100 Best Road Trip Songs To Sing In The Car

Nothing makes a great road trip like an epic road trip playlist!

Truth be told, choosing the right music is a fundamental part of setting the mood of your trip. Who hasn’t ever dream about cruising a scenic state like, for example, California, jamming to some great songs? I know I certainly have.

In this post, I have gathered the 100 best road trip songs ever for you to enjoy on your next adventure.

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The 100 best road trip songs

1. Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
2. Paris – Magic Man
3. Obsessed – Mariah Carey
4. Break my heart – Dua Lipa
5. Drivers License – Olivia Rodrigo
6. Watermelon Sugar – Harry Styles
7. How to be a heartbreaker – Marina and the Diamonds
8. Drive by – Train
9. Uptown Girl – Billy Joel
10. Cardigan – Taylor Swift
11. SOS – Jonas Brother
12. Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
13. Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
14. Hey There Delilah – Plain White T’s
15. It Wasn’t Me – Shaggy
16. Party in the USA – Miley Cyrus
17. Sunset Lover – Petit Biscuit
18. Dance Money – Tones and I
19. 7 Summers – Morgan Wallen
20. Nightrider – Arizona Zervas
21. Mr. Brightside – The Killers
22. Welcome to my life – Simple Plan
23. Safe and Sound – Capital Cities
24. Sabve your tears- The Weeknd
25. Electric Feel MGMT
26. Shape of you – Ed Sheeran
27. Wake me up – Avicii
28. Thunder – Imagine Dragons
29. Fast Car – Jonas Blue and Dakota
30. Pumped up kicks – Madism, MKJ and Felix Samuel
31. No Diggity – Blackstreet
32. Boulevard of Broken Dreams – Green Day
33. All Star – Smah Mouth
34. High Hopes – Panic! At Dhe Disco
35. We are never getting back together – Tayloe Swift
36. Sucker – Jonas Brothers
37. Dog Days are over – Florence + The Machine
38. Stereo Hearts – Gym Class Heroes and Adam Levine
39. Love Yourself – Justin Bieber
40. Troublemaker – Olly Murs and Flo Rida
41. Ready or not – Bridgit Mendler
42. We don’t talk anymore – Charlie Puth and Selena Gomez
43. Crazy in love – Beyoncé and Jay-z
44. Beauty And A Beat – Justin Bieber
45. Another One Bites The Dust – Queen
46. Under Pressure – Queen and David Bowie
47. Riptide – Vance Joy
48. The Man Who Can’t Be Moved – The Script
49. Shallow – Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper
50. Let Her Go – Passanger
51. This Love – Maroon 5
52. Team – Lorde
53. Adore You – Harry Styles
54. Part of Me – Katy Perry
55. Sweet Disposition – The Temper Trap
56. The A Team – Ed Sheeran
57. I Miss You – Blink – 182
58. What Makes You Beautiful – One Direction
59. Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen
60. Jessie’s Girl – Rick Springfield
61. American Girl – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
62. My Life – Billy Joel
63. Livin’ On a Prayer – Bon Jovi
64. Everybody Wants To Rule The World – Tears for Fears
65. Levitating – Dua Lipa and DaBaby
66. I Knew You Were Trouble – Taylor Swift
67. Shout Out To My Ex – Little Mix
68. Blank Space – Taylor Swift
69. Put Your Records On – Rit Momney
70. Everybdy Talks – Neon Trees
71. Starsjips – Nicki Minaj
72. Good as Hell – Lizzo
73. I Like Me Better – Lauv
74. Love Myself – Hailee Steinfeild
75. Payphone – Maroon 5
76. South of the Border – Ed Sheerean, Camila Cabello and Cardi B
77. California Gurls – Katy Perry
78. Shut Up and Dance – Walk the Moon
79. Ridin’ Solo – Jason Derulo
80. One Last Time – Ariana Grande
81. Lush Life – Zara Larsson
82. Time of Our Lives – Pitbull
83. Best Day Of My Life – American Authors
84. Dancing Queen – ABBA
85. Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnecit Zeros
86. You’re The One That I Want – John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John
87. You’ve Got A Friend In Me – Michael Bublé
88. With A Little Help From My Friends – Ringo Starr
89. Wonderwall – Oasis
90. American Pie – Don McLean
91. Drive My Car – The Beatles
92. The Lion Sleeps Tonight – The Tokens
93. Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper
94. Style – Taylor Swift
95. See You Again – Miley Cyrus
96. One Call Away – Charlie Puth
97. Glad You Came – The Wanted
98. Crush – David Archuleta
99. Unconditionally – Katy Perry
100. The Sweet Escape – Gwen Stefani and Akon

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Tips for an epic road trip

Here are some bonus tips for an epic road trip:

Bring yummy snacks with you

Apart from listening to the 100 best road trip songs ever, another thing that will make your trip much more enjoyable is taking with you a good variety of yummy snacks.

Make sure to get travel insurance

Getting good travel insurance is a must when going on a long road trip. Personally, I really like the one from World Nomads.

Clean your car before and after your trip

Completely cleaning your car before heading out for a road trip is going to make your trip much more smooth and organized. You will thank yourself later!

Plan your stops

Plan your rest stops before you even leave home! It is crucial to stop and stretch your legs every once in a while during a road trip.

Check your vehicle before you go

To avoid any unexpected troubles with your car, ask your favorite mechanic to check your car’s fluid levels, brakes, tires, etc.

Make sure to get plenty of rest

Getting a good night of sleep before heading out on a road trip is fundamental! This will help you to stay alert, drive better and be more present.

Know your limits

Make sure not to drive more than you know you can to avoid burnout and accidents, especially if your trip takes several days.

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5 Amazing road trips to take in the United States

If you feel like planning a road trip but you are still unsure where to go, I got you!

Here are some of the best road trips in the country.

1- Miami to Key West – Overseas Highway

The 165 miles between Miami and Key West make for one of the most scenic road trips in the whole country.

It is a good idea to have 3 or 4 days available so you can stop on the other Florida Keys along the way.

Popular stops: Everglades, Islamorada, Turtle Hospital, Dolphin Research Center, and Kery Largo.

2- Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway

The Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway connects California’s Lassen National Park with Crater Lake in Oregon.

Popular stops: Petroglyph Point, Crater Lake, Fort Klamath, and Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge.

3- Route 66

Route 66 is the most iconic road trip ever!

The iconic “Mother Road” is one of the US Highway System’s original routes, starts in Chicago, and goes all the way across the country to Santa Monica.

Popular stops: Cadillac Ranch, The Milk Bottle Grocery, Route 66 Hall of Fame Museum, and Santa Monica Pier.

4- Highway 1 to Big Sur

Driving the Pacific Coast Highway is a dream for any road trip lover.

This road is one of the most famous in the world and goes through some of the most amazing places in California.

Popular stops: Monterey, 17-Mile Drive, Carmel By The Sea, Point Lobos State Reserve, and Garrapata Beach.

5- Going-to-the-sun Road

This remarkable road was first built as a way to encourage people to visit more National Parks.

It goes through Montana’s Glacier National Park, the Rockies, and over the Continental Divide at Logan Pass.

Popular stops: West Glacier, Glacier National Park Welcome Sign, Lake McDonald Viewpoint, Avalanche Creek, Big Bend, and many many more.

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Wrap-up: Epic road trip playlist

That’s a wrap! I really hope you loved our selection of the 100 best road trip songs and that it makes your next road trip way more fun.

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