Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Charlotte to Baltimore. If you're planning a road trip to Baltimore, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
10:00 am start in Charlotte
drive for about 59 minutes
10:59 am Lexington (North Carolina)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:59 am
drive for about 1.5 hours
1:18 pm Durham (North Carolina)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:18 pm
drive for about 60 minutes
3:17 pm Kerr Lake
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:17 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
5:56 pm Petersburg (Virginia)
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 5 hours
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10:00 am leave from Petersburg (Virginia)
drive for about 1.5 hours
11:27 am Fredericksburg
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:27 pm
drive for about 1 hour
1:31 pm Washington, DC
stay for about 4 hours
and leave at 5:31 pm
drive for about 57 minutes
6:28 pm arrive in Baltimore
eat at G&M Restaurant and Lounge
day 2 driving ≈ 3.5 hours
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Lexington (North Carolina)
Durham (North Carolina) (13 answers)
Sarah P. Duke Gardens (3 mentions)
Durham Performing Arts Center (2 mentions)
Duke University (2 mentions)
restaurants around Durham (North Carolina):
Mateo Bar de Tapas
questions about Durham (North Carolina):
What is your favorite restaurant in Durham (North Carolina)?
Looking for a restaurant that will accomodate a group
Kerr Lake
Petersburg (Virginia)
Fredericksburg (4 answers)
Washington, DC (179 answers)
National Mall (30 mentions)
National Air and Space Museum (29 mentions)
Washington Monument (25 mentions)
Museum of Natural History (23 mentions)
Lincoln Memorial (22 mentions)
National Gallery of Art (19 mentions)
restaurants around Washington, DC:
Mitsitam Cafe
Founding Farmers
Rose's Luxury
Pavilion Café
questions about Washington, DC:
Best hotel near museums
Best free things to do in Washington, DC?
Fun free things to do in D.C.?
Getting from Union Station to National Mall?
How to make the most of three days in DC
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest G&M Restaurant and Lounge, which was mentioned 6 times.
Here are some more restaurants people talk about:
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This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Baltimore. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
April from Pembroke (North Carolina) asked:
Best place to get seafood and crab cakes in Baltimore? (14 answers)
Katie from Los Angeles asked:
Best free things to do in Baltimore? (11 answers)
Tamara from Providence asked:
Authentic, non-chain restaurant for dinner with a child (with a well-refined palate) near the Inner Harbor? (8 answers)
Erin from Edwardsville asked:
Family-friendly seafood restaurant (7 answers)
Valerie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in Baltimore? (5 answers)
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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Baltimore to Charlotte drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Charlotte to Baltimore. Or get a full Charlotte to Baltimore flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.
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