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ITINERARY
4h 57m222 miles5 stops
1
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
2
Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground
3
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
4
Cylburn Arboretum
5
Pennsylvania State Capitol
Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was the handsomest building I ever saw. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold.
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Start:St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(94) review
815 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219-3409
2
Start:Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(9) review
1554 E Broad St., Richmond, VA 23219
3
Start:Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.5
(99) review
3100 Swann Dr Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD 21217
4
Start:Cylburn Arboretum
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.5
(91) review
4915 Greenspring Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209-4698
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Start:Pennsylvania State Capitol
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(977) review
Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was the handsomest building I ever saw. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold.
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FAQ
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What's the driving distance between Richmond and Lancaster?
The distance is 222 miles
What's the travel time between Richmond and Lancaster?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 4h 57m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Richmond and Lancaster?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Lancaster?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Lancaster
What’s the weather like in Lancaster?
The weather in Lancaster is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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