On an average. How long does it take to ride the brp? I know this is kinda a vague question since there are a lot of stops
Multiple answers from kind folks on FB.:
Allow two full days with only gas stops. The part from Cherokee to Asheville is by far the best in every way. The farther north you go, the less awesome but still uncluttered and non-commercially peaceful. Try to spend three days.
I can't recommend Skyline. If at the beginning of the trip, sure, it's a nice lead-up but after the BRP, it doesn't do much to hold your attention.
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I found this to be a good reference
https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/plan-your-parkway-trip/
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At nearly 470 miles long, driving the entirety of the Blue Ridge Parkway will almost certainly be a multi-day trip for most people. The speed limit is just 45 miles per hour for most of the route, though it'll occasionally drop to as low as 25 mph. Driving straight through with no breaks would take about 11 hours.
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We did it in three days, including Skyline Drive.
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Obviously everyone chooses their own pace. Weekdays have much less traffic. If you get behind a slow car, just pull over at the next overlook and enjoy the views before continuing. There are no gas stations on the parkway so be aware of your fuel. It depends on how many stops you want to make. There are overlooks every few miles and great towns to stop in including but not limited to Mt. Airy, Boone, blowing rock, little Switzerland, Asheville and many more. Also worth a stop at Mt. Mitchell. Several twisty roads run right off the parkway including NC 80, 226A and 181 and well worth a detour down and back before proceeding on the parkway I would spend at least 2-3 days or more fo enjoy it all. I rode the entire parkway this time last year from the northern end in Waynesboro VA down to Cherokee with overnight stops in Mt Airy, Blowing Rock, Boone, Asheville and then finally in Maggie valley (past the end of the BRP in Cherokee) There are closures due to construction so be prepared for detours. The closures are posted on their website:
https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/roadclosures.htm
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We took 1 day from Cherokee to Boone, another day from Boone to Skyline drive, and a 3rd day to do skyline drive.
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t's great to ride the entire length, and Skyline too.
But if you are limited, the part from I-26 to Cherokee is almost constant vista views.
Roughly 80 miles. Check for closures, seems there is one between Maggie and Cherokee.
I suggest to folks to ride that part, then turn around and ride back so you can see the great views from the other way.
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Asheville to Cherokee is by fair, the prettiest ride on the parkway
It's almost like being out west
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It normally takes us 2 days to do it. with stops. The last 2 times we rode it we started in Cherokee and rode north. We normally make to West Jefferson on the first day and stay there, as there are several motels in town.
