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Richmond to New York road trip: 24 stops worth the detour
Richmond, VA → New York, NY. Ranked detours with honest +N min estimates — then open a pre-filled plan door when you're ready to drive it.
Worth the detour
Stops along the drive
6 stops · 18 hidden
- White Clay Creek+5 minHikes · DE
rolling Piedmont woods near Newark
- Bulle Rock+8 minGolf · MD
Routinely ranked Maryland's best public course, Bulle Rock hosted the LPGA Championship from 2005 to 2009. Dye stretched it across rolling farmland with dramatic elevation and his trademark hazards.
- Augustine Golf Club+11 minGolf · VA
A well-regarded daily-fee track near Fredericksburg.
- Cascade Falls (Patapsco)+15 minHikes · MD
an easy forest loop to a pretty fall near Baltimore
- Delcastle+15 minGolf · DE
A busy public course in the suburbs.
- Ed Oliver+15 minGolf · DE
A classic city municipal course.
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FAQ
Before you go
- How long is the drive from Richmond to New York?
About 6 hr 26 min and 338 mi of road driving, before any detours.
- What are the best stops between Richmond and New York?
Top ranked stops include Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Albi, Nationals Park. 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 Richmond to New York, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.
Paper backup
Glovebox note
Dead zones happen. Plan this corridor, then use Print glovebox sheet on the trip page for a paper itinerary with coordinates — no signal required. Start here: pre-filled From→To door.