – 0.5 hr, free
  • Elko Service Station – 1 hr, $20 (fuel & snack)
  • Reno‑Tahoe International Airport Parking – overnight, $30
  • Sparks Rest Area – 0.5 hr, free
  • Carson City Service Plaza – 1 hr, $18 (fuel & lunch)
  • Carquinez Bridge Toll – 0.2 hr, $6
  • Total Estimated Cost$174

Tips

If you need extra time, consider adding a stop in **St. Louis, MO** to break up the first two days, or spend an additional night in **Reno** to explore the surrounding Lake Tahoe area. To shorten the trip, you could combine the first two legs into a single 20‑hour drive and rest only once, but be sure to plan for driver fatigue and additional fuel costs.

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