@Russel, Thanks for the information. I really want to enjoy the scenery and visit interesting airfields enroute and hence would be flying VFR. I can actually do the entire trip in less than 5 hours with a single fuel stop. However, the essence is to visit the country side and map out the landscape.
For those interested in the ride, I will keep you posted as time goes on and my plans become mature for the adventure.
WP