How long is the drive from Richmond to Philadelphia?

About 4 hr 59 min and 247 mi of road driving, before any detours.

What are the best stops between Richmond and Philadelphia?

Top ranked stops include Albi, Nationals Park, Eastern Market. 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 Philadelphia, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.

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Richmond to Philadelphia road trip: 24 stops worth the detour

Richmond, VA → Philadelphia, PA. Ranked detours with honest +N min estimates — then open a pre-filled plan door when you're ready to drive it.

247 miRoad miles

4 hr 59 minDrive time

5States crossed

24Detour stops

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Stops along the drive

8 stops · 16 hidden

All24 Dining8 Hidden gems8 Golf3 Hikes3 MLB ballparks2

Nationals Park+3 min
MLB ballparks · DC
Capitol views, the Racing Presidents, and half-smokes along the Anacostia
Bulle Rock+7 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.
White Clay Creek+8 min
Hikes · DE
rolling Piedmont woods near Newark
Oriole Park at Camden Yards+12 min
MLB ballparks · MD
the retro-park that started the whole movement — the B&O Warehouse beyond right field
Alapocas Run+10 min
Hikes · DE
a wooded gorge and old blue-rock quarry near Wilmington
Augustine Golf Club+10 min
Golf · VA
A well-regarded daily-fee track near Fredericksburg.
Ed Oliver+13 min
Golf · DE
A classic city municipal course.
Cascade Falls (Patapsco)+15 min
Hikes · MD
an easy forest loop to a pretty fall near Baltimore

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How long is the drive from Richmond to Philadelphia?
About 4 hr 59 min and 247 mi of road driving, before any detours.
What are the best stops between Richmond and Philadelphia?
Top ranked stops include Albi, Nationals Park, Eastern Market. 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 Philadelphia, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.

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