Leave Port Saint Lucie around 8:00 AM and settle in for a long but straightforward RV push to Savannah, GA — about 7.5 to 8.5 hours on I-95, depending on traffic, construction, and how often you stop for fuel or a quick break. The nicest rhythm is one solid lunch stop plus a couple of short stretch-and-coffee stops; if you’re towing or driving a larger coach, keep an eye on fuel range and plan RV-accessible stations before you get too low, especially through the busier stretches of Florida and Georgia. By late afternoon, aim to arrive near the Historic District or riverfront in an RV-friendly lot so you can park once and not move again tonight.
After the drive, head straight to Forsyth Park in the Historic District/Midtown edge and give your legs a reset under the live oaks. The fountain area is the classic Savannah welcome, and late afternoon light is the best time to be there. It’s an easy 45-minute wander, totally free, and there’s enough room to just stroll without a plan. If you parked downtown, you can usually get there in a short 10–15 minute drive or rideshare from most central lots; if you’re in the core, it’s one of those places where walking is honestly the best way in.
For dinner, The Public Kitchen & Bar is a good first-night landing spot — relaxed, dependable, and broad enough for whatever mood the road put you in. Expect around $20–35 per person and about 1.5 hours if you’re not rushing; reservations help on summer nights. After that, drift to the River Street Promenade for an easy sunset stroll along the waterfront, where the cobblestones, river breeze, and shopfronts do most of the work. Keep it light and unhurried. If you still have energy, end with dessert or a nightcap at Olde Pink House in the Historic District — it’s one of those Savannah rooms that feels especially good after a long drive, and a late stop here works well for a 45-minute unwind before turning in.
Arrive in Nags Head with enough of the long drive behind you to start slow: if you can get rolling early from Savannah, this is the kind of day where a steady arrival around late morning or noon leaves the afternoon intact. Start at Jockey's Ridge State Park before the dunes get hot and windy; the parking is easy, admission is free, and the best move is the short climb to the high ridge for that big, open Outer Banks view. Plan on about 1.5 hours here, and bring water plus shoes you don’t mind filling with sand — the dune sand gets surprisingly warm by midday.
From there, it’s a simple drive up to Outer Banks Brewing Station in Kill Devil Hills for lunch. This is one of those reliable OBX stops where RV travelers fit right in, especially if you arrive before the lunch rush; the parking is traveler-friendly and the patio is a good reset after the dunes. Expect roughly $18–30 per person, and give yourself 1 to 1.5 hours so you’re not rushing. After lunch, head a few minutes north to Wright Brothers National Memorial — the exhibits are compact but excellent, and the climb up the monument area gives you the full story without eating the whole afternoon. Admission is usually a modest NPS fee unless you have a pass, and 1.5 hours is about right if you like to read the displays without hurrying.
When you’re ready for a quieter ocean stretch, drive back south to Coquina Beach for a late-afternoon beach walk. This is a better “breather” beach than some of the busier access points, and it’s ideal for a low-key shoreline stop before dinner; just keep an eye on wind and tide, and expect only minimal facilities compared with a full-service beach day. Finish with dinner at Nags Head Pier House Restaurant on the oceanfront — it’s a classic local option for seafood, fried platters, and sunset views, and it’s close enough to your base that you won’t lose the evening to driving. Budget about $22–40 per person, and if you want the easiest flow, aim to get seated a little before the dinner rush so you can linger without feeling squeezed.
Roll into Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center as soon as you arrive, ideally by late morning, because the historic core is much more pleasant before the heat builds. Park at the main lot off Water Street and start with the short orientation exhibits, then walk or drive the battlefield loop depending on how much energy you have left after the morning travel. Expect around $20 per vehicle for the park pass if you don’t already have an America the Beautiful pass, and give yourself about 1.5 hours to take in the key stops without rushing. If you want the easiest rhythm, focus on the overlook areas, the museum intro, and the short interpretive walks rather than trying to do every pull-off.
