Hi everyone, I'm new to the United States. I'm an international student studying in Charleston SC now. This coming winter, my family is coming to visit, but they actually booked flights from New York (JFK). Their flight is early morning on the 31st December, so we were planning on driving straight up from Charleston (without stopping for any sightseeing) on the 30th. I will be driving back with my girlfriend from New York all the way to Florida (spending New Year on the road), and this time we plan to make some stops along the way. Have anyone ever done this kind of trip before? I'd like to know how long it would take to drive from Charleston to New York, and what do you guys suggest for the trip back south?

I have not bought a car yet, cos I've only been here a few weeks, so is there any recommended cars I should look at to make this trip?

Any help is appreciated, Thanks!