Road trips in Maryland
5 road trips and 14 hand-picked places in Maryland, with routes, stops and practical tips for driving and camping.
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Trip guides
Road trips through Maryland
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Chesapeake Bay: Annapolis to Blackwater
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Western Maryland: Antietam, the C&O Canal and Swallow Falls
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East Coast curiosities
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Virginia’s Eastern Shore and the Bay Bridge-Tunnel
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Delaware: Bombay Hook, Dover and the Cape Henlopen beaches
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Bay: Annapolis to Blackwater | 3 | 69 mi | 1 h 14 min | 9 |
| Western Maryland: Antietam, the C&O Canal and Swallow Falls | 3 | 144 mi | 2 h 35 min | 7 |
| East Coast curiosities | 4 | 467 mi | 8 h 20 min | 6 |
| Virginia’s Eastern Shore and the Bay Bridge-Tunnel | 3 | 153 mi | 2 h 44 min | 9 |
| Delaware: Bombay Hook, Dover and the Cape Henlopen beaches | 3 | 125 mi | 2 h 14 min | 9 |
Editor's picks
Places worth the detour in Maryland
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Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
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Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
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Antietam National Battlefield
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Assateague Island National Seashore
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U.S. Naval Academy
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Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center
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Fort Frederick State Park
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Paw Paw Tunnel, C&O Canal
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Swallow Falls State Park
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Fort McHenry National Monument
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Cunningham Falls State Park
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Ellicott City Historic District
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Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
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Calvert Cliffs State Park
FAQs
What are the best road trips in Maryland?
Popular routes include Chesapeake Bay: Annapolis to Blackwater, Western Maryland: Antietam, the C&O Canal and Swallow Falls, East Coast curiosities and Virginia’s Eastern Shore and the Bay Bridge-Tunnel. CampingSpirit has 5 trip guides that pass through Maryland, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary and a route map.
Which places in Maryland are worth a detour?
Our editors recommend Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge and Antietam National Battlefield.