Where to stop

Best places to stop between Washington and Charleston

The I-95 and I-26 drive runs about 530 miles and 8.5 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 111 of 530

   1. Richmond, VA

   A good first break, about 1.8 hours out of Washington. Stretch, refuel and grab real food.

   Hotels in RichmondWhere to stay in Richmond

2. Mile 417 of 530

   2. Florence, SC

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 113 miles left to Charleston.

   Hotels in FlorenceWhere to stay in Florence

Sights worth the detour

• Richmond's Monument Avenue
• South of the Border at the state line
• Charleston's Battery and Rainbow Row

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost