Getting here
West Virginia getaways from Richmond, VA
Harpers Ferry is 2h 42m away, by way of I-95 and US 340.
I-64 runs straight from Richmond into the Greenbrier Valley in a little over three hours, the shortest approach of any Virginia market. The Greenbrier and Lewisburg take most of this traffic.
How far is West Virginia from Richmond, VA?
The closest West Virginia destination to Richmond, VA is Harpers Ferry, about 2h 42m by way of I-95 and US 340.
7 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, 2h 42m
- Within a weekend drive
- Harpers Ferry (2h 42m), The Greenbrier (3h 6m), Lewisburg (3h 18m), Hinton (4h), Seneca Rocks (4h 12m)
- What people go for
- Hiking, History and Heritage, Kayaking and Canoeing, Whitewater Rafting
Drive times from Richmond, VA
| Destination | Drive | Route | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpers Ferry | 2h 42m | I-95 and US 340 | None yet |
| The Greenbrier | 3h 6m | I-64 | None yet |
| Lewisburg | 3h 18m | I-64 | None yet |
| Hinton | 4h | I-64 and WV 20 | None yet |
| Seneca Rocks | 4h 12m | I-81 and US 33 | None yet |
| New River Gorge National Park and Preserve | 4h 30m | I-64 and US 19 | None yet |
| Snowshoe Mountain Resort | 4h 30m | I-64 and US 219 | None yet |
How far do you want to drive?
2 to 3 and a half hours
Easy for a two-night weekend.
3 and a half to 5 hours
Worth two nights or more.
Nothing listed in this range yet
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How long is the drive from Richmond, VA to West Virginia?
Harpers Ferry is about 2h 42m by way of I-95 and US 340. The full table above lists every destination with its route.
What is the best weekend trip from Richmond, VA?
Harpers Ferry (2h 42m), The Greenbrier (3h 6m) and Lewisburg (3h 18m) 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 Richmond, VA?
Harpers Ferry (2h 42m), The Greenbrier (3h 6m), Lewisburg (3h 18m) and Hinton (4h) 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 Richmond, VA?
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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