Where to stop

Best places to stop between Washington and Nags Head

The I-95, I-64 and US-158 drive runs about 285 miles and 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 285

   1. Richmond, VA

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 174 miles left to Nags Head.

   Hotels in RichmondWhere to stay in Richmond

2. Mile 202 of 285

   2. Norfolk, VA

   The last big stop before Nags Head, 83 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in NorfolkWhere to stay in Norfolk

Sights worth the detour

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

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