Labor Day road trip

Washington to Nags Head for Labor Day

Distance

285 mi

Driving

5 hrs + traffic

Halfway

Richmond

The next Labor Day lands on Monday, September 6, 2027. On I-95, I-64 and US-158, 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

Richmond sits about 111 miles from Washington and 174 miles from Nags Head. Holiday weekends sell out the rooms near the highway first.

• Stays in Richmond
• Stays in Nags Head

Along the way

• Colonial Williamsburg detour
• Wright Brothers National Memorial
• Jockey's Ridge dunes

Full drive guide for this route