Distance from Raleigh to Washington (United States)

The distance between Raleigh, North Carolina and Washington, District of Columbia is 375 kilometers (233 miles).

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Raleigh is located in the southeastern United States, while Washington, D.C. is situated to the north, serving as the nation's capital. The straight-line distance between them is 375 kilometers, heading north.

Raleigh is situated at an altitude of 99 meters above sea level, while Washington is at only 6 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. follows I-95 N, passing through Richmond, Virginia, and continues through Fredericksburg before reaching the capital.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Richmond, Fredericksburg, National Mall.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. crosses the Piedmont region, passing notable cities like Richmond and Fredericksburg.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel due to mild weather and fewer tourists. Winter offers a quieter experience.

Climate

Washington, D.C. has a similar climate to Raleigh, with hot summers and mild winters, but slightly cooler overall.

Accessibility

Washington, D.C. offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than Raleigh's infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 18-20 hours
Motorcycle 6-8 hours
Car 5-6 hours
Helicopter 1-2 hours
Airplane 30-45 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Raleigh, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 35.7721° N 78.6386° W

Elevation: 99 m (325 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
  • Louisburg, Franklin County Airport (LFN)
  • Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport (RWI)
  • Pope Field (POB)
  • Simmons Army Air Field (FBG)
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 Raleigh

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Raleigh to New York City 682 km
From Raleigh to Los Angeles 3,600 km
From Raleigh to Chicago 1,032 km
From Raleigh to Houston 1,700 km
From Raleigh to Phoenix 3,063 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

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