Skyline Drive
Skyline Drive is a scenic drive in Virginia. Within Virginia it covers roughly 100 miles. The map below shows its route. Use “Plan a drive” to open it in the Road Sorties route planner — already routing along Skyline Drive with scenic roads turned on, ready to add your own stops.
Skyline Drive runs 105 miles down the spine of the Blue Ridge through the length of Shenandoah National Park, with more than 70 overlooks taking in the Shenandoah Valley to the west and the Virginia Piedmont to the east. The road keeps to a leisurely 35 mph and connects to the Blue Ridge Parkway at its southern end, near Waynesboro. It draws crowds for its spring wildflowers and famous October foliage.
- Shenandoah National Park
- 70+ ridge overlooks
- Blue Ridge crest
- fall foliage
- 105 miles
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About this drive
This is a scenic drive — a road worth taking for the views and the journey itself rather than the quickest line between two points.
Where to Stay along Skyline Drive
7 campgrounds and RV parks sit within about 5 miles of Skyline Drive.
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