Aruba is a relatively small island, measuring roughly 20 miles (32 km) long and 6 miles (10 km) wide, which makes it very easy to explore by car in a single day. If you were to drive the entire perimeter without stopping, it would take approximately 2 to 3 hours depending on traffic in the Oranjestad area. However, most visitors take a full 6 to 8 hours to do a "grand loop." A typical route starts in the high-rise hotel area, heads north to the California Lighthouse, and then follows the rugged, unpaved northeastern coast toward the Natural Bridge and Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins. This rugged section requires a 4x4 vehicle and takes significantly longer to navigate than the paved roads on the western side. From there, you would head south through Santa Cruz and the Arikok National Park (which itself can take 2-3 hours to explore) toward San Nicolas and the famous Baby Beach at the southern tip. The drive back to the hotel area via the main highway is fast and takes about 30 minutes. Driving in Aruba is straightforward as the roads are well-signposted, but you must be wary of "donkey crossings" and the occasional wandering goat in the more rural areas of the island's interior.