United States · WA
Wet, green and mountainous, with a north cascades crossing that feels alpine and a ridge road climbing straight off the coast.
Scored roads
2
Combined length
88.9 mi
Driving time
3 hr 35 min
Best season
June to October
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
Scored and written by the Drivers Atlas editorial desk, drawing on driven routes across the UK and Europe, mapping data and member road reports. Scores combine driving quality and scenery, checked against current closure notices for Washington. How we score roads.
Last reviewed 23 March 2026
Ranked
01 · Washington
Glacier peaks, turquoise reservoirs and long clean sweepers with almost no traffic.
70.8 mi · Rating 9.3 / 10 · 2 hr 51 min
Closed between Ross Dam and Winthrop from November to April
02 · Washington
A climb from sea level to an Olympic ridge with the Strait of Juan de Fuca behind you.
18 mi · Rating 9 / 10 · 44 min
Winter access limited to weekends and chains
Planning
Seattle or Winthrop
June to October
Allow roughly 2 days to drive all of these without rushing, plus transit time to reach the state.