Getting here
West Virginia getaways from Baltimore, MD
Harpers Ferry is 1h 30m away, by way of I-70 and US 340.
A straight run west on I-70 puts Baltimore travelers in the Eastern Panhandle in under two hours and in Tucker County in about three and a half. Ski and whitewater trips both work as two-night weekends.
How far is West Virginia from Baltimore, MD?
The closest West Virginia destination to Baltimore, MD is Harpers Ferry, about 1h 30m by way of I-70 and US 340.
6 places are close enough for a weekend, and the drive to each one is on the list below so you can pick by how long you want to be in the car.
- Closest to you
- Harpers Ferry, 1h 30m
- Within a weekend drive
- Harpers Ferry (1h 30m), Berkeley Springs (1h 54m), Canaan Valley (3h 30m), Morgantown (3h 30m), Snowshoe Mountain Resort (5h)
- What people go for
- Hiking, History and Heritage, Kayaking and Canoeing, Whitewater Rafting
Drive times from Baltimore, MD
| Destination | Drive | Route | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpers Ferry | 1h 30m | I-70 and US 340 | None yet |
| Berkeley Springs | 1h 54m | I-70 | None yet |
| Canaan Valley | 3h 30m | I-68 and US 219 | None yet |
| Morgantown | 3h 30m | I-70 and I-68 | None yet |
| Snowshoe Mountain Resort | 5h | I-81 and US 33 | None yet |
| New River Gorge National Park and Preserve | 6h | I-81 and I-64 | None yet |
How far do you want to drive?
Over 5 hours
Best as a long weekend or a full week.
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How long is the drive from Baltimore, MD to West Virginia?
Harpers Ferry is about 1h 30m by way of I-70 and US 340. The full table above lists every destination with its route.
What is the best weekend trip from Baltimore, MD?
Harpers Ferry (1h 30m), Berkeley Springs (1h 54m) and Canaan Valley (3h 30m) are all far enough to feel like somewhere else, yet close enough that you can leave after breakfast and still have most of the afternoon when you arrive.
Where should I stay in West Virginia coming from Baltimore, MD?
Harpers Ferry (1h 30m), Berkeley Springs (1h 54m), Canaan Valley (3h 30m) and Morgantown (3h 30m) are the closest options. Each has its own page showing what is listed there, so you can choose the location first and the property second.
What is there to do in West Virginia from Baltimore, MD?
hiking, history and heritage, kayaking and canoeing, whitewater rafting and birding are the main reasons people make the drive. Explore each activity to see the best areas for it and places to stay nearby.
Do these drive times account for traffic?
They are typical door-to-door times in ordinary conditions rather than best-case highway estimates. Holiday weekends and the drive into Tucker County on a snow day will both take longer.
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