When it comes to beautiful highways, the focus tends to shifts to the journey and not the destination. And to say the least these highways are magnificent and jaw-dropping. Without much ado hop in that car, with the windows rolled down and cruise along 9 of the most beautiful highways in the world.

1. Milford Road- New Zealand

This 144 mile-long highway is stunning and runs through the Fiordland National Park, at the middle of the Southern Alps. This road connects Te Anau town to Milford and is part of State Highway 94. Milford is one of the sites where the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy was filmed. Along this scenic road, travelers get to enjoy seeing crystal clear lakes, lush rain forests, waterfalls and, the Fiordland National Park. What a treat!

2. Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road – United Arab Emirates

The Jebel Hafeer mountain road extends to a little over seven miles long and snakes to the top of the second highest peak in UAE. This mountain Road offers visitors panoramic views of the Al Ain town down below. Besides, this road curves out a path through a limestone mountain and ends on the mountain’s peak. Here visitors have access to a hotel and a restaurant.

3. Great Ocean Road – Australia

The Great Ocean Road extends from Torquay to Warrnambool in the Victoria state. It also offers breathtaking yet dramatic coastal views. On this route, visitors can access museums, beaches, and restaurants as well as surf spots and whale lookouts. This road also passes near Shipwreck coast, Apollo Bay, the Great Otway National Park as well as the Twelve Apostles-( this is a collection of limestone stacks by the shoreline).

4. Overseas Highway – Florida

The Overseas Highway was built in the 1930s and follows the path of an obsolete railroad track which once crossed over the Florida Keys. The 113-mile Overseas Highway today runs to Key West from mainland Florida and functions as the southernmost leg of US 1. As the overseas highway connects one island to the next, drivers get to enjoy the full view of the splendid, turquoise waters all-round them.

5. Stelvio Pass – Italy

Located near the Swiss border in northern Italy, Stelvio Pass is among the world’s most visited yet dangerous roads. Having been built in the 1820s, it is now the highest pass in the Eastern Alps that is drivable. It zigzags to about 9,000 ft above sea level. Also, the Stelvio pass features 60 hairpin turns and is a popular route for motorcycle rallies and bicycle races as well.

6. The Atlantic Roadway – Norway

Considered as a National Tourist Route, the spectacular Atlantic Roadway is a touristic attraction. This five-mile long route belongs to the Norwegian National Road 64 and it leapfrogs from one island to the next connecting Kristiansund town and Molde town in Midwestern Norway. Also, the Atlantic road was first opened in 1989 and it now features 4 viewing and resting spots to accommodate the vast numbers of tourists who come to enjoy the picturesque route.

7. Cabot Trail – Canada

The Cabot trails are 185 miles long and curl around Cape Breton’s northern tip in Nova Scotia. This road brings visitors through lavish green forests which transform in the fall into a breathtaking sea of oranges, reds, and yellows as leaves change colors. On this route, drivers have access to an abundance of galleries, museums. restaurants, as well as snowmobiling and hiking paths.

8. Col de Turini – France

If you can’t stand tight turns and heights, you may want to skip this highway. Col de Turini snakes through the south of France in Alpes-Maritimes reaching to a height of 5,200 feet. This dizzying road is built on retaining walls and ends in Sospel. Col de Turini is frequently used for the famous Monte Carlo Rally car race. Another popular race to use this highway is the Tour de France.

9. Ruta 40, Argentina

This classic road is found in western Argentina and stretches from Puna and all the way to Cabo Virgins. This is Argentina’s longest road and it’s an astounding 3,045 miles long. It also runs parallel to the Andes, reaching to nearly 16,000 above sea level. Ruta 40 crosses 18 major rivers, 236 bridges, 13 great lakes, and 20 national parks and reservations. Along this highway, drivers can access some unpaved roads and some highly remote areas.