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Washington to Albany road trip: 24 stops worth the detour
Washington, DC → Albany, 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
- 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.
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards+12 minMLB ballparks · MD
the retro-park that started the whole movement — the B&O Warehouse beyond right field
- Yankee Stadium+18 minMLB ballparks · NY
the cathedral rebuilt — Monument Park, the façade, and the weight of all that history
- Delcastle+18 minGolf · DE
A busy public course in the suburbs.
- Citizens Bank Park+23 minMLB ballparks · PA
the rowdiest crowd in baseball, the Liberty Bell, and a cheesesteak worth the line
- Ed Oliver+19 minGolf · DE
A classic city municipal course.
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FAQ
Before you go
- How long is the drive from Washington to Albany?
About 6 hr 31 min and 366 mi of road driving, before any detours.
- What are the best stops between Washington and Albany?
Top ranked stops include A Tavola Trattoria, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, White Clay Creek. 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 Washington to Albany, 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.