For lunch, Water Street Grille is the right kind of low-effort stop: water views, quick service, and enough variety to keep everyone happy. It sits right in the compact waterfront district, so you can leave the RV parked and just stroll over in a few minutes. Plan on about $18–32 per person, depending on whether you go for sandwiches, seafood, or cocktails, and it’s smart to arrive a little before the noon rush if you want a table outside. This is also a good place to slow the pace, refill water, and let the day feel less like a driving day.
After lunch, head to the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown for the best indoor context in town. It’s the stop that makes the battlefield and waterfront feel connected, and the galleries are a solid way to escape the midday sun for a couple of hours. Budget roughly $16–18 per adult for admission, and plan on about 2 hours if you want both the indoor exhibits and a quick walk through the outdoor living-history areas. When you’re done, it’s an easy, flat walk or very short drive back toward the riverfront.
Save Yorktown Beach for later in the day when the breeze is strongest and the light is nicest. It’s not a big beach day location so much as a calm reset: sit by the sand, watch the river traffic, and do a short stroll along the edge of the water for 45 minutes or so. Then drift into Riverwalk Landing for the evening, where you can browse a few shops, grab dessert or coffee, and wander the waterfront promenade without a schedule hanging over you. If you want to avoid the worst congestion, head back to your overnight RV park/campground near Yorktown after dinner rather than lingering too late; the drive is usually only 15–30 minutes, but leaving before the evening crowd thins makes the return smoother and keeps the next morning flexible.
If you’re leaving Yorktown, VA this morning, aim for an early departure so you can land in Lewes with enough daylight to enjoy the coast instead of just checking in and collapsing. The practical route is I-64 E to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, then US-13 N and DE-1 into town; expect roughly 4.5–5.5 hours on the road, plus a little buffer for bridge-tunnel traffic and a restroom stop. Once you’re in Lewes, head straight into Cape Henlopen State Park first — that’s the real payoff of this day. The park usually charges a small daily entrance fee per vehicle, and it’s worth every bit of it for the beach, dunes, and big open ocean feel. Give yourself about 2 hours to wander the shoreline, poke around the dune paths, and just let the RV day slow down a little.
From there, a short hop brings you to Lighthouse Beach, which is an easy, low-effort shoreline walk and a nice contrast to the broader park beach. This is the kind of stop that feels best without rushing: a quiet stretch of coast, inlet views, and a place to sit for a bit while the afternoon builds. After that, drift into downtown Lewes for lunch at Nectar Cafe & Juice Bar. It’s a smart reset after a salty, sandy morning — think lighter fare, coffee, smoothies, and lunch around $12–22 per person. Parking downtown can be a little tight on warm weekends, so if you find a spot, keep it and walk the few blocks between lunch and your next stop.
After lunch, walk over to Zwaanendael Museum, which is one of those small local-history places that punches above its weight. It’s a quick, manageable 45-minute stop, and the coastal Dutch theme fits Lewes perfectly. Admission is usually inexpensive or donation-based, so it’s an easy add without turning the day into a museum marathon. If you’ve got a little extra time afterward, linger downtown for a coffee, browse the shops, or just sit near the harbor and watch the pace of the town do its thing — Lewes is at its best when you don’t overbook it.
Wrap the day at The Crooked Hammock Brewery, which is a very good fit for RV travelers because the vibe is relaxed, open-air, and unfussy. It’s a straightforward dinner stop with beer-garden energy, and you’ll usually spend about 1.5 hours there, with dinner and a drink landing around $20–35 per person depending on what you order. If the weather’s good, grab outdoor seating and stay a little longer; if not, it still works well as an easy final stop before you settle in for the night.
