Road Trip Itinerary: East Islip, NY → Winterhaven, FL (2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1)

Day 1: East Islip → Washington, D.C. (≈ 350 mi)

Morning: Depart East Islip via the Long Island Expressway (I‑95), cruising past the Bronx–Whitestone Bridge. Stop at a Shell station in New Rochelle for a quick fuel top‑up before hitting the toll‑free stretch of I‑95.

Afternoon: Continue through Connecticut and Delaware, crossing the Delaware Memorial Bridge (EZ‑Pass toll). Grab lunch near the Christiana Mall and refuel at a BP station in Wilmington.

Evening: Arrive in Washington, D.C. Explore the illuminated Washington Monument and take a stroll along the National Mall before checking into a downtown hotel.

Day 2: Washington, D.C. → Savannah, GA (≈ 560 mi)

Morning: Leave the capital heading south on I‑95, passing the historic Richmond Historic District. Stop at a Shell station in Richmond for fuel and a coffee break.

Afternoon: Drive through the Carolinas, crossing the Cape Fear River Bridge (EZ‑Pass toll). Pause in Fayetteville for a quick lunch and refuel at a Chevron station.

Evening: Reach Savannah, GA. Wander the Savannah Riverfront and enjoy dinner at a riverside restaurant before settling into a historic inn.

Day 3: Savannah → Winterhaven, FL (≈ 290 mi)

Morning: Depart Savannah on I‑95, entering Florida where the toll system switches to SunPass. Stop at a Sunoco station in Jacksonville for a fuel top‑up.

Afternoon: Continue south, crossing the St. Johns River Bridge (SunPass toll) and making a brief stop in St. Augustine to explore the St. Augustine Historic District.

Evening: Arrive in Winterhaven, FL. Unwind at the Winterhaven Riverwalk and check into your accommodation, concluding the road trip.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Long Island Expressway (I‑95) – 1 hr – $0 (fuel included)
• Shell – New Rochelle – 15 min – $15 (fuel)
• Delaware Memorial Bridge – 15 min – $4 (EZ‑Pass toll)
• BP – Wilmington – 15 min – $12 (fuel)
• Washington Monument & National Mall – 2 hr – $0 (free)
• Shell – Richmond – 15 min – $13 (fuel)
• Cape Fear River Bridge – 20 min – $3 (EZ‑Pass toll)
• Chevron – Fayetteville – 15 min – $12 (fuel)
• Savannah Riverfront – 2 hr – $0 (free)
• Sunoco – Jacksonville – 15 min – $13 (fuel)
• St. Johns River Bridge – 10 min – $2 (SunPass toll)
• St. Augustine Historic District – 1.5 hr – $0 (free)
• Winterhaven Riverwalk – 1 hr – $0 (free)
• Overall Fuel (≈ 80 gal @ $3.50/gal) – – – $280
• Total Tolls (EZ‑Pass + SunPass) – – – $32
• Total Estimated Cost – – – $327

Tips

To extend the trip, add a day in Savannah to explore nearby Tybee Island or a detour to Charleston, SC for its historic downtown. If you need to shorten the journey, consider a single‑day drive by leaving early and limiting stops to essential fuel and food breaks, but be prepared for a long 18‑hour drive and ensure you’re well‑rested.