Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from New York City to Virginia. If you're planning a road trip to Virginia, 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.
11:00 am start in New York City
drive for about 3 hours
1:50 pm Lancaster (Pennsylvania)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:50 pm
drive for about 2 hours
4:59 pm Washington, DC
stay overnight at JW Marriott Hotel
leave the next day around 11:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 5 hours
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11:00 am leave from JW Marriott Hotel
drive for about 1 hour
12:05 pm Fredericksburg
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:05 pm
drive for about 1 hour
2:19 pm Midlothian (Virginia)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:19 pm
drive for about 1 hour
4:34 pm arrive at Virginia
day 2 driving ≈ 3.5 hours
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Lancaster (Pennsylvania) (20 answers)
Washington, DC (199 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
hotels around Washington, DC:
JW Marriott Hotel
Hotel Palomar Washington DC
The Willard
Hotel Monaco Alexandria
W Washington DC
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
Fredericksburg (5 answers)
Midlothian (Virginia)
This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
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 Virginia. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
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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 Virginia to New York City 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 New York City to Virginia. Or get a full New York City to Virginia 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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