Efficient Coastal Drive Itinerary from Amherst, NY to Nalcrest, FL

Day 1: Amherst to Roanoke

Amherst, NY to Roanoke, VA on June 6, 2025

6:30AM

Breakfast at Tim Hortons, Amherst, NY

Quick breakfast at Tim Hortons, open from 5:30AM, ideal for early departure.
USD8, 20 minutes

7:00AM

Drive south towards Roanoke, VA

Drive approximately 480 miles on I-90 and I-81 averaging 68 mph, including one 30-minute break.
Free, 7 hours including break

2:00PM

Lunch at Local Roots, Roanoke, VA

Enjoy a quick lunch at Local Roots, open 11AM-9PM, suitable for a 30-minute stop.
USD20, 30 minutes

2:30PM

Check-in and rest at Roanoke hotel

Time for relaxation and hotel check-in after the drive.
USD110, Evening

7:00PM

Dinner at Blue 5 Restaurant & Bar, Roanoke

Dinner at Blue 5 with regional American cuisine, open till 9PM.
USD30, 1.5 hours
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Day 2: Roanoke to Savannah

Roanoke, VA to Savannah, GA on June 7, 2025

7:30AM

Breakfast at hotel or nearby cafe

Eat a quick breakfast near the hotel to prepare for departure.
USD10, 30 minutes

8:00AM

Drive to Savannah, GA

Drive approximately 530 miles on I-81 and I-95 South at average speed, with a 30-minute break.
Free, 7.5 hours including break

3:30PM

Lunch/early dinner at The Collins Quarter, Savannah

Have a meal at The Collins Quarter, open till 9PM, for a 30-minute dining experience.
USD30, 30 minutes

4:00PM

Hotel check-in and rest, Savannah

Check in and unwind after your travel day.
USD120, Evening
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Day 3: Savannah to Nalcrest

Savannah, GA to Nalcrest, FL on June 8, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast at Clary’s Cafe, Savannah

Start the day with a 30-minute breakfast at Clary’s Cafe, opening at 7AM.
USD15, 30 minutes

7:30AM

Drive to Nalcrest, FL

Final 280-mile drive on I-95 South and FL-60 West, with one 30-minute break.
Free, 4.5 hours including break

12:00PM

Arrive and check into Nalcrest

Settle in after the journey with flexible rest time.
Free, Flexible

12:30PM

Lunch at local cafe near Nalcrest

Enjoy a casual 30-minute lunch at a nearby cafe.
USD20, 30 minutes

7:00PM

Dinner at nearby restaurant

End the day with a Floridian style dinner at a local restaurant open until 9PM.
USD25, 1.5 hours
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