Distance from Washington to Raleigh (United States)

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

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Washington, D.C. and Raleigh are located in the eastern United States, with Washington to the north of Raleigh, both cities are part of the Atlantic coastal region. The straight-line distance between them is 375 kilometers, heading southwest.

Washington is at only 6 meters above sea level, while Raleigh is at 99 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh follows I-95 South through Virginia, passing Richmond, then I-85 South into North Carolina, reaching Raleigh through scenic landscapes.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Richmond, Petersburg, Falls Lake, Eno River State Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Washington to Raleigh crosses urban areas and rural landscapes, with landmarks like Richmond and Falls Lake.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Raleigh due to mild temperatures, while summer offers vibrant festivals.

Climate

Raleigh generally experiences warmer temperatures than Washington, with humid summers and mild winters.

Accessibility

Raleigh offers accessible public transportation and facilities, similar to Washington, enhancing visitor convenience.

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
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)
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)

Other distances from Washington

Distance 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

Other distances from Raleigh

Distances 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

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