Memorial Day road trip

Washington to Luray for Memorial Day

Distance

90 mi

Driving

2 hrs + traffic

Halfway

Front Royal

The next Memorial Day lands on Monday, May 31, 2027. On I-66 and Skyline Drive, the heaviest traffic usually hits the Friday afternoon before and the Monday afternoon after. Leave Thursday night or before 7 am Friday to dodge the worst of the getaway rush.

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