Rich poor, strict, slack: virtually all kinds of parents end up doing some form of car travel with the kids. Check out many tips for keeping everyone happy when you're on the road. Suggestions for great routes and for trip planning, too.

• check out all the Car Travel tips, routes, etc.

• See also Top Drive-to Destinations for families - for car travel originating in the northeast, including driving time from NYC. Drives under 5 hours; under 10 hours; and long-haul.

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