Arrive in Cape May, NJ by the ferry landing with enough time to get your bearings, grab coffee if needed, and head straight to Cape May Lighthouse first while the air is still cool and the crowds are lighter. The lighthouse sits inside Cape May Point State Park, and it’s the best “we’re really at the shore” moment of the day. Expect about 1 to 1.5 hours here if you want to climb the tower, walk the grounds, and take a slow look at the dune and marsh views; admission is usually around $12–15 for adults, and there’s a small parking fee in season. If you’re in an RV, use the main lot and keep an eye on height/size limits in the tighter park areas. From there, it’s a short, easy stroll over to St. Peter's-By-The-Sea Episcopal Church, which is quick but worth it for the tiny Gothic detail and postcard-perfect setting—plan on 20 minutes, just enough to step inside if it’s open and appreciate how close the shoreline and neighborhood feel together.
By midday, head into the harbor area for lunch at The Lobster House, one of those Cape May classics that still earns its reputation for seafood and water views. It’s an easy place to settle in for about 1.5 hours, and a realistic spend is about $25–45 per person depending on whether you go simple or make it a full seafood meal; in summer, there can be a wait, so arriving a little before the noon rush helps. After lunch, make your way into the Cape May Historic District / Washington Street Mall for the town’s prettiest wandering. This is where Cape May really shows off: painted Victorian houses, deep porches, little specialty shops, and tree-shaded blocks that are best enjoyed at an unhurried pace. Give it about 2 hours, and don’t feel like you need to “do” anything—just drift between Washington Street Mall, side streets like Lafayette Street and Jackson Street, and whatever storefront catches your eye.
Finish with Sunset Beach on the Delaware Bay side, where the whole mood changes from Atlantic shoreline to wide, glowing water. It’s the best place to end the day because the sunset lands directly over the bay, and the light gets beautifully soft about 45 minutes before sundown. Budget about an hour here so you can wander the beach, watch the flag ceremonies or the seal-finding crowd in season, and stay long enough for the sky to actually turn. If you’re leaving after dark, give yourself a few extra minutes for the return drive into town or to your campground, since the roads narrow up around the peninsula and evening traffic can feel slower than the map suggests.
Leave Cape May, NJ as early as you can — ideally around 5:30–6:00 AM — so you get the whole final day without feeling rushed. The drive north to Letchworth State Park is a long one, but it’s the right way to break up the run into Spencerport: you’re trading endless highway for one big scenic payoff and a cleaner afternoon. Plan on roughly 7.5–9.5 hours total to reach the Rochester area depending on your exact route and traffic, then another hour or so of local wandering. At Letchworth, aim for the south-to-center drive so you can take in the Genesee River gorge, the big overlooks, and the easy photo stops without doubling back. If you’re only doing one stretch, this is the one to prioritize: park, walk a bit, and keep moving north while the day is still cool.
From there, continue to the Village of Batavia Main Street for a practical reset. This is the kind of stop RV travelers actually appreciate: easy parking, gas, coffee, and a quick stretch without losing momentum. A simple café or diner break here usually runs $8–15 for coffee and a snack, and if you need a fuller sit-down, expect around $15–25 per person. Keep it brief — 30 to 45 minutes is plenty — then roll west toward Churchville for lunch at Mullers Cider House. It’s a good low-key place to breathe for an hour, with a casual upstate feel and a lunch tab in the $18–30 per person range. If the weather’s nice, ask for outdoor seating; it’s the kind of spot where lingering a little makes sense before the last leg into town.
After lunch, the route softens into the finish. Head to Spencerport Depot & Canal waterfront and take the gentle walk by the Erie Canal — this is your arrival moment, so don’t rush it. The depot area is easy to park near, and a 45-minute stroll is enough to feel like you’ve officially arrived without turning the day into a second marathon. Then finish with dinner at Schallers Drive-In in the village center, a classic local stop that keeps things simple before campground check-in. Expect around $12–22 per person and a no-fuss meal that fits an RV travel day perfectly. After dinner, make the short final hop to Spencerport, NY — usually 15–30 minutes depending on your overnight site — and aim to arrive before full dark if you can, so setup feels calm instead of rushed.