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.

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Richmond to New York drive: 24 ranked stops, break in Yardley

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.

338 miRoad miles

6 hr 26 minDrive time

5States crossed

24Detour stops

Plan this drive Sleep halfway in Yardley

Worth the detour

Stops along the drive

12 stops · 12 hidden

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Albi+2 min
Dining · DC
Michelin-starred Wharf restaurant showcasing live-fire Levantine cooking and mezze. Order: Whole grilled fish.
Charleston+4 min
Dining · MD
Cindy Wolf's refined Low Country tasting-menu flagship, a perennial James Beard finalist with a Beard-medaled wine program. Order: Chef's tasting menu.
Blue Moon Cafe+4 min
Dining · MD
Quirky Fells Point brunch institution known for over-the-top morning plates and long weekend lines. Order: Cap'n Crunch French toast.
Hank's Oyster Bar+6 min
Dining · VA
Upscale beach-shack oyster destination now on three floors with a rooftop bar, pouring its proprietary Salty Wolfe oysters. Order: Oysters.
Bulle Rock+8 min
Golf · 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.
minibar by Jose Andres+9 min
Dining · DC
Two-Michelin-star, dozen-seat counter delivering a whimsical avant-garde tasting experience. Order: Chef's tasting menu.
Augustine Golf Club+11 min
Golf · VA
A well-regarded daily-fee track near Fredericksburg.
Jont+13 min
Dining · DC
Ryan Ratino's two-star, 14-seat counter layering wagyu, uni, and truffle with Japanese precision. Order: Wagyu course.
Delcastle+15 min
Golf · DE
A busy public course in the suburbs.
Ed Oliver+15 min
Golf · DE
A classic city municipal course.
Anafre+16 min
Dining · DC
Chef Alfredo Solis's homage to his mother's cooking, roaming regional Mexican specialties. Order: Queso fundido.
Ekiben+16 min
Dining · MD
Cult-favorite counter serving inventive Asian-Ethiopian steamed buns and rice bowls, ranked among Yelp's Top 100 US restaurants. Order: Neighborhood Bird tempura chicken bun.

Recovery route

Easy recovery hikes

Easy recovery hikes — this corridor’s shelf includes Cascade Falls (Patapsco). Pace the drive with soaks and gentle walks, then browse more recovery-friendly stops on the wellness hub.

Cascade Falls (Patapsco)

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State hubs & places

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Stay & experience

Where to break the drive

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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

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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.