Collect your reserved midsize rental car and confirm GPS/phone mount and unlimited mileage; plan for paperwork and inspection. Agencies typically open 7:00–9:00am; confirm your reservation in advance.
Longer driving leg north into Pennsylvania; allow ~5h30m driving time plus a coffee/stretch stop en route (plan for exits in Wash./Baltimore corridor).
Modern Israeli dining and famed mezze plates; Zahav is highly popular — book ahead for dinner service which typically starts 5:00–5:30pm and runs into the evening.
Historic core of American independence; Independence Hall tours and the Liberty Bell Center are generally open 9:00–5:00 (book timed Independence Hall tickets if possible).
Shorter interstate leg into Manhattan or Brooklyn — expect 1h45m–2h30m depending on traffic; consider arrival in mid-afternoon to avoid worst rush hours.
Long scenic drive up the New England coastline; plan for ~5h–5h30m driving time with a rest stop or two (expect Massachusetts and New Hampshire traffic/bridges).
Recommended evening flight back to South Carolina with one connection (air time + connection ~4h–6h total depending on carrier); book earlier to secure best fares and times. If you prefer Charleston (CHS) or Greenville (GSP), check direct/one-stop options.