Road Trip

I have never been on a road trip and the idea, quite frankly, does not appeal to me. Something about being stuck in a car the majority of the time makes me think that such a trip would not be much fun. Despite that, I suppose if I were to go on a road trip, I would make it as short as possible. What exactly defines something as a "Road Trip" as opposed to just a long drive? Does it have to include multiple days on the road? If so, then I would definitely rent an RV and hire someone to drive it for me as well. Many would claim that this would take the charm out of the trip, but I don't really think there is any charm in aimless wandering. If I were forced into such a journey, I suppose I would want to take the trip during the summer and I would like to work my way down the coast including stops in Washington DC, North and South Carolina, and finally Florida. Really though, why not just fly?