Road Trip 2008 is a driving simulator that uses actual terrain data, photo-realistic textures, and actual highway alignment data to render realistic roadway graphics. The driving experience allows the user to feel total control of the vehicle, which is a key feature of the RoadTrip 2kX series of games.

Features that have been added to RoadTrip 2008 include:
- Improved lighting
- Exit ramps and bridges
- Multiple tunnels
- Improved collision detection and response
- Improved vehicle handling and performance
- More 3D Objects