Driving Roads / Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway
At 469 miles it is the longest linear park in the U.S., running the crest of the Appalachians with endless overlooks and a relaxed 45 mph pace. It runs about 469 miles along Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina / Virginia, roughly 2-3 days end to end of driving.
469 mi
Length
2-3 days end to end
Drive time
North Carolina / Virginia
Region
What to track on Blue Ridge Parkway
A long-haul cruise road: track multi-day distance and drive time, and use replay to revisit overlook-to-overlook segments rather than chasing speed.
The speed limit is 45 mph (lower in many spots); slow for fog, wildlife and cyclists, and pull into overlooks to enjoy the view safely.
Record your run on Blue Ridge Parkway
Open Road is free on iPhone and Android.
Questions, answered
- How long is Blue Ridge Parkway?
- Blue Ridge Parkway runs about 469 miles along Blue Ridge Parkway, roughly 2-3 days end to end of driving without stops.
- Where is Blue Ridge Parkway?
- Blue Ridge Parkway is in North Carolina / Virginia, following Blue Ridge Parkway.
- What's the best app to track a drive on Blue Ridge Parkway?
- Open Road records the whole run automatically — route replay, distance, drive time, top speed, and g-force — and saves it to a stat card. Free on iPhone and Android.