# 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.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/road-trips-from/washington-dc/

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.

- [Skyline Drive, Shenandoah](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/skyline-shenandoah/): 2 days, 121 mi – Along the Blue Ridge crest from Front Royal, with caverns at Luray.
- [Chesapeake Bay: Annapolis to Blackwater](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/b10-chesapeake-eastern-shore/): 3 days, 69 mi – Sailboats in Annapolis, watermen’s villages, a tiny river ferry and eagle-filled marshes on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
- [Along the Potomac: Mount Vernon, Great Falls and Harpers Ferry](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/b20-potomac-harpers-ferry/): 3 days, 83 mi – Follow the Potomac out of Washington, from Arlington and Mount Vernon to the gorge at Great Falls, Leesburg and historic Harpers Ferry.

## 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.