Distance from New York City to Washington (United States)

The distance between New York City, New York and Washington, District of Columbia is 329 kilometers (204 miles).

New York City, New York, United States

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

New York City is located in the northeastern United States, while Washington, D.C. is situated further south along the East Coast, both being major urban centers. The straight-line distance between them is 329 kilometers, heading southwest.

New York City is situated at an altitude of 57 meters above sea level, while Washington is at only 6 meters.

Driving route

The car route from New York City to Washington, D.C. primarily follows the I-95 South, passing through New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland, offering a direct path through the Mid-Atlantic region.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Philadelphia, Baltimore, Delaware Water Gap.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from New York City to Washington, D.C. crosses urban landscapes, with landmarks like the Liberty Bell and the National Mall.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate crowds and pleasant conditions; summer offers vibrant events but higher tourist numbers.

Climate

Washington, D.C. experiences a warmer climate than New York City, with milder winters and hotter summers.

Accessibility

Washington, D.C. offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to New York City, aiding visitors.

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
New York City, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 40.7143° N 74.006° W

Elevation: 57 m (187 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport (JRB)
  • West 30th St. Heliport (JRA)
  • La Guardia Airport (LGA)
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
  • Teterboro Airport (TEB)
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 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)
Cali, Colombia Medellín, Colombia 329 km
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Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico Veracruz, Mexico 327 km
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Dublin, Ireland Bristol, United Kingdom 325 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico Álvaro Obregón, Mexico 324 km
Detroit, United States Toronto, Canada 334 km
Málaga, Spain Murcia, Spain 324 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico Cuauhtémoc, Mexico 323 km
Ahmedabad, India Indore, India 335 km

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