Road trips from Washington
3 road trips that start in or near Washington, from 2 to 3 days, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary, distances and campsites along the way.
National park loops
Skyline Drive, Shenandoah
Things to do in…
Chesapeake Bay: Annapolis to Blackwater
Themed road trips
Along the Potomac: Mount Vernon, Great Falls and Harpers Ferry
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Drive, Shenandoah | 2 | 121 mi | 2 h 09 min | 6 |
| Chesapeake Bay: Annapolis to Blackwater | 3 | 69 mi | 1 h 14 min | 9 |
| Along the Potomac: Mount Vernon, Great Falls and Harpers Ferry | 3 | 83 mi | 1 h 29 min | 7 |
FAQs
What are the best road trips from Washington?
Popular routes starting in or near Washington: Skyline Drive, Shenandoah, Chesapeake Bay: Annapolis to Blackwater and Along the Potomac: Mount Vernon, Great Falls and Harpers Ferry.
Is there a short road trip from Washington?
The shortest is Skyline Drive, Shenandoah: 2 days, about 121 mi.
What is the longest road trip from Washington?
The longest is Skyline Drive, Shenandoah: 2 days, about 121 mi with 6 stops.