How long is the drive from Cleveland to Washington?

About 6 hr 21 min and 369 mi of road driving, before any detours.

What are the best stops between Cleveland and Washington?

Top ranked stops include The Coffee Pot, Worthington Manor, Cunningham Falls. Each stop shows an honest +N min detour estimate from the main drive.

Can I plan this drive in Roamward?

Yes — open the pre-filled From→To planner for Cleveland to Washington, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.

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Cleveland to Washington road trip: 24 stops worth the detour

Cleveland, OH → Washington, DC. Ranked detours with honest +N min estimates — then open a pre-filled plan door when you're ready to drive it.

369 miRoad miles

6 hr 21 minDrive time

5States crossed

24Detour stops

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Stops along the drive

5 stops · 19 hidden

All24 Dining8 Hikes6 Golf3 Waterfalls2 National parks1 Hot springs1 Beaches1 Other2

Great Falls of the Potomac+12 min
Waterfalls · MD
a dramatic series of cascades and rapids near D.C.
Brandywine Falls+18 min
Waterfalls · OH
a boardwalk fall in Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park+25 min
National parks · OH
Waterfalls, towpath & a scenic railroad
Berkeley Springs+23 min
Hot springs · WV
George Washington’s favorite spa, a state-park bathhouse in town
Seven Springs+26 min
Beaches · PA
Pennsylvania’s biggest resort, a Laurel Highlands staple

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Before you go

How long is the drive from Cleveland to Washington?
About 6 hr 21 min and 369 mi of road driving, before any detours.
What are the best stops between Cleveland and Washington?
Top ranked stops include The Coffee Pot, Worthington Manor, Cunningham Falls. Each stop shows an honest +N min detour estimate from the main drive.
Can I plan this drive in Roamward?
Yes — open the pre-filled From→To planner for Cleveland to Washington, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.

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