Labor Day road trip

Washington to Luray for Labor Day

Distance

90 mi

Driving

2 hrs + traffic

Halfway

Front Royal

The next Labor Day lands on Monday, September 6, 2027. On I-66 and Skyline Drive, the heaviest traffic usually hits the Friday before and the Monday afternoon return. Coming home Tuesday morning instead of Monday afternoon saves hours in traffic.

Book the halfway night early

Front Royal sits about 66 miles from Washington and 24 miles from Luray. Holiday weekends sell out the rooms near the highway first.

• Stays in Front Royal
• Stays in Luray

Along the way

• Skyline Drive overlooks
• Luray Caverns
• Old Rag and Dark Hollow Falls

Full drive guide for this route