Distance from Manhattan to Washington (United States)

The distance between Manhattan, New York and Washington, District of Columbia is 336 kilometers (209 miles).

Manhattan, New York, United States

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Manhattan is located in New York, while Washington is situated in the District of Columbia, both being major cities in the northeastern United States. The straight-line distance between them is 336 kilometers, heading southwest.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Manhattan at 38 meters above sea level and Washington at 6 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Manhattan to Washington spans approximately 362 km, primarily via I-95 S, passing through New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland, before reaching the capital city.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Liberty State Park, Delaware Water Gap, Baltimore Inner Harbor.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Manhattan to Washington crosses urban landscapes and historical sites, with notable landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Washington Monument.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for pleasant conditions and fewer crowds, or winter for holiday events in Washington.

Climate

Washington generally experiences milder winters and hotter summers compared to Manhattan, with similar humidity levels.

Accessibility

Washington offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, similar to Manhattan, aiding visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 16-18 hours
Motorcycle 5-6 hours
Car 4-5 hours
Helicopter 1-2 hours
Airplane 30-45 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Manhattan, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.7834° N 73.9663° W

Elevation: 38 m (125 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
  • Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport (JRB)
  • Teterboro Airport (TEB)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Washington, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Joint Base Andrews (ADW)
  • Davison Army Air Field (DAA)
  • Tipton Airport (FME)
  • Montgomery County Airpark (GAI)

Other distances from Manhattan

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Manhattan to New York City 8 km
From Manhattan to Los Angeles 3,947 km
From Manhattan to Chicago 1,151 km
From Manhattan to Houston 2,289 km
From Manhattan to Phoenix 3,454 km

Other distances from Washington

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Washington to New York City 329 km
From Washington to Los Angeles 3,700 km
From Washington to Chicago 958 km
From Washington to Houston 1,962 km
From Washington to Phoenix 3,189 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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São Paulo, Brazil Curitiba, Brazil 339 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico Xochimilco, Mexico 339 km
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Belo Horizonte, Brazil 340 km
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San Diego, United States Bakersfield, United States 341 km
Abuja, Nigeria Onitsha, Nigeria 331 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico Iztacalco, Mexico 331 km
Guayaquil, Ecuador Piura, Peru 342 km
Sheffield, United Kingdom Glasgow, United Kingdom 330 km
Los Angeles, United States Fresno, United States 330 km
Miami, United States Tampa, United States 330 km
Bengaluru, India Madurai, India 343 km
Cali, Colombia Medellín, Colombia 329 km

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