Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Philadelphia to Cincinnati. If you're planning a road trip to Cincinnati, 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 Philadelphia
drive for about 2.5 hours
12:25 pm Washington, DC
eat at Mitsitam Cafe
stay for about 4 hours
and leave at 4:25 pm
drive for about 3 hours
7:27 pm Ohiopyle State Park
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 5.5 hours
10:00 am leave from Ohiopyle State Park
drive for about 1.5 hours
11:28 am Wheeling (West Virginia)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:28 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
1:43 pm Zanesville (Ohio)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:43 pm
drive for about 57 minutes
3:40 pm Columbus
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:40 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
6:13 pm arrive in Cincinnati
eat at Rhinegeist Brewery
day 2 driving ≈ 5 hours
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
Ohiopyle State Park (5 mentions)
Wheeling (West Virginia) (3 answers)
Zanesville (Ohio) (2 answers)
Columbus (39 answers)
The Short North (3 mentions)
Wolf's Ridge Brewing (2 mentions)
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse (2 mentions)
North Market (2 mentions)
Columbus Museum of Art (2 mentions)
restaurants around Columbus:
Late Night Slice
Northstar Café
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
The Thurman Cafe
Lavash Cafe
questions about Columbus:
What's the best neighborhood in Columbus for a first time visitor?
What is your favorite restaurant in Columbus?
Where should we eat in Columbus?
What to see and eat in Short North with just a day?
Traveling thru Columbus Ohio on I -71 need a motel near by.
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Rhinegeist Brewery, which was mentioned 4 times.
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Best free things to do in Cincinnati? (8 answers)
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The best of Cincinnati? (4 answers)
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Top dining spots in Cincinnati!? (4 answers)
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Where is the best place to grab an early dinner in Cincinnati (2 answers)
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Running near Eden Park? (1 answer)
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