A US road trip is one of the great travel experiences: weeks on the highway, national parks, small towns, and the changing landscape of an entire country. America lets you take that trip online, from your browser, without packing a bag.
You drive on a real map of the United States. When you stop, the simulator tells you what is around you: the history of the town, the local radio station, the news, and the weather. It is a road trip simulator for exploring America at your own pace.
Start your tripThe classic cross-country routes are all drivable: the northern tier across the Great Plains, the southern route through the desert Southwest, and the coast-to-coast runs in between. Follow Route 66, the Pacific Coast Highway, or the Blue Ridge Parkway for a themed journey.
Every region has its own radio, articles, and atmosphere, so two trips across the same country never feel the same.
The national parks are the highlights of any American road trip. In the simulator you can steer toward the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Zion, the Badlands, and dozens of other parks and monuments, each with its own history and context.
Plan a western parks loop, or take the long way through the desert and mountains.
Unlike a static itinerary, America lets you drive the route before you commit to it. See what the drive looks like, hear the local radio, and read about each stop. It is a useful way to scout a trip you are planning, and a complete road trip in itself.
The interface is a playful desktop operating system with draggable windows: map, radio, encyclopedia, camera roll, journal, and more.
Yes. You can drive the route online first, note the stops that interest you, and use what you learn to plan the real journey. The simulator shows real highways and real places.
The whole continental United States is drivable, including Route 66, the Pacific Coast Highway, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and cross-country routes.
No. America is free, runs in your browser, and requires no download or account.
Yes. Progress is saved in your browser, so you can continue the trip whenever you like.