Heading out on a family vacation? Leaving town on a romantic getaway? Travelling for work?
No matter the reason for your upcoming road trip you are likely going to want to boost your playlist before heading out on the open road. I know what you’re thinking…you can listen to the radio… this is so true, but let me assure you some of the most scenic drives in our country are not radio/satellite radio friendly. To avoid having spotty service it’s always great to have the ultimate road trip playlist with you to ensure the trip is serenaded by classic, new and a few random hits.
We ran into a stretch of spotty service during our family road trip to the Gaspé coast of Quebec and again during our road trip from Calgary to Vancouver. Luckily we learned from the first experience and were well prepared for the second!
Our playlist suits us and allowed us to have a variety of music depending on the mood we were feeling through the drive. Although, I should say that Little Dude’s favorite song for the entire trip was “Castle on the Hill” by Ed Sheeran so we listened to that song on repeat for about an hour (more than once!). Thankfully, he was about 22 months old at the time and slept well in the car – during his extended sleeping periods we of course listened to the rest of the playlist.
PIN THIS PLAYLIST
Stay tuned at the end of the playlist for the bonus tracks!
Classic Road Trip Songs:
Life is a Highway – Rascal Flatts
I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) – The Proclaimers
Here I Go Again – Whitesnake
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
Fast Car – Tracy Chapman
Jack and Diane – John Mellencamp
On the Road Again – Willie Nelson
Cool Car – Jimmy Rankin
Where the Streets Have No Name – U2
Songs We Love:
Castle on the Hill – Ed Sheeran
Malibu – Miley Cyrus
America’s Sweetheart – Elle King
Renegades – X Ambassadors
Saltwater Gospel – Eli Young Band
Honey, I’m Good. – Andy Grammer
Record Year – Eric Church
Follow Your Arrow – Kacey Musgraves
Riptide – Vance Joy
H.O.L.Y. – Florida Georgia Line
Hood of My Car – Chard Brownlee
Dirt Road Anthem – Jason Aldean
Getaway Car – Thompson Square
Church Pew or Bar Stool – Jason Aldean
Die a Happy Man – Thomas Rhett
I Will Wait – Mumford & Sons
Better Place – Kane Brown
Just Passing Through – Jason Aldean
Pageant Material – Kacey Musgraves
John Cougar, John Deer, John 3:16 – Keith Urban
Play It Again – Luke Bryan
Song for Another Time – Old Dominion
Ho Hey – The Lumineers
Dance Party:
There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back – Shawn Mendes
Good Feeling – Flo Rida
Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars) – Mark Ronson
Moves like Jagger – Maroon 5
Wild Ones (feat. Sia) – Flo Rida
We Can’t Stop – Miley Cyrus
Shut Up and Dance – Walk the Moon
Jenna’s Must Have Songs:
No One Needs to Know – Shania Twain
Pop a Top – Alan Jackson
You Feel the Same Way Too – The Rankin Family
Any Man of Mine – Shania Twain
Good Time – Alan Jackson
Piece of my Heart – Faith Hill
Friends in Low Places – Garth Brooks
It’s a Great Day to Be Alive – Travis Tritt
And, just as I promised I have special bonus tracks to add by special request from the employees at Hatheway Ford in Bathurst, NB…
Bonus Tracks:
Drop Your Guns – April Wine chosen by Mike S.
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey chosen by Rickey H. (it was on my list too, so it’s a must!)
Carolina – Eric Church chosen by Patrick G.
Everything is Alright – The Glorious Sons chosen by Vanessa A.
Fireball – Pitbull chosen by Colette B.
Scar Tissue – Red Hot Chili Peppers chosen by Charles D.
Sniff ‘n’ The Tears – Driver’s Seat chosen by Mike S.
Jump – Van Halen chosen by Rickey H.
Dirt road Anthem – Jason Aldean chosen by Patrick G. (this one was on my list too:D)
Mad Love (feat. Becky G) – David Guetta & Sean Paul chosen by Vanessa A.
Despacito – Justin Bieber chosen by Colette B.
Now that you’ve seen our Road Trip Playlist chime in and tell me what songs I’ve missed that I need to add – Road Trip season is right around the corner and I’m always looking to add new songs for the new travel season.
Happy Trails!
My shoes for that: Winona Road Trip Shoes from Katy Perry Collection
A special thank you to Hatheway Ford
in Bathurst, NB for sponsoring this post.
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3 Comments
Monica
March 6, 2018 at 7:00 pmGreat playlist…music is a must have on any road trip!
Jenna MacDonald
March 6, 2018 at 8:01 pmI agree! Do you have a favorite Road Trip song?
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