Road Trip! Blacksburg to Boston

Looking to take a road trip from Blacksburg, Virginia to Boston, Massachusetts? You have a few options to choose from, each with its own distance and estimated travel time. Buckle up and let’s hit the road!

Route 1: I-81 N to I-84 E

Distance: 710 miles Travel Time: Approximately 11 hours and 30 minutes

This route takes you through some beautiful scenery as you travel through Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New York. Along the way, make a pit stop in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and visit Hersheypark. Take a break from driving and indulge in some chocolatey goodness from Hershey’s Chocolate World.

Route 2: I-64 E to I-95 N

Distance: 690 miles Travel Time: Approximately 11 hours

This route takes you through Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, North Carolina (again), Georgia, South Carolina (again), North Carolina (once more), Virginia (again), Maryland, and finally, Massachusetts. This route is slightly shorter in distance but takes a little longer to drive due to traffic and the number of states you pass through. Along the way, stop in Richmond, Virginia, and check out the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Route 3: I-81 N to I-78 E

Distance: 660 miles Travel Time: Approximately 10 hours

This route takes you through Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Make a quick stop in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and try their famous Hershey’s Chocolate Milkshake. Continue on to the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and snap a photo for the ‘gram.

Route 4: I-295 N to I-95 N

Distance: 660 miles Travel Time: Approximately 10 hours and 30 minutes

This route is the shortest in distance but takes the longest in driving time because of traffic. You’ll travel through Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. Along the way, make a stop in Washington D.C. and visit the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

No matter which route you choose, be sure to plan ahead for rest stops and meals. Don’t forget to pack snacks and drinks for the road. Happy travels!