If you've been dreaming of flying down the open road, the tunes pumping and the miles slipping away behind you, we know the feeling, and we can help your vision materialize. When you get behind the wheel of the Volkswagen Passat, you won't want to leave the comfort of this refined sedan. Every detail of the Passat confirms that you can trust this vehicle far from home.

With its quiet cabin outfitted with high-quality surface treatments and details, the Passat ensures that you won't get fatigued even driving long distances. Leather seating will cradle you comfortably as you bump over back roads or cruise for hours along the highway. The available sunroof slides and tilts so that you can open it to a wide swath of night sky or let just a sliver of sun warm your shoulders. Let yourself relax and sing along with the optional Fender Premium Audio System, which surrounds you with nine speakers and 400 watts of high-quality sound.

Once you're in your road trip groove, you won't have to stop for gas, since the standard 1.8-liter four-cylinder TSI engine returns 35 mpg on the highway, while the 2.0-liter TDI Clean Diesel option gives you 43 highway mpg and an impressive 795-mile range. Check out our sample road trip to see just how far the Passat can take you and just how much you'll save at the gas pump. With our itinerary, you get to see a lot of what our great country has to offer, and the best part is, you'll end up right here at our Maryland VW Passat dealership in our favorite American city, Baltimore.

Sharpsburg, Maryland -- In 1862, the Battle of Antietam (also known as the battle of Sharpsburg) took place right here. Over 150 years later, visitors can see exhibits at Pry House Field Hospital Museum and admire Burnside's Bridge.

-  294 miles, passing through Pittsburgh

Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio -- The only national park in Ohio, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park provides great hiking and mountain biking along the Cuyahoga River in Northeast Ohio. You'll carry all your gear with room to spare in your Volkswagen Passat.

-  355 miles (If you're driving the VW Passat TDI, you haven't had to fill your gas tank yet!)

Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois -- Finish up your westward jaunt at the field that has been home to the Chicago Cubs since 1916. The second oldest active major league ballpark in the U.S., Wrigley Field is worth a visit for the iconic main entry marquee alone.

-  396 miles (Stop for gas before passing through Indianapolis, IN.)

Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky -- We think the longest known cave system in the world is worth a visit, but cave tours aren't all this park has to offer. You can forgo the below-ground for the above with over 70 miles of surface hikes.

-  94 miles

Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, Tennessee - Since 1925, the Grand Ole Opry has been the "home of American music," providing unforgettable moments to audiences every week. Even if you don't consider yourself a country music fan, you can't argue that the Opry's member roster is quite the lineup, whether you prefer Keith Urban, Garth Brooks or Dolly Parton.

-  407 miles (Stop for your first fill-up since Indianapolis before getting on the remote Blue Ridge Parkway.)

Blue Ridge Parkway, Galax, Virginia -- You won't be disappointed by the breathtaking scenery of the Blue Ridge Parkway as you wind through steep mountain roads. Check the Blue Ridge Parkway website before planning your trip, since this All-American Roadway closes for several months each season.

-  312 miles

National Museum of American History, Washington, D.C. - From the outdoor sculptures at the museum entrance on the National Mall throughout the exhibitions, the National Museum of American History will educate and excite, whether you're road tripping alone, bringing along someone special or keeping the whole family entertained. With this final stop, you'll provide context for the beautiful country you've traveled through.

-  44 miles

Russel Volkswagen, 6624 Baltimore National Pike, Baltimore, Maryland -- Stop into our Volkswagen dealership to let us know how your Passat took the trip of over 1900 miles! We have no doubt that you'll be as happy in the driver's seat as when you started out. This will be just the beginning of the adventure with your Passat -- we wish you many happy miles to come.

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