New York City
Philadelphia
Washington, DC
Williamsburg
Virginia Beach
New York City to
Philadelphia
95
miles
2
hours
493
EV charging
stations
New York City
CENTRAL PARK
10 EV charging stations nearby
Check out the famous
Central Park
in the heart
of New York City. Visit Central Park’s historic
Belvedere Castle, pay tribute to the Beatles’
John Lennon at the Strawberry Fields
memorial and marvel at the exotic animals in
the famed Central Park Zoo.
THE HIGH LINE
6 EV charging stations nearby
Once a part of New York City’s railroad line,
the High Line
is now a free public park and
greenway that stretches 1.45 miles. Visitors
and locals alike can stroll through the 500+
species of plants and trees while enjoying
world-class art installations and performances.
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
4 EV charging stations nearby
Spend a few hours meandering through the
largest botanical garden in the United States.
Featuring 250 acres of unique flora and fauna,
the
New York Botanical Garden
has plenty of
activities the whole family can enjoy.
Check out our
New York page
.
Philadelphia to
Washington, D.C.
150
miles
3
hours
498
EV charging
stations
Philadelphia
BALD EAGLE STATE PARK
9 EV charging stations nearby
This 5,900-acre nature preserve is perfect for
outdoor enthusiasts. At
Bald Eagle State Park
,
visitors can enjoy a range of activities, including
hiking, swimming, horseback riding and more.
Because what’s more patriotic than spending
the day at a park named after our national bird?
THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE
5 EV charging stations nearby
One of the oldest museums in the country,
the
Franklin Institute
is the premier destination for
science lovers. Named after “America’s first
scientist,” the museum features dozens of fun
and educational attractions, including a
planetarium and flight simulator.
GETTYSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK
5 EV charging stations nearby
Learn about the battle that inspired President
Abraham Lincoln’s famous address at
Gettysburg National Military Park
. Tour the
grounds and catch one of the park’s exciting
living history demonstrations, complete with
bayonets and cannon fire.
Check out our
Pennsylvania page.
Washington, D.C. to
Williamsburg
170
miles
4
hours
269
EV charging
stations
SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
6 EV charging stations nearby
Travel to infinity and beyond at D.C.’s
Smithsonian Air & Space Museum
. In addition
to live science demonstrations and virtual
reality simulators, visits can marvel at the
Spirit of St. Louis, the airplane piloted by
Charles Lindbergh on his famed solo nonstop
transatlantic flight.
NATIONAL ARBORETUM
6 EV charging stations nearby
Frolic through fields of fragrant flowers at the
acclaimed
National Arboretum
. Established by
an Act of Congress, the National Arboretum
stretches for 446 acres and is responsible for
the hybridization and development of over 650
plant species found across the country.
TOUR OF NATIONAL MALL & MONUMENTS
10 EV charging stations nearby
The National Mall
at the center of D.C. spans
1,000 acres from the United States Capitol to
the Potomac River. Take a walking tour of the
Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument
and many other famous landmarks.
Washington, D.C.
Williamsburg to
Virginia Beach
60
miles
1:15
hours
88
EV charging
stations
COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG
6 EV charging stations nearby
Colonial Williamsburg
is a living history
museum where visitors can interact with
historical figures and learn about a time when
horse-drawn carriages were the only vehicles
around. Go hands-on in the colonial garden or
take a walking tour of the town to stretch
your legs.
MILL FARM CHRISTMAS TREES AND BERRIES
2 EV charging stations nearby
Take a break from the history at the
Mill Farm
,
where local, farm-fresh produce is the norm.
Pick your own berries—strawberries,
blueberries, and blackberries—throughout the
spring and summer and support a
Williamsburg tradition.
HISTORIC JAMESTOWN BIKE TRAIL
3 EV charging stations nearby
Walk or ride around
Jamestown Island
, a
former government seat turned plantation
land. Cleared for farming in the early 1800s,
the forest is now regenerating amongst
surrounding marshlands and wildlife habitats.
Williamsburg
Trip Total
475
miles
10:15
hours
1,348
EV charging
stations
THE VIRGINIA AQUARIUM AND
MARINE SCIENCE CENTER
7 EV charging stations nearby
The
Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science
Center
is home to over 300 species of
animals. Learn about the oceans and climate
with daily movies and go ziplining in their
Adventure Park.
MOUNT TRASHMORE PARK
3 EV charging stations nearby
The 165-acre
Mount Trashmore Park
is a
landfill turned greenspace with lakes,
playgrounds, trails, a skatepark, and more.
Leave the sports equipment at home and rent
badminton, corn hole, horseshoes, frisbees,
volleyballs, and more for free on site.
VIRGINIA BEACH BEACHES
7 EV charging stations nearby
Take advantage of Virginia Beach’s namesake:
the beach! Head to Sandbridge for kayaking
and fishing, stroll down the boardwalk at the
Oceanfront, or go for swimming and
sandcastles in the Chesapeake Bay. Find more
info
here
.
Virginia Beach
Electric Vehicle
ROAD TRIP
New York to Virginia Beach
Along with apple pie and 4th of July
fireworks, summer road trips are a
quintessential part of American life.
And now, thanks to their growing
popularity and affordability, electric
vehicles make road tripping with
family and friends easier and more
energy efficient
.
There are more than 21,000 electric
vehicle charging stations across the
U.S., with more popping up every day.
Plus, most
EVs on the market today
have an average range of about 200
miles per charge, which means you
can forgo frequent service station
stops and spend more time enjoying
the ride.
This summer, hit the open road for
an eco-friendly trip with a patriotic
twist. Our Choose Energy Electric
Vehicle Road Trip Guide starts in the
Big Apple and ends in Virginia Beach,
taking you on a tour of various
landmarks along the East Coast so
you can explore America’s past,
present and future.
Click here to create your custom road trip